Islamabad, Aug 17 (TNS): Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mahmood has taken serious note of reports that certain private school systems are forcing students to buy entire package of text and notebooks at exorbitant prices from designated shops.
In a press release, he said this practice must be stopped forthwith and parents must be given the option to buy only those books that are required.
The minister also asked provincial governments to take notice of this practice and ensure that it is rectified.
