Punjab Publishers Warn of Rs2bn Loss From Reforms

Publishers in Punjab criticised the curriculum revision decision, warning of financial losses and disrupted textbook supplies next academic year.

The government formed PECTAA by merging three existing education bodies to modernise curriculum, teacher training and student assessments provincewide today.

A 16-member committee including senior bureaucrats from multiple departments has been appointed to supervise the planned education reforms across Punjab.

The Urdu Bazaar Publishers Association opposed the curriculum overhaul, claiming printed books will become unusable for the upcoming session soon.

Association president Khalid Pervaiz warned the syllabus revision could cause losses because existing textbooks cannot be used after changes now.

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He said publishers were not consulted and insisted the government must compensate them for unsold stock created by sudden revisions.

Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat rejected these concerns, saying the government requires no approval to revise curricula for improved learning outcomes.

He said the adjustments aim to reduce unnecessary content and support better learning for students across public and private institutions.

Hayat added the government remains open to dialogue but confirmed curriculum reform will continue according to the scheduled implementation timeline.

According to PECTAA, the revised syllabus will be introduced in the 2026–27 academic year across all schools in Punjab province.