A formal request has been submitted to the Punjab School Education Department seeking strict enforcement of compulsory Quran education in private schools. The request calls for immediate action across Punjab to ensure uniform implementation of the curriculum.
The application was submitted to the Secretary Schools by Syed Ahsan Mahmood. He is a member of the Punjab Quran Board and President of Anjuman Nashiran-e-Quran. The request highlights gaps in compliance within private institutions.
According to the policy, Punjab was the first province to make Quran education compulsory. The law requires Nazra Quran for students from Grade 1 to Grade 5. It also requires Quran with translation from Grade 6 to Grade 12.
The applicant stated that public schools in Punjab are already following the law. However, he claimed that many private schools are not fully implementing the curriculum. He also raised concerns about missing arrangements for translation classes in some schools.
The request urges the education authorities in Punjab to ensure equal religious education for all students. It emphasizes that both public and private schools must follow the same rules.
Syed Ahsan Mahmood called for immediate enforcement of the compulsory Quran subject. He said students should receive consistent religious education regardless of school type.
Officials from the Punjab School Education Department acknowledged the importance of the issue. They said the matter will be reviewed carefully. They also assured that necessary steps will be taken soon.
Education authorities are expected to examine compliance in private schools across Punjab. They may issue new instructions to ensure proper implementation of the curriculum.
The department aims to improve standardization in education policy across Punjab. Officials said equal enforcement is necessary for maintaining consistency in learning standards.
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The request reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen curriculum implementation in Punjab schools. Authorities have not announced a specific timeline for enforcement yet. However, they indicated that the matter will be treated as a priority.
