02/09/2026
PRESS RELEASE
Educational Institutions Are Non-Political; Education Must Continue Without Disruption — Dr. Syed Tariq Shah
Karachi: Dr. Syed Tariq Shah, Chairman of the All Private Schools Management Association (APSMA) Sindh, has stated that educational institutions are non-political and their foremost responsibility is to ensure uninterrupted education for students.
He said that students have already suffered significant educational losses on several occasions due to various circumstances and disruptions. “Our children cannot afford any further loss of their valuable academic time. Education must continue, and schools should remain open,” he emphasized.
Dr. Syed Tariq Shah acknowledged the serious difficulties being faced by the public due to the continuous rise in prices and the increasing cost of living. He said that inflation has placed tremendous financial pressure on families across the country and that the concerns of the public regarding the price hike are genuine and understandable.
However, he stressed that political activities, protests, strikes, or other circumstances should not disrupt the education of children. Educational institutions must remain separate from political matters, as protecting the academic future of students is a collective responsibility.
“We fully recognize the hardship caused by inflation and rising prices, but at the same time, the education of our children must not suffer. Schools should remain open and academic activities should continue as normal,” he stated.
Dr. Syed Tariq Shah urged all concerned stakeholders to prioritize education and ensure that students are able to attend their institutions without interruption.
Dr. Syed Tariq Shah
Chairman
All Private Schools Management Association (APSMA) Sindh