Pakistan: Private School Teachers Demand Wage Law Implementation

Teachers of private schools of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have demanded of the government to ensure the implementation of the minimum wage law in educational institutions. A group of teachers said the government employees have protection of various kinds including fixation of pay according to the rules. The teachers imparting education at private schools are deprived of many incentives and are treated like daily wage earners.

Another problem is that private schools receive fees during summer vacations from students but do not pay salaries to the teachers. The teachers feel that the government should enact laws for ensuring payment of salaries to teachers during vacations.