Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was briefed on an education initiative under which students from families earning up to Rs200,000 per month would not be charged school fees. Available reports link the fee relief to the Nawaz Sharif Centre of Excellence school initiative rather than a blanket exemption for every public or private school across Punjab. The proposed support is aimed at widening access to quality education and reducing the financial burden on eligible families. Reports circulating on the briefing specifically mention the Rs200,000 monthly parental-income threshold for fee-free education.
