In Punjab, a significant controversy has erupted over the sharp increase in examination fees for Intermediate students, primarily due to the hike in charges for CCTV installation at examination centers. According to TechJuice, the fee has surged from Rs.30 to Rs.1,030, a move that has been met with widespread protests from parents who describe the decision as 'unfair and financially burdensome.' ProPakistani echoes this sentiment, highlighting that parents are demanding the withdrawal of the decision, arguing that the responsibility for CCTV costs should lie with educational institutions and authorities, not students. This fee hike has been uniformly applied across all education boards in Punjab, leading to a unified outcry from affected families.