Private Schools in Punjab Demand End to Friday Holiday

The Punjab government's recent decision to eliminate 3,400 permanent positions across 700 colleges, including professors and librarians, has intensified criticism from educators and unions. This follows the earlier abolition of 30,000 long-vacant posts in the School Education Department. Critics argue that these drastic cuts will exacerbate existing staff shortages and undermine educational standards. The Punjab Professors and Lecturers Association has condemned the move, warning it could devastate the academic system and calling for immediate recruitment to fill approximately 10,000 vacant posts.