Islamabad, January 29, 2026 β The PEIRA partnership with private schools was reaffirmed at a capacity-building workshop organised for heads of private schools to strengthen leadership, governance and educational standards across the country.
The closing session was attended by Ms. Farah Naz Akbar, Parliamentary Secretary for Federal Education, as chief guest, while Dr. Ikram Ali Malik, Chairman of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, addressed participants and underlined the need for systemic alignment between classroom practice and assessment reforms.
Dr. Ghulam Ali Mallah, Chairperson ICT-PEIRA, said: βPrivate educational institutions are key partners in the national education system. PEIRAβs role is to facilitate, guide, and support schools in delivering quality education. This workshop is a clear reflection of our collaborative and facilitative approach.β His remarks emphasised the facilitative role PEIRA intends to maintain with private schools.
The chief guest welcomed the initiative and highlighted the importance of publicβprivate collaboration in improving educational outcomes and institutional capacity. Dr. Ikram Ali Malik stressed alignment between teaching practices, assessment reforms and school leadership as essential to raising academic standards.
PEIRA also expressed its appreciation to Roots Millennium Schools for their support and cooperation in making the workshop successful. Participants described the event as a positive step toward supportive regulation, professional development and shared responsibility for educational improvement.
PEIRA reiterated its resolve to continue such engagements so quality assurance, facilitation and reform advance together under the PEIRA partnership, ultimately benefiting students, parents and the wider education system.
