19 School Principals Suspended Over Poor Matric Results

The Punjab School Education Department (SED) has taken strict disciplinary action by suspending 19 school principals over the poor performance of their students in the Matriculation Examinations 2025. The decision comes after a comprehensive review of results, highlighting alarming academic shortcomings in several government schools across the province.

According to an official statement by the Punjab Education Department, the suspension orders were issued following a detailed performance evaluation conducted after the 2025 Matric exam results were announced.

“The government has a zero-tolerance policy for negligence in education. Schools with consistently poor academic performance will face strict accountability,”
— said a senior official of the department.

The suspended principals are accused of failing to meet the required academic standards, ignoring proper teaching methodologies, and showing administrative inefficiencies that directly impacted students’ learning outcomes.

The suspended principals were serving in various districts of Punjab, including:

• Lahore

• Faisalabad

• Multan

• Sargodha

• Rawalpindi

These schools reportedly had a pass percentage below 40%, significantly lower than the provincial average.

The Punjab government emphasized that the step was taken to ensure accountability and educational reforms. Officials further announced that departmental inquiries have been initiated against the suspended principals.

Additionally, new interim heads have been appointed to oversee school operations and improve student performance ahead of the upcoming academic session.

The SED has also revealed a comprehensive plan to enhance the quality of education across the province:

• Special teacher training programs to improve classroom teaching methods.

• Regular academic audits to monitor students’ learning outcomes.

• Introduction of modern learning tools and digital resources.

• Strict performance-based evaluations for school staff.

The poor matric results have sparked frustration among parents and students, particularly in affected schools. Many parents have demanded better teaching quality, while educationists have stressed the need for curriculum reforms to address learning gaps.

The suspension of 19 school principals highlights the Punjab government’s seriousness in addressing the declining quality of education. With stricter monitoring, better training, and renewed strategies, the government aims to improve academic performance and restore confidence in the public school system.

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