Summary Punjab government plans legal reforms to regulate tuition centers through mandatory registration, safety standards and inspections following Kahna roof collapse tragedy.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Following the tragic roof collapse at a tuition center in Kahna, the Punjab government has decided to introduce amendments to existing private education laws and consider a formal regulatory framework for tuition centers.
Sources said the government is reviewing amendments to the 1984 Private Educational Institutions Ordinance, as the 41-year-old law does not clearly cover tuition centers, creating a legal gap regarding their registration, monitoring and safety standards.
The proposed amendments may include mandatory registration of tuition centers, building safety inspections, fire safety requirements and other precautionary measures to ensure a secure learning environment for students.
Sources said the government is also considering bringing tuition centers under a dedicated regulatory system to improve oversight and enforce basic safety standards.
According to sources, a private member’s bill related to the regulation of tuition centers was also introduced in the Punjab Assembly in 2025, proposing compulsory registration, inspections and safety requirements.
The Punjab government is now reviewing the earlier bill and other proposals to introduce effective legislation for the regulation and monitoring of tuition centers across the province.
