ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP): The Islamabad Capital Territory Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (ICT-PEIRA) has launched a comprehensive enrolment data collection and regularisation drive to ensure accurate student records across all private educational institutions in the capital.
The initiative was discussed at a meeting chaired by ICT-PEIRA Chairman Dr Ghulam Ali Mallah and attended by representatives of private schools, the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), and ICT-PEIRA officials.
According to officials, the drive aims to verify and consolidate enrolment data in order to determine the exact number of children currently attending schools in Islamabad.
The data will also help authorities identify out-of-school children (OOSC) in each union council and devise targeted strategies to achieve the federal government’s goal of zero out-of-school children in the capital.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Mallah said the exercise was not intended to penalise institutions but to promote coordination and improve data accuracy for educational planning.
“We are not here to create difficulties for schools. We are here to work together,” he said, adding that verified data would help identify gaps, support underserved areas and ensure that every child in ICT is enrolled in school.
He said the data would be reviewed union council by union council to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Responding to requests from representatives of private educational institutions, ICT-PEIRA also announced a one-time amnesty from March 1 to April 30, 2026, for schools with pending renewal cases. During this period, institutions may submit applications for registration or renewal without penalty for late submission.
The authority urged school representatives to provide updated lists of institutions operating in their respective areas to ensure all schools are brought within the regulatory framework.
Officials said the initiative is aimed at strengthening transparency, improving planning and enhancing access to education in Islamabad, with the broader objective of making the capital a model district for educational inclusion.