The Sindh Education Department has released a new code of conduct for the registration of schools in Karachi, setting clear guidelines for new institutions. According to the department, pre-primary and elementary schools in suburban areas must be established on plots of at least 200 square yards. In more affluent areas, the minimum plot size for primary and elementary schools has been set at 400 square yards.
The provincial education authority has also stipulated that school buildings must include facilities such as a science lab, computer lab, and library in their architectural plans. Furthermore, the Sindh Education Department has mandated that schools must have a canteen, provide clean drinking water, maintain hygienic restrooms, and install CCTV cameras to ensure safety and security.
