KP Govt to Outsource Low-performing Schools
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 20th Aug, 2026) The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is planning to outsource low-performing schools to improve their academic outcomes.
Briefing on Outsourcing Plan
A meeting was held at the Elementary & Secondary education Foundation (ESEF), KP, to discuss the Phase-I outsourcing of low-performing public-sector schools. Qaisar Alam, Managing Director of ESEF, chaired the session.
Attending the meeting were:
- Habib Ur Rehman, Director Programs
- Shafqat Ul Mulk, Project Manager (PIU)
- Muhammad Khalid, Procurement Specialist (PIU)
- Roman Gul, M&E Specialist
- Said Zada, Coordinator, Outsourced Schools
- Members of the Chief Secretary’s Technical Assistance Team.
Phase-I and Future Plans
Shafqat ul Mulk outlined the progress of Phase-I, which aims to operationalize 445 schools. He also presented a roadmap for Phase II, targeting an additional 1,500 schools.
Key Takeaways from the Meeting:
- Emphasis on timely action and effective coordination to address operational and security challenges.
