Punjab to Reduce Academic Burden on Grade 9 Students, Says Education Minister

LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has acknowledged the growing concerns over the academic pressure faced by students, particularly those in Grade 9, and announced that efforts are underway to revise the curriculum to ease the burden.

In a recent statement shared on social media, the minister said that curriculum experts and senior educators are currently reviewing and realigning the syllabus for Grade 9 and other school levels to ensure a more balanced and manageable workload for students.

“We are aware of the extra load on students of Grade 9 and other grades. Curriculum experts and top teachers are working on reducing and realigning the curriculum,” he stated.

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While no specific details were provided regarding the nature of the changes, timeline, or scope of the revisions, the minister assured that the process is being led by education professionals with the goal of making the curriculum more student-friendly.

The move has been welcomed by parents and education stakeholders who have long voiced concerns about the intensity of academic expectations, especially in lower secondary grades.