Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition challenging the increase in private school fees and instructed the District Registration Authority to decide within 21 days.

Justice Khalid Ishaq heard the petition filed by Muhammad Ayub and others, who argued that private schools regularly raise fees without following legal limits, causing financial stress for parents and guardians.

The petitioners' counsel explained that private schools can legally increase fees by only five percent annually. However, recent reports show some schools raised fees by as much as 42 percent, exceeding limits.

During the hearing, the judge asked which authority handles complaints about school fees, seeking clarity on the...