Twin cities teachers say school events sideline teaching

Teachers in Islamabad and Rawalpindi say Colour Days, galas and social media duties now crowd out classroom teaching, often without overtime pay.

Teachers at leading private schools in Islamabad and Rawalpindi report severe stress from non-academic and extracurricular duties.

Tasks include themed days, annual functions, sports galas, décor, dance rehearsals and school social media videos.

Staff say the work goes beyond their job descriptions and is unpaid; refusals can hurt evaluations.

Teachers describe standing seven to eight hours on PTM and Fun Gala days, then teaching the next morning.

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