Thousands of school teacher interns across Punjab have finally received positive news after the Education Minister announced that all pending salaries will be cleared within the next two weeks.
More than 12,500 temporary teachers have been working in government schools without receiving their salaries for the past two months. The delay created serious financial problems for many interns who rely on these payments to manage daily expenses.
Two-Month Salary Delay Caused Financial Stress
Teacher interns were hired on a temporary basis to meet staff shortages in public schools. However, due to delays in finalizing the payment procedure, the School Education Department could not release salaries on time.
As a result, many teachers continued their duties without regular income, leading to frustration and uncertainty.
Bank-Based Salary System Under Finalization
According to officials, salaries will now be transferred directly to teachers’ bank accounts to ensure transparency and timely payments.
The department is currently completing verification and documentation. School heads have been directed to cooperate fully so that payments can start without further delay.
Contracts Extended for the Second Time
The provincial government has also extended the contracts of teacher interns for the second time, showing confidence in their services.
Education experts say that job continuity and timely salaries will help improve teaching quality and boost staff morale.
Minister’s Assurance Brings Hope
The Education Minister’s public announcement has restored confidence among affected teachers. Many interns are now hopeful that their long-awaited payments will finally be released.
If implemented as promised, this step will strengthen trust between educators and authorities and improve the overall education system.
