Educators School System comes under fire for expelling Qadiani students

ISLAMABAD: In a shocking turn of events, Pakistan’s one the most known school the ”Educators School System” has come under fire for expelling students based on their religious beliefs.

The notification issued by the Principal Kalsoom Awan, titled the withdrawal from school on the basis of Qadianiat religion states that the students of class 3rd,6th,9th, and 10th have been expelled from the institute due to their religion and the school is unable to continue their studies.

The notification, riddled with grammatical errors, circulating on social media has sparked mixed emotions amongst the public, where some have expressed deep concern over the policy calling it not only discriminatory but also a violation of basic human rights.

On the other hand, some have praised the principal’s dedication towards her duties and stood in her favor calling it a right decision, Appreciating principal’s bold step to protect Islam and oust its enemies.

However, critics argue that the school should prioritize inclusivity and diversity instead of enforcing a narrow-minded agenda. Given the troubling nature of this policy, many students may actually find relief in being released from an environment that seems more focused on conformity than education.

Yasser Latif Hamdani a well-known human rights barrister and writer earlier shared a tweet on social media platform X criticizing the school’s educational standards stating  that students should be glad and only  “Labbaiki dumbos,” should be admitted that are up to the standards of the school’s principal.

However, this incident does not stand alone, a similar incident occurred in 2011 where at least 10 students, including seven girls, and a female teacher were expelled from Chenab Public School and Muslim Public School, Dharanwali area of Hafizabad, for being Ahmadis.

This incident has raised serious questions about the values being promoted within the Educators School System and the future of its students.