{
  "id": 4355695,
  "title": "Protesters ask Peshawar BISE to withdraw hike in fee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/protesters-ask-peshawar-bise-to-withdraw-hike-in-fee",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T02:01:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2026006/protesters-ask-peshawar-bise-to-withdraw-hike-in-fee"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dawn reports on August 30, 2026 that students at government schools in Tangi tehsil, Peshawar, staged a protest against the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar for raising examination, registration and other fees. The increased costs, according to the protesters, would place a significant financial strain on families, especially those of low-income and middle-class students.\n\nRevised fees see a DMC or original certificate verification increase from Rs805 to Rs2,000, a 148 percent rise. Duplicate DMC fees are raised from Rs805 to Rs1,500. Registration fees climb from Rs700 to Rs1,300. Grades IX and X examination fees rise from Rs2,530 to Rs3,000 and Rs2,990 to Rs3,200 respectively. SSC improvement fees surge from Rs2,700 to Rs3,600. Grades XI and XII examination fees increase from Rs2,875 to Rs3,300 and Rs3,105 to Rs3,600. HSSC improvement fees jump from Rs2,800 to Rs4,000. The appeal against unfair means (UFM) decision fee is increased from Rs1,725 to Rs2,000. Grace marks fees climb from Rs345 to Rs600. The sports fee for grade XI rises from Rs200 to Rs350.\n\nStudents criticized the hikes, stating they are particularly onerous for families already grappling with increasing living costs. They pointed out that most students in government schools come from poor or middle-income households, with parents unable to afford the additional charges. The protesters were especially opposed to registration and improvement fees, arguing that students seeking to better their academic results should not face hefty financial burdens.\n\nThe students appealed to BISE Peshawar and the provincial government to review the revised fee structure and rescind the increases, especially for government school students. They emphasized that education should remain accessible to all, and financial hurdles should not bar students from taking exams, registering with the board, or improving their academic results. The students threatened to escalate their protest if the board did not reconsider the raised fees.",
  "summary": "—Dawn CHARSADDA: Students of government schools staged a protest in Tangi tehsil here on Saturday against the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar for increasing examination, registration and other fee. The protesters said the increase would put an additional financial burden on students, particularly those belonging to low-income and middle-class families. They urged the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}