Public education in Pakistan has made important strides over the years, particularly in expanding access and enrollment. As the education landscape continues to evolve, attention is increasingly turning toward strengthening quality, learning environments, and public confidence. In Punjab, a series of initiatives reflect this constructive shift. Among them, the Punjab Education Foundation’s (PEF) Schools of Eminence initiative stands out as a promising effort to reimagine public education through institutional renewal and effective partnerships.

The Punjab Education Foundation is internationally recognised as the world’s largest Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in the education sector. Through a network of more than 18,200 partner schools, it currently provides free education to over 3.7 million students across Punjab. This scale underscores PEF’s central role in provincial education policy and highlights the potential of collaborative governance models to deliver impact, particularly in environments where resources must be used strategically. Under the education-focused vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence initiative represents an encouraging evolution in reform thinking. Rather than focusing solely on expansion, the programme prioritises the revitalisation of government schools by upgrading infrastructure, strengthening........

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