Islamabad, Aug 25 (TIWN) The Pakistan government was considering a special financial package for low fee private schools affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a federal minister.

The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture Shafqat Mahmood in the National Assembly, reports The Express Tribune  He said the issue of providing special financial package to schools having low free structure will be discussed with Prime Minister Imran Khan and the schools affected by the coronavirus would hopefully be given financial compensation if approved.  Responding to a calling attention notice moved by legislator Uzma Riaz regarding non-opening of schools in some areas from August, the Minister said the schools could also take benefit from the loan package announced by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for businesses on three per cent to 5 per cent.