Textbook prices across Pakistan are expected to surge noticeably for the upcoming academic period, with industry insiders indicating that the cost of printed school books could climb by as much as 40–50 percent. Publishers in several regions have warned that recent increases in government-mandated fees for No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and license renewals have sharply raised their operational costs, making a significant price hike unavoidable. Under the new fee structure, charges that were previously modest have been raised substantially, placing added financial pressure on educational publishers.
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The anticipated jump in textbook prices is likely to affect families already coping with inflation and rising household expenses, particularly for those with children in private schools where book sets are a routine cost. Parents and educators have expressed concern that this increase could add to the overall burden of education spending, further stretching budgets already impacted by rising costs of other school-related items and basic living expenses.
