LAHORE – The social studies books of a private school have come undersevere criticism and scrutiny for publishing wrong map of Pakistan.

The book show an incorrect map of Pakistan.

Chief executive officer (CEO) of the district education authority (DEA) ofMultan has ordered to retrieve all books after instructions were issued bythe Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB).

A letter was issued for the compliance of the orders by the Multan CEOoffice. The subject stated that books on social studies for classes II, IV,V, VII, and VIII, being taught at a private school, have been banned by thePunjab Curriculum and Textbook Board Lahore.

The PCTB earlier directed all education CEOs of the province to ensure theban is imposed on a book used by a chain of private schools. The book inquestion reportedly displayed an incorrect map of Pakistan.

PCTB Managing Director Abdul Qayyum issued a notification to ban the book,while a complaint was also filed for the registration of a criminal caseagainst the school administration and the publisher.

In its notification, the PCTB said that the social studies books for classII, IV, V, VII, and VIII had controversial and objectionable content,especially with reference to the map of Pakistan.