School supplies

School supplies in Pakistan: what the rules say about branded items

Updated 5 November 2026

School supplies in Pakistan have no confirmed price range in our data yet, so we cannot give a figure for notebooks, bags or uniforms from this source. The cost depends on the school's list, the quantity, the features and the delivery city. To get current offers for your child's list, describe it in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

• The school year and the list the school has given you.
• Quantity and size of each item, with bags and uniforms sized in centimetres.
• Whether the items must carry the school logo, or plain items are acceptable.
• Condition (new or used), brand, features and your budget in Rs. Sellers quote per item or per set, so state the quantity.
• Delivery city: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi or Faisalabad.

Rules on branded items and uniforms

Several reports in Pakistan have looked at branded school purchases. An inquiry by Pakistan's antitrust regulator found that parents were forced to buy logo-bearing notebooks, workbooks and uniforms, and notices were served on 17 private schools. Reports also say the Punjab government banned schools in Rawalpindi from selling books, uniforms and stationery inside campuses. Before you buy, ask the school in writing whether a logo item is required.

Season and climate

Pakistan has a desert climate, with very hot summers from May to September and mild winters from November to March. For the hot months, cotton uniforms and breathable school bags are more comfortable for a child walking to school. In the mild winter, a light sweater or jacket is usually enough. Order a few days before the term starts, and ask for the delivery date in writing.

How it is bought here

Prices are in rupees (Rs). Quantities are counted in pieces and sets, bag and uniform sizes are given in centimetres, and paper is sold in A4 or A5 sheets. Ask whether the price includes delivery to your city, and whether a wrong size can be exchanged.

What to write in the request

List each item (notebooks, bags, stationery, uniforms), the school year and the child's size, the quantity, whether plain or branded items are acceptable, the condition, your delivery city and your budget in Rs. This lets sellers offer the right items without extra questions.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the need in a chat in your own words, and a photo can be added. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Pakistan, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. Start from the request field on the home page, or browse children's clothing for uniforms.