- Education Secretary Nadeem Mahbub toured schools in Jagiot, Darkala and Herno in Nilore Sector.
- He directed immediate repairs, citing deteriorating buildings, inadequate sanitation and damaged boundary walls.
- Students in buildings declared unsafe are to be given alternative arrangements.
- He reviewed CDA-led renovation at two Herno Thanda Pani schools and asked for timely completion.
Federal Education Secretary Nadeem Mahbub has directed authorities to start immediate repairs at several rural schools in Islamabad after finding deteriorating buildings and poor facilities. He made the order during a visit to schools in the capital's Nilore Sector.
The tour was meant to review educational facilities, infrastructure and the overall learning environment for students in the area.
Classrooms, labs and libraries inspected
The Secretary visited schools in Jagiot, Darkala and Herno. During the visits he inspected classrooms, laboratories and libraries.
He also held discussions with school heads on teachers' training, the integration of technology and the use of science facilities.
Repairs and safety orders
Mr Mahbub took notice of deteriorating buildings, inadequate sanitation and damaged boundary walls. He directed the relevant authorities to begin immediate repairs and to ensure the safety of students.
He also ordered alternative arrangements for children studying in buildings that have been declared unsafe, to prevent disruption of their education.
CDA renovation work reviewed
The Secretary reviewed renovation and rehabilitation projects under way at two schools in Herno Thanda Pani. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is carrying out the work on the Prime Minister's directions.
He appreciated the progress made and stressed that the projects must be completed on time and in line with the prescribed standards.
Concern over alleged illegal excavation
Mr Mahbub also directed FDE officials to raise concerns about alleged illegal excavation near Herno Thanda Pani School. They are to take the matter up with the Assistant Commissioner Nilore.
He further told them to pursue the construction of a boundary wall for the school with the CDA.
FDE officials are to take up the alleged excavation with the Assistant Commissioner Nilore and pursue the boundary wall with the CDA. The renovation projects at the two Herno Thanda Pani schools are expected to be completed on time and to the prescribed standards.
Questions and answers
Which schools did the Education Secretary visit?
Federal Education Secretary Nadeem Mahbub visited schools in Jagiot, Darkala and Herno in Islamabad's Nilore Sector.
What did he order for students in unsafe buildings?
He ordered alternative arrangements for students studying in buildings declared unsafe, so that their education is not disrupted.
Who is carrying out the renovation at the Herno Thanda Pani schools?
The Capital Development Authority is executing the renovation and rehabilitation projects at two schools there, on the Prime Minister's directions.
