- Secretary Nadeem Mahbub visited Nilore schools in Jagiot, Darkala and Herno.
- He ordered immediate repairs to deteriorating buildings, sanitation and boundary walls.
- Students in buildings declared unsafe are to be given alternative arrangements.
- Concerns over alleged illegal excavation near Herno Thanda Pani School are to be raised with the Assistant Commissioner Nilore.
Federal Education Secretary Nadeem Mahbub has ordered immediate repairs at Nilore schools in Islamabad's rural Nilore Sector after finding run-down buildings, poor sanitation and damaged boundary walls. He also directed that students in buildings declared unsafe be given alternative arrangements so their studies are not disrupted.
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The secretary visited several schools in the area to review facilities, infrastructure and the overall learning environment. His visit to the Nilore schools took in Jagiot, Darkala and Herno.
What the Secretary Inspected at Nilore Schools
Mr Mahbub toured schools in Jagiot, Darkala and Herno. He inspected classrooms, laboratories and libraries during the visits, reviewing the facilities available at the Nilore schools.
He also held discussions with school heads on teachers' training, the integration of technology and the use of science facilities. The talks with school heads formed part of the wider review of the learning environment.
Orders on Unsafe Buildings and Sanitation
Taking notice of deteriorating buildings, inadequate sanitation and damaged boundary walls, the secretary directed the authorities concerned to start repairs without delay. He stressed that students' safety must be ensured.
For children studying in buildings that have been declared unsafe, he ordered alternative arrangements to prevent any disruption of their education. The order covers students of Nilore schools who study in such buildings.
In short, the secretary wants repairs to begin without delay where buildings, sanitation and boundary walls were found to be in poor condition, while students' safety and their education remain the concern.
CDA Renovation Work at Herno Thanda Pani
The secretary also reviewed renovation and rehabilitation projects under way at two schools in Herno Thanda Pani. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is carrying out this work on the Prime Minister's directions.
Mr Mahbub appreciated the progress made so far. He stressed that the projects must be finished on time and in line with the prescribed standards.
The renovation and rehabilitation work at the two Herno Thanda Pani schools is therefore expected to be completed on time and to the prescribed standards, as the secretary stressed during his review.
Concern Over Alleged Illegal Excavation
The secretary additionally instructed FDE officials to raise concerns over alleged illegal excavation near Herno Thanda Pani School. The matter is to be taken up with the Assistant Commissioner Nilore.
He also asked the officials to pursue the construction of a boundary wall for the school with the CDA.
Two follow-up actions therefore come out of the visit for the school in Herno Thanda Pani: raising the alleged excavation with the Assistant Commissioner Nilore and pursuing a boundary wall with the CDA.
Explained: What the Orders Mean for Nilore Schools
The secretary's directions can be grouped under four headings. Each one restates what was ordered during the visit to the Nilore schools.
Repairs without delay
Deteriorating buildings, inadequate sanitation and damaged boundary walls were the problems he noted. The authorities concerned were directed to start repairs without delay.
Safety of students
Mr Mahbub stressed that students' safety must be ensured. The same directions call for repairs to start without delay at the Nilore schools where these problems were found.
Alternative arrangements
Students in buildings declared unsafe are to be given alternative arrangements so that their studies are not disrupted. The aim, as stated by the secretary, is to prevent any disruption of their education.
Renovation and follow-up
The CDA is carrying out renovation at two Herno Thanda Pani schools on the Prime Minister's directions, and the secretary wants the work finished on time and to the prescribed standards. FDE officials are to raise the alleged illegal excavation with the Assistant Commissioner Nilore and pursue a boundary wall with the CDA.
Background: The Education Secretary's Visit to Nilore Schools
Nadeem Mahbub is the Federal Education Secretary. He visited several schools in Islamabad's rural Nilore Sector to review facilities, infrastructure and the overall learning environment. The Nilore schools he toured are in Jagiot, Darkala and Herno.
During the visits he inspected classrooms, laboratories and libraries. He also discussed teachers' training, the integration of technology and the use of science facilities with school heads. After finding run-down buildings, poor sanitation and damaged boundary walls, he ordered immediate repairs.
He additionally reviewed CDA projects at two Herno Thanda Pani schools and appreciated the progress made so far. He instructed FDE officials on the alleged illegal excavation near Herno Thanda Pani School and on a boundary wall for it. Together, these steps make up the response to the conditions he found at the Nilore schools.
FDE officials are to take up the alleged illegal excavation with the Assistant Commissioner Nilore and pursue a 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. Repairs at the Nilore schools are to start without delay.
Questions and answers
Which schools did the Education Secretary visit?
Federal Education Secretary Nadeem Mahbub visited schools in Jagiot, Darkala and Herno in the Nilore Sector of Islamabad. He also reviewed renovation work at two schools in Herno Thanda Pani.
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 the two schools, on the Prime Minister's directions.
What problems did the secretary find at the Nilore schools?
He found run-down buildings, poor sanitation and damaged boundary walls. He directed the authorities concerned to start repairs without delay.
What did the secretary inspect during the visit?
He inspected classrooms, laboratories and libraries. He also discussed teachers' training, the integration of technology and the use of science facilities with school heads.
What is the concern near Herno Thanda Pani School?
The secretary instructed FDE officials to raise concerns over alleged illegal excavation near the school with the Assistant Commissioner Nilore. He also asked them to pursue a boundary wall for the school with the CDA.
What did the secretary say about the renovation timeline?
He appreciated the progress made so far and stressed that the projects must be finished on time and in line with the prescribed standards.
When are repairs at the Nilore schools to begin?
The secretary directed the authorities concerned to start repairs without delay, stressing that students' safety must be ensured.
