School in Swabi reopens after 72 years

Foundation was laid by renowned politician, late Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum

SWABI: A school in Topi, Swabi opened after nearly 72 years on Monday.

Government High School Topi opened following renovation and upgradation.

The school's foundation was laid by renowned educationist and politician, Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum. Qayyum who died in 1937 was also known for his work on Islamia College Peshawar. Government High School Topi remained closed for nearly 72 years and was neglected by the previous governments.

The inauguration ceremony of the school was attended by a large number of people, including MPA Haji Shiraz Khan, district councillors Muhammad Saleem Khan and Yasir Zaman.

Shiraz said, “I feel happy to witness the school has been opened.” He added, “It is a place where the future of hundreds of students will be decided.”