Missing basics: Govt repairs three militancy-hit schools
Previously, students had no choice but to take classes in damaged classrooms.
A government-run girls primary school in Shalpin village in Khawazakhela tehsil, Swat was burned down last year. PHOTO: EXPRESS
KHAR:
In a bid to boost dwindling enrolment figures, the political administration of Bajaur Agency has rehabilitated three militancy-hit boys schools in Baro, Shin Kot and Hilal Kheil villages of Nawagai. Previously, students had no choice but to take classes in damaged classrooms.
According to a statement issued by the political administration on Thursday, the administration rehabilitated three classrooms, a staffroom, veranda, three bathrooms and one storeroom of Government Middle School for Boys in Baro village. Windows, cupboards, steel doors, water coolers, ceiling fans, chairs, tables and other equipment were also provided to the institution.
Similarly, Government Middle School Shin Kot was also repaired in Khar. A 92-metre boundary wall has been built and a transformer is installed to provide uninterrupted electricity. The school was also provided chairs and tables.
Government Primary School for Boys in Hilal Kheil village was also refurbished with the completion of three classrooms, a staffroom, three bathrooms and a storeroom.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 17th, 2014.
In a bid to boost dwindling enrolment figures, the political administration of Bajaur Agency has rehabilitated three militancy-hit boys schools in Baro, Shin Kot and Hilal Kheil villages of Nawagai. Previously, students had no choice but to take classes in damaged classrooms.
According to a statement issued by the political administration on Thursday, the administration rehabilitated three classrooms, a staffroom, veranda, three bathrooms and one storeroom of Government Middle School for Boys in Baro village. Windows, cupboards, steel doors, water coolers, ceiling fans, chairs, tables and other equipment were also provided to the institution.
Similarly, Government Middle School Shin Kot was also repaired in Khar. A 92-metre boundary wall has been built and a transformer is installed to provide uninterrupted electricity. The school was also provided chairs and tables.
Government Primary School for Boys in Hilal Kheil village was also refurbished with the completion of three classrooms, a staffroom, three bathrooms and a storeroom.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 17th, 2014.