Federal Education Secretary Nadeem Mahbub has directed authorities to take immediate steps to address deteriorating infrastructure, sanitation issues and damaged boundary walls at federal government schools in Islamabad’s Nilore Sector.
The directives were issued during his visit to several educational institutions operating under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), where he reviewed academic facilities, infrastructure and the overall learning environment.
During the visit, Mahbub inspected IMSB (I-X), Jagiot, and IMSG (I-X), Darkala. He visited classrooms, science laboratories and libraries and discussed teachers’ training programmes, the use of technology in education and the effective utilisation of laboratory facilities with school heads.
Immediate Action Ordered on School Infrastructure
Taking notice of deteriorating school buildings, inadequate sanitation facilities and damaged boundary walls, the secretary directed relevant authorities to initiate immediate corrective measures.
He emphasised that the safety of students and staff must remain the top priority and ordered the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive repair and maintenance plan on an urgent basis.
He also directed officials to arrange alternative accommodation for students if any school building is declared unsafe, ensuring that educational activities continue without disruption.
CDA Rehabilitation Projects Reviewed
The secretary also visited two schools undergoing renovation and rehabilitation by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) under the directions of the prime minister.
These included IMSB (I-X), Herno Thanda Pani, and IMSG (I-V), Herno.
Mahbub appreciated the progress of the ongoing rehabilitation work and stressed that the projects must be completed on time and according to the required standards to provide students with improved educational facilities.
Action Sought Over Illegal Excavation
During his visit to IMSB (I-X), Herno Thanda Pani, the secretary directed Deputy Director General Asif Iqbal Khan to raise the issue of alleged illegal excavation near the school with the Assistant Commissioner, Nilore, for action under the law.
He also instructed officials to coordinate with the CDA for the construction of a boundary wall around the school to protect students, staff and school property.
The ministry said the visit was part of its efforts to improve infrastructure, strengthen educational institutions, enhance learning standards and address administrative and physical deficiencies in federal government schools.