Inspection of unsafe schools begins, initial reports coming in: Dr Amir Abdullah

PESHAWAR: Member of the Advisory Council on Education Dr Amir Abdullah has said that action has begun to identify unsafe schools and take safety measures in the light of reports and videos that appeared on social media. He said initial reports have also started arriving.

He said the team of the Elementary and Secondary Education Department took immediate steps for this important task and worked continuously despite the weekly holiday. He said the department’s officers and staff deserve praise.

Dr Amir Abdullah offered special thanks to the citizens who recorded videos of unsafe schools and passed them to the authorities concerned.

He said the citizens had fulfilled an important social responsibility. He said their responsible cooperation had helped in identifying possible dangers and in taking timely action.

He prayed that Almighty Allah may grant the authorities concerned and the education department’s team the strength to complete this important responsibility successfully.