PTI's Arif Alvi adopts Pakistan Railways school

Published August 1, 2015
Saad Rafique stated that it was a pilot project and efforts would be made for improving all schools of PR. -APP/PPI File
Saad Rafique stated that it was a pilot project and efforts would be made for improving all schools of PR. -APP/PPI File

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's (PTI) Arif Alvi has adopted a Pakistan Railways (PR) school in Karachi in cooperation with Citizens Foundation on Saturday.

The Pakistan Railways signed an agreement with Insaf Community Welfare Society (ICWS) and Citizens Foundation for the rehabilitation of Pakistan Railways School in Karachi.

The agreement was signed at the Railway Headquarters today.

Speaking on the occasion, Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique appreciated Arif Alvi's efforts for taking the step towards promotion of education in Karachi.

"Political differences should be set aside for such development initiatives as PR is a national institution and has nothing to do with politics," said Rafique.

"The PR school is located in the constituency of Arif Alvi and about 350 students attend it, and I hope the school becomes a college in the future as it ample room to expand," added Rafique.

Saad Rafique stated on the occasion that it was a pilot project and efforts would be made for improving all schools of PR.

"We have spent over Rs10 million to enhance security at all PR schools," stated the minister for railways.

"The effort for promoting education was made on non-party basis, and more pilots projects should be launched to bring improvement in the educational sector," said Alvi.

"Renovation of the auditorium, toilets and the ground floor of the school has been completed so far. More partners would be requested to come forward so that more facilities could be provided to the students," added Alvi.

Responding a question, Saad Rafique said that PR would focus on its core business and it would welcome support from NGOs for improving of PR schools and hospitals.

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