RAWALPINDI: Punjab Caretaker Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare and Population Welfare Dr Jamal Nasir on Friday said 25 government schools have been shortlisted in Rawalpindi which will be remodeled and renovated.

He said funds for the project will be provided by the caretaker government to improve the quality of education in these institutions and provide missing facilities.

He stated this while visiting different schools in the city.

Dr Nasir said the education department would remodel and renovate 20 of the 25 schools while work at the the remaining five schools will be supervised by Rawalpindi Development Authority.

He said the education department had released a list of 20 schools and out of which 10 were for boys and 10 for girls.

These schools include Government Muslim Higher Secondary School No 1 Saidpur, Government Islamia School No 1 Murree Road, Government Girls School No 1 Bagh Sardaran and Government Girls School Khayaban Sir Syed.

The minister said regular planning will be done for improving the quality of education in these schools.

The performance of teachers and students will be evaluated and steps will be taken to improve it.

He said health camps will also be organised for students and teachers of these schools besides ensuring the supply of clean drinking water.

He said a survey of these schools was being conducted and funds will be estimated based on its results.

Published in Dawn, October 7th, 2023