Report: ANI :
ISLAMABAD — Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Nadeem Mahbub, visited several educational institutions functioning under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) in Nilore Sector, Islamabad, to review educational facilities, infrastructure and the overall learning environment.
During the visit, he inspected IMSB (I-X), Jagiot, and IMSG (I-X), Darkala, including classrooms, science laboratories and libraries. He also discussed teachers' training, the use of technology in education and the effective utilization of science laboratories with the heads of the institutions.
Taking notice of deteriorating school buildings, inadequate sanitation facilities and damaged boundary walls, the Secretary directed the relevant authorities to take immediate corrective measures. He emphasized that the safety of students and staff must remain the top priority and ordered alternative arrangements for students wherever buildings are declared unsafe.
He also inspected ongoing renovation and rehabilitation work at IMSB (I-X), Herno Thanda Pani, and IMSG (I-V), Herno, being carried out by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on the directions of the Prime Minister. He appreciated the progress and stressed timely completion of the projects in accordance with prescribed standards.
The Secretary further directed Deputy Director General Asif Iqbal Khan to take up the issue of alleged illegal excavation near Herno Thanda Pani School with the Assistant Commissioner, Nilore, and coordinate with CDA for the construction of a boundary wall to ensure the safety of students, staff and school property.
The visit reflects the Ministry's commitment to improving educational infrastructure, strengthening institutional facilities and ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment in federal educational institutions.
