DERA ISMAIL KHAN:Assistant Commissioner Wana, South Waziristan Lower Shah Bahram, along with officials from relevant departments, has inspected several government and private schools in South Waziristan Lower to assess the structural safety of their buildings and ensure a safe learning environment for students and teachers.
The inspections were carried out in accordance with the directives of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government and the chief secretary as part of the ongoing structural safety audit and technical inspection of educational institutions.
The inspection team included the Naib Tehsildar, sub-engineers from the Communication and Works (CandW) and FandP departments, and an Assistant Sub-Divisional Education Officer (ASDEO).
The schools visited included Government High School Wana, Unique Cadet School, Islamic School and College, International Islamic Public School, Government Girls Primary School, Government Primary School and Wana Model School and College.
During the visits, the team examined the overall condition of school buildings, including the strength of walls, roofs, pillars, floors and other structural components. Officials also identified potential cracks, construction defects and other safety concerns requiring attention.
Relevant departments were directed to take necessary measures to address identified deficiencies and ensure that school buildings meet the required safety standards.
He said the inspection drive aims to identify structural weaknesses in educational institutions and ensure the protection of students and teachers by providing a safer environment for academic activities.