ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Schooling and Skilled Coaching has drawn the eye of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa authorities to the destruction of girls’ schools by terrorists within the newly merged districts and demanded a immediate motion in opposition to the menace of terrorism.
In a letter written to the KP chief secretary, the federal training secretary has expressed grave concern over the latest incidents of torching of colleges within the merged districts.
“It’s significantly disheartening to notice that these heinous acts of terrorism are disproportionately concentrating on establishments devoted to ladies’ training,” the letter stated.
“The federal authorities is deeply alarmed by these developments, which not solely endanger the lives of our kids but in addition threaten the progress now we have made in selling training and gender equality in these areas,” it stated, including that training of women is a cornerstone of the nationwide improvement technique, and any assault on this entrance is an assault on the way forward for the nation.
“I need to reassure you that the federal authorities stands in solidarity with the provincial administration of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa throughout this difficult time. We’re totally dedicated to supporting all essential measures to make sure the safety of instructional establishments and to swiftly rebuild the faculties which were destroyed.
“It’s crucial that we work collectively to counter this menace of extremism and restore a way of security and normalcy for our college students and educators,” the letter added.
“I suggest the institution of a joint activity pressure comprising federal and provincial representatives to develop a complete plan for the reconstruction of broken colleges and the enhancement of safety measures throughout the area,” the federal training secretary stated within the letter.
The letter added that this activity pressure ought to give attention to group engagement and resilience-building to stop additional extremist actions and to foster an surroundings the place training can thrive with out worry.
“Please be assured of our unwavering assist and cooperation. Collectively, we are able to and should be sure that the proper to training, significantly for our ladies, is protected and promoted, regardless of the challenges posed by extremist parts. I look ahead to your immediate response and to working carefully along with your workplace to handle this essential difficulty,” the federal training secretary concluded.
Printed in Daybreak, Could thirtieth, 2024