Ghulam Fatima, the district education officer of South Waziristan, has declared plans to revive at least 130 girls’ schools in collaboration with tribal elders. Many of these schools had been inactive for years, impacting the educational opportunities of thousands of girls.
In the current year, more than 8,000 students have been enrolled in government schools, reflecting efforts to address the longstanding issue.
Fatima expressed a strong commitment to eradicating absenteeism and ensuring active teaching and learning in public sector schools within the district. To enforce this, strict actions are being taken against school heads who keep campuses closed without valid reasons, including salary deductions. Notably, 30 employees have either been removed or compelled to retire, and the annual increments of 246 staffers have been halted on disciplinary grounds to curb absenteeism.
Emphasizing the importance of education as a fundamental right, Ghulam Fatima urged tribal communities to send their daughters to schools, promoting access to education for all.
