RAWALPINDI: All schools in Rawalpindi district will be upgraded before the 90-day deadline set by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, with Rs937 million allocated for the project, said Dr. Gul Ahmad, District Education Officer (Secondary Education).
Speaking to Private Media, Dr. Ahmad shared that the renovation work, including new furniture, clean drinking water, and modern painting, will make schools more appealing and help students excel in studies and extracurricular activities.
He added that the first phase of renovations across all schools in the district is already complete. “When students return after summer vacations, they will see their schools transformed,” Dr. Ahmad said.
He explained that a survey was conducted through school councils to identify schools with old or damaged buildings, and the report was sent to the authorities.
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Following the orders of CM Maryam Nawaz and Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, significant funds have been provided to improve education in Rawalpindi, ensuring quality learning for both boys and girls, just like other cities in Punjab.
On the other hand, The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved the Punjab Chief Minister School Meal Programme, with a budget of Rs6.93 billion for the current financial year.
The decision was made during the ninth meeting of the PDWP for 2025-26, chaired by Dr. Naeem Rauf, Chairman of the Planning and Development Board, Punjab.
The meeting was attended by P&D Board Secretary Rafaqat Ali, Chief Economist Masood Anwar, Local Government Secretary Shakeel Ahmad Mian, Transport Department Secretary Imran Sikandar, and other senior officials.
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The PDWP also approved seven development projects worth Rs29.25 billion. These include improving underground electric and telecom systems in Lahore’s Walled City for Rs6.924 billion and upgrading building facades along the historical trail in the Walled City for Rs3.095 billion.
Additionally, the restoration of historic buildings and havelis, along with tourism enhancement in the Walled City, was approved with a budget of Rs5.106 billion.
The PDWP also greenlit projects for upgrading sewerage, drainage, water supply systems, and street surfacing in the Walled City for Rs5.653 billion, as well as establishing a CERT and Data Center for Rs1.334 billion.
