73 schools getting new classrooms, additional washrooms: commissioner

LAHORE  –  Lahore Commissioner Nauman Yousuf has ordered for timely completion of ongoing develop­ment projects in government schools in accordance with pre­scribed quality standards and deadlines, ensuring students face no inconvenience during con­struction work. During visits to Government Girls High School, Bajja Line, Garhi Shahu, and Muja­hidabad High School, Fateh Garh, the commissioner reviewed com­puter laboratories and ongoing infrastructure improve­ment projects. The CEO of the Lahore Education Authority, accompanied by engineers, briefed him on construction quality and the prog­ress of the projects. The briefing revealed that new classrooms and additional washrooms were being constructed in 73 schools across Lahore. School administrations, school management councils and sub-engineers were monitoring the construction work on a daily basis. The commissioner also in­spected the quality of materials being used in classrooms under construction and directed the rel­evant officials to ensure that all projects were completed within the stipulated deadlines while maintaining construction stan­dards. He further instructed the school administrations to secure construction sites properly to pre­vent any inconvenience or safety risks for students. Nauman Yousuf said the early childhood educa­tion classrooms were being devel­oped in an attractive, high-quality and child-friendly environment. He added that modern science and computer laboratories were essential for providing students with practical training and im­proving the quality of education. He said Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was focus­ing on modern education and improved infrastructure in gov­ernment schools. New classrooms and washrooms were being con­structed according to student en­rolment requirements, he added.

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