Minister for early completion of projects in Kohat

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtu-nkhwa Minister for Law Aftab Alam on Thursday stated that close collaboration and constant communication among relevant departments were essential for the completion of development projects related to elementary and secondary education in Kohat.

He expressed these views during a meeting held at the Civil Secretariat Peshawar regarding the ongoing development projects in Kohat, said a handout. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Departments of Elementary and Secondary Education, Planning and Development, and Communication & Works. During the session, the Minister of Law was given a detailed briefing on the ongoing projects in Kohat.

Advocate Aftab Alam emphasized that obstacles to Kohat’s educational projects would be resolved on a priority basis to address the region’s deprivations. He instructed the prompt completion of projects to upgrade 70 primary schools to middle level, 70 middle schools to high level and 70 high schools to higher secondary level.

He also stressed the immediate renovation of three dilapidated schools at Kohat and the resolution of the issue of inadequate washroom facilities in the area’s schools. Furthermore, the minister expressed disappointment over Kohat not receiving its share of foreign aid and underscored the need for effective measures to address this issue.