Over 40 schools in Attock remain closed for eight days
TAXILA: Academic activities in 41 government schools across Attock district have remained suspended for the last eight days with classrooms and school facilities being used to accommodate police and other law-enforcement personnel deployed for security duties linked to the PTI’s protest preparations. The prolonged closure has disrupted the studies of hundreds of students, raising concerns among…
In Attock district, 41 government schools have remained closed for eight days due to their use as temporary accommodation for 30,700 police personnel. The schools, primarily in Hazro, Hassanabdal, Fatehjang, Attock, and Jand tehsils, are being utilized to house security forces involved in preparations for the PTI's protest. This prolonged closure has disrupted studies and raised concerns among parents and teachers.
The PTI has postponed its march from September 27 to October 4, but schools have yet to resume academic activities.
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