{
  "id": 15376812,
  "title": "KP education dept orders safety audit of school buildings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/kp-education-dept-orders-safety-audit-of-school-buildings",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:47:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2037891/kp-education-dept-orders-safety-audit-of-school-buildings"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa elementary and secondary education department has mandated a safety audit of all government school buildings in the province following a tragic incident in Peshawar. This action came after a roof collapse that resulted in the deaths of 31 students and a female teacher. The department has directed the suspension of classes in any unsafe structures, mandating the immediate relocation of students to alternative safe premises. Director of Education, Jaffar Mansoor, confirmed the directives issued by the education secretary following the Peshawar incident. The department will conduct a comprehensive survey of government school buildings, with inspections overseen by district-level education officers and relevant field personnel. Any complaints, whether through traditional or digital media, will be promptly verified. Educational activities will only resume once necessary repairs and fitness certification are obtained from competent technical authorities. Major structural defects will be referred for a technical assessment, and appropriate remedial action will be taken. District administrations in Peshawar, Lower Dir, and Swabi have also initiated inspections of both public and private educational institutions to evaluate building safety and enhance the learning environment. These efforts aim to ensure the safety of students and teachers by addressing potential risks associated with school buildings in a timely manner.",
  "summary": "PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa elementary and secondary education department on Saturday ordered a safety audit of government school buildings across the province and suspension of classes in those found unsafe. “The students of the unsafe buildings should be immediately shifted to the nearby schools or other suitable safe premises,” read a departmental letter sent to the director (education)…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}