Security clearance for all schools before reopening- MoE
View(s):The Ministry of Education (MoE) said that, in view of the present security threat in the country, all National and Provincial schools will be checked for parcels and bombs, before starting school on Monday.
The MoE has requested the police and the Tri-forces to provide assistance in this exercise.
It has also issued a circular to school authorities, requesting them to form security committees inclusive of the principal, administration personnel, teachers, parents and past pupils.
Under this plan, all students who enter the school premises will be identified to belong there and their bags checked. Further, all equipment and vehicles entering the premises to be checked at all times.
The hostels in schools will also come under tight security, with round-the-clock protection and controlled access.
The committee will devise a mechanism to alert the school community in an emergency, and for the administrators to notify the parents .
- CC