QUETTA: The district administration of Chaghi has suspended five absent teachers, while the salaries of several others have been deducted and 32 out of 95 closed schools have also been reopened in Chaghi.
A meeting of the District Education Group was held under the chairmanship of Chaghi Deputy Commissioner Ataul Munim where the educational situation of the district was reviewed.
It was attended by District Education Officer Ashok Kumar, Assistant Commissioner Dalbandin Abdul Basit Buzdar, Finance Officer Jehanzaib, and other members.
During the meeting, approval was given for salary cuts for several absent teachers, and five teachers were suspended for negligence.
It was mentioned that there were 95 closed schools in Chaghi District. Due to the efforts of DC and the District Education Group members, 32 schools were reopened in December this year, and teaching activities resumed. It was also agreed to take concrete steps for the reopening of other closed schools.
The DC instructed field officers to speed up monitoring, immediately suspend absent teachers, and hold their salaries.
Speaking at the meeting, the DC said that special attention was being given to educational reforms across Balochistan, and solid steps were being taken to increase literacy rates.
News published in the Express Tribune on 18th December 2024
