MoU Signed To Modernise Govt Schools

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QUETTA: The district administration of Quetta signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 3rd June with HBL Foundation and the Balochistan education department to enhance infrastructure and modernise facilities in seven government schools.

Quetta Deputy Commissioner Mehrullah Badini, HBL Foundation Chief Executive Obaid Shah, and Quetta’s District Education Officer Naseer Ali Shah signed the agreement. The initiative involves creating smart IT and science labs, building prefabricated classrooms, installing solar panels, providing modern libraries.

Published in Dawn, June 4th, 2025

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