Nasir Zada
UPPER DIR: The Deputy Commissioner of Upper Dir announced the closure of 32 schools in the district for one week. The DC office publicised the school closure through an official notification.
The authorities made this decision because they received increased security alerts for the area. The authorities closed educational facilities to protect public safety during the current period of civil unrest.
Schools in Bajaur’s border regions closed for a week
Earlier, the district administration in Bajaur has ordered the closure of 39 schools located near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border due to security concerns.
There are active border tensions throughout Bajaur district which specifically affect the regions of Loi Mamond, Wada Mamond, and Nawagai. Recent security developments have forced local authorities to establish protective measures in these areas.
Lodan Shahid who serves as Bajaur Deputy District Officer reported that Wada Mamond has 9 affected schools, while Loi Mamond contains 16 schools and Nawagai operates 14 educational institutions. The schools will observe a one-week closure period before they start their educational operations again.
According to Shahid, the authorities made this decision to protect both students and staff members amid the worsening border situation.
The district administration has implemented security measures through school closures, which will remain in effect until further notice, according to local authorities responding to emerging developments.
Officials confirmed that district education services will operate normally despite temporary school closures in specific areas.
The situation remains uncertain as officials advise people to stay alert while they work with security forces who are present in their area.
