SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The Government Primary Girls School in Barmal, South Waziristan, is lacking essential facilities, prompting residents to demand immediate action from the authorities.
The government primary girls’ school in Dana Ragzai, located in Tehsil Barmal, has been facing a severe shortage of basic amenities for many years, raising significant concerns about the future of the hundreds of female students enrolled there.
According to residents, the condition of the school has deteriorated due to long-standing neglect, leaving students without the necessary resources for a safe and supportive learning environment. Parents and community elders report that the school is experiencing an acute shortage of teaching staff, which forces the existing teachers to manage multiple classes simultaneously.
Furthermore, the building lacks proper classrooms, drinking water, sanitation facilities, and boundary walls, all of which are critical for the safety and comfort of the young girls attending the school.
Residents express that these deficiencies are discouraging families from sending their daughters to school, which risks increasing the number of girls who are out of school in the area.
They emphasize that education is already a challenge in remote tribal districts, and such obstacles further limit opportunities for girls to continue their studies.
The community has appealed to district education authorities and government representatives to take immediate steps to address this crisis. Their demands include hiring additional teachers, providing necessary facilities, and upgrading the school’s status to middle-level, allowing students to continue their education beyond primary classes without having to travel long distances.
Locals insist that timely action is essential to secure the educational future of girls in Barmal and ensure they receive the quality learning environment they deserve.
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