ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has summoned the Director General of the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) in person in a case concerning the dilapidated condition of educational institutions in the rural areas of the federal capital.
Justice Raja Inaam Amin Minhas issued the direction while hearing a petition filed by Sohaib Shabbir Qazi on the issue of deteriorating school buildings in rural Islamabad. During the hearing, the petitioner’s lawyers, Deputy Attorney General Faisal Irfan and other parties concerned appearedbefore the court.
Justice Minhas observed that the matter required the education authorities concerned to appearbefore the court and directed the DG FDE to personally attend the next hearing.
The court subsequently summoned the DG FDE and adjourned further proceedings. The petition highlights concerns regarding the condition of educational institutions in rural areas of Islamabad, where dilapidated buildings can pose risks to students and teachers and affect the provision of education.
The court’s decision to require the senior education official to appear personally indicates that it wants a clear response from the FDE regarding the condition of the schools and stepsbeingtakentoaddresstheissue.
Further proceedings will take place at the next hearing. Staff Reporter