KP PUSHES ‘EDUCATION & HEALTH EMERGENCY’ AGENDA AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT HIGHLIGHTS MAJOR REFORMS

Special Assistant to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister for Information and Public Relations, Shafi Jan has said the provincial government is driving “transformative reforms” in education and health, with the welfare and quality education of special children placed at the top of its priorities. He was addressing a ceremony at the Special Education Institute in Kohat.
Shafi Jan said an education emergency has been enforced across the province, with Rs 6.2 billion allocated for improving facilities in schools. He said selected boys’ and girls’ high schools in Kohat are being upgraded to higher secondary level, enabling more students to pursue advanced education. He added that steps are also underway to upgrade the local girls’ college to degree level.
The special assistant noted that establishing a dedicated women’s university in Kohat has become a pressing need and the process of identifying suitable land is in progress. He also announced that Government High School Kohat No. 2 is being upgraded to higher secondary level and a grant of Rs.25 million has been approved to upgrade the Government High School No. 3 to the same level.
Discussing the health sector, Mr. Jan said the province is also under a health emergency. He announced that a 1,000-bed major hospital will be built in Kohat to cater to the southern districts while existing hospitals are being strengthened through comprehensive reforms.
Applauding performances by special children, including recitation and drama, he said their preparation reflected the dedication of teachers and the institute’s administration. Special children require focused support, he said, assuring that the government will continue extending maximum assistance.
Shafi Jan announced a Rs.5 million special grant for the Special Education Institute and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the education, training and welfare of special children.
Later, Mr. Jan also visited the under construction building of Liaqat Memorial Hospital Kohat, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Rahimullah Mehsud. He inspected various sections of the project and reviewed the quality, pace and progress of construction. He directed officials to expedite work, saying the provision of quality healthcare facilities remains a core priority of the provincial government.