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Sindh schools could shut if Coronavirus cases rise: Saeed Ghani

February 2, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Sindh might close schools if the coronavirus infections in the province witness an increase. The announcement came a day after all of the educational institutions in the province reopened.

During a press conference on February 1, Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani said all educational institutions reopened, while some unprepared schools remained close.

“Parents who do not want to send their children to schools can refrain from it. Also, the administration can’t ensure SOPs’ implementation; the parents should play their part in it as well,” the education minister said.

Moreover, the Ghani said that 50% attendance was permitted in the schools in a bid to keep the virus at bay, adding that the government had conducted COVID-19 testing in schools and colleges.

Until now, the positivity rate in colleges is 1.9%, while in schools it stands at 5.9%, Saeed Ghani said.

He also highlighted that four colleges had been shut after several COVID-19 cases were reported there.

Saeed Ghani justifies why he is on side with schools over fee collection

December 5, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Minister for Education Saeed Ghani has on Saturday responded to the schools’ administration over receiving fees from parents amid closure during COVID-19 pandemic.

While justifying his support to school administration, Saeed Ghani asked as to from where schools would pay the salaries of teachers, if they would not collect the fee.

“Being an education minister, I was not in favour of closing schools,” he said adding that provincial education ministers during a meeting headed by Shafqat Mahmood had a varying opinion on the vacation issue.

He said that the COVID-19 situation is different from the previous wave and threw his weight behind the suggestion that some schools could be reopened.

It is pertinent to mention here that the federal government announced the closure of all educational institutions from November 26 to December 24 due to the spike in COVID-19 cases.

“It has been decided to close all educational institutions across Pakistan from November 26 till December 24. Winter vacations will be started from December 25 to January 10. Children will continue their academic activities from their homes as all academic sessions will be continued using the online medium,” said Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood.

“The provincial governments will decide on the online academic sessions and homework for the students. We are hoping for reopening the educational institutions from January 11 after witnessing improvements in the pandemic situation. The situation will be reviewed in the first week of January 2021.”

Schools in Sindh to reopen from September 28

September 22, 2020 by Web Desk

Education Minister of Sindh Saeed Ghani has said that the secondary schools across the province will resume classes from September 28. According to the details, while talking to media in Larkana, he said grades 6 to 8, of all private and government schools, will resume classes in Sindh from September 28. Saeed Ghani said that … Read more

Saeed Ghani visits schools in Korangi to review SOPs implementation

September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani on Wednesday visited various schools in Korangi to review implementation on the standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Saeed Ghani during his visit to the schools inquired about the arrangements made there to contain coronavirus outbreak.

On the occasion, the provincial education minister asked questions from the students of the schools about the SOPs designed in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

Later, in his interaction with media officials, Saeed Ghani expressed his satisfaction over the arrangements made by the private schools and urged the administration to ensure that no student or teacher enters the school without the mask.

Schools and colleges across Pakistan reopened, yesterday, ending a nearly six-month-long closure due to coronavirus pandemic.

The Sindh Textbook Board (STBB) had failed in printing and distributing textbooks to government schools across the province.

The books are distributed to the children studying in government schools by the STBB before the commencement of the new academic year, but the authorities have failed this year.

According to sources, private publishers have cut down the printing of government textbooks by 40% due to non-payment of money.

Meanwhile, the books printed by STBB had also not been distributed among the children.

Failures will be promoted by getting passing marks

May 31, 2020 by Web Desk

Saeed Ghani, Education Minister of Sindh has once again clarified that no decision regarding reopening schools has been taken yet. Saeed Ghani while addressing a news conference in Karachi said that There will be no special exams this year. He said “I can’t say for sure whether there will be exams in the next 3 … Read more

We are bound to implement Supreme Court’s orders, Saeed Ghani

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Education Minister of Sindh Saeed Ghani said that they are bound to put Supreme Court’s order into practice. Saeed Ghani said while talking to BOL News that markets will be opened on Saturday and Sunday as well. However, he showed his concern that women are going to the markets with their kids. Saeed Ghani also … Read more

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