Karachi: (RightNow) The Sindh School Education Department has launched strict action against private schools operating in unsafe buildings. Inspection and registration processes will commence within 15 days.

The department has instructed the Directorate General to begin inspections. Identification of dangerous and unsafe buildings will be carried out.

Concerns over student safety were expressed in a meeting. Educational activities will not be allowed in hazardous buildings.

Students will be relocated to safer locations. Schools are instructed to adhere to set standards.

It is noteworthy that the province has 34,784 government schools, with 19,224 classrooms needing reconstruction.