Authorities in Bajaur tribal district announced that 39 public sector schools in various border areas will remain closed until further orders due to the prevailing security situation.

According to the notification issued, the decision to keep the schools located in different areas along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closed was taken at a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Shahid Ali Khan.

The notification, a copy of which is available with Dawn, stated that 39 schools located in the border areas of Lowi Mamund, War Mamund, and Nawagai tehsils will remain closed until further orders due to the prevailing security conditions.

It is worth noting that all public sector educational institutions in Bajaur, including schools and colleges, were set to reopen tomorrow after winter vacations.