BANNU: Government schools across Bannu district require an estimated Rs4.509 billion to address infrastructure deficiencies and provide essential facilities, according to official data.
The data gathered from the district education office identified 711 classrooms in need of repairs across 672 government schools, while 209 schools require washrooms. Boundary walls at 33 schools have also been identified as damaged or missing, making their construction or rehabilitation necessary.
As per the school-level infrastructure assessment and estimated financial requirements, primary schools accounted for the largest share of the deficiencies, with 585 institutions requiring more than Rs3.72 billion to address their infrastructure needs.
The data provided details of requirements and estimated costs by school category, tehsil and subdivision.
Official data shows Rs4.5bn needed to improve infrastructure
The findings highlighted the urgent need for investment in school infrastructure, as dilapidated classrooms, inadequate sanitation facilities and missing or damaged boundary walls directly affect the learning environment, students’ comfort and their safety.
According to the figures, 630 classrooms in 585 primary schools required repairs, while 188 washrooms and 22 boundary walls needed to be constructed or rehabilitated.
The estimated cost of addressing these deficiencies stands at Rs3.720 billion, accounting for approximately 82.5pc of the total funding requirement.
At the middle-school level, 35 institutions require repairs to 12 classrooms, seven washrooms and five boundary walls. The estimated cost of meeting these needs is Rs342.95 million.
The assessment identifies 39 high schools requiring repairs to 59 classrooms, along with 11 washrooms and five boundary walls. The estimated expenditure for these works is Rs394.52 million.
Meanwhile, 13 higher secondary schools require repairs to 10 classrooms, three washrooms and one boundary wall. The estimated cost of these interventions is Rs51.56 million.
Bannu tehsil has 417 government schools, where 227 classrooms require repairs. The area also needs 158 washrooms and the construction or rehabilitation of 33 boundary walls. All 33 boundary-wall requirements recorded in the district fall within Bannu tehsil.
In Wazir subdivision, 250 classrooms across 108 schools have been identified as needing repairs, while 32 washrooms are required. No boundary-wall requirements have been recorded for the subdivision.
Miryan tehsil has 56 schools, with 99 classrooms requiring repairs and 11 washrooms needed. In Domel tehsil, 49 classrooms across 42 schools need repairs, while four washrooms are required.
In Kaki tehsil, 60 classrooms across 30 schools require repairs. However, the report records no additional requirements for washrooms or boundary walls in the tehsil.
Similarly, 16 schools in Bakakhel tehsil require repairs to 26 classrooms and the construction of four washrooms.
The need to repair 250 classrooms in Wazir subdivision and provide 158 washrooms in Bannu tehsil stands out among the identified deficiencies.
The estimated funding requirement of more than Rs4.5 billion highlights the need for the relevant education authorities and the provincial government to prioritise school infrastructure in development planning and allocate resources to address the most pressing needs.
MNA SHIFTED TO HARIPUR JAIL: Deputy Commissioner Zia-ur-Rehman ordered the detention of MNA Maulana Syed Naseem Ali Shah for 30 days at Haripur Central Jail over allegations of inciting illegal protests, blocking roads and obstructing the performance of official duties, citing concerns over the maintenance of public order.
According to the detention order, a report was submitted by the district police officer on Oct 19, alleging that Mr Shah, a resident of Ghoriwala, Bannu, was involved in activities described by the authorities as anti-state and had been encouraging residents to participate in illegal protests.
The order stated that the alleged activities could lead to the closure of public roads and deliberate obstruction of government officials in the discharge of their duties, potentially disrupting peace and public order in the district.
The order further stated that the detention period will commence from the time of his arrest and placement in custody, unless the order is withdrawn earlier.
Published in Dawn, October 22nd, 2026
