ISLAMABAD - Minister for Federal Education Shafqat Mahmood Sunday said government to take strict administrative actions for the implementation and enforcement of the standard operating procedure (SOPs) in schools after its reopening and nothing will be rushed without proper consultations and students’ safety will be the top priority while making any decision.
Talking to a private news channel, Education minister said that our priority has always been the safety and security of students and teachers, adding, education department with the help of district administration would monitor the implementation of the SOPs in private schools and any school or academic institution that was found guilty of violating SOPs will be shut down by authorities.
The reopening of schools is not just an education decision, but primarily a public health one that needs to assess the various factors by analyzing how to mitigate the risk of contamination.
He explained that the reopening of schools depending on the evolution of the pandemic over the coming
months.
Minister further said the discussions will be held on the matter and authorities will review the decision in August in light of the coronavirus situation in the country. If the crisis is not curbed, schools and universities will not be opened, he said.
The Ministry has been preparing guidance on reopening that provide a full range of health and safety recommendations and in our final meeting health ministry would also be the part of our decisions as
well.
“We will limit the number of learners in classrooms and we will divide up pupils in different spaces, he said, adding, we are looking to learn from the experiences of other countries to plan our reopening
process.
Digital applications are being developed for teachers around socio-emotional and academic challenges, while student evaluations will be conducted differently, he said.
We must work together to make our education systems more resilient and better prepared for the current paradigm shift as well as to face a possible crisis in the future.
Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation (APPC) - Pakistan's Premier News Agency
Pakistani currency continues to gain against US Dollar and other currencies on April 18, 2024. US dollar was being quoted at 277.2 for buying and 280.3 for selling.
Euro comes down to 293 for buying and 296 for selling while British Pound stands at 342.25 for buying, and 345.65 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED was at 75.25 and Saudi Riyal's new rates was at 73.30.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 277.2 | 280.3 |
Euro | EUR | 293 | 296 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 342.25 | 345.65 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.25 | 75.95 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.3 | 74.05 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 181 | 182.8 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.63 | 747.63 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 201 | 203 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.45 | 38.85 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.45 | 40.85 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.57 | 35.92 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.32 | 3.43 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 902.26 | 912.91 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 58.24 | 59.52 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 164.75 | 169.63 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 25.42 | 25.68 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 722.1 | 730.1 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.37 | 77.05 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206 | 208 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 25.72 | 26.02 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 307.11 | 309.61 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.56 | 7.76 |
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