ISLAMBAD: Students have been facing book shortages in Islamabad government schools, while the new annual session has started on April 22.
As per the sources, schools under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) have been grappling with a shortage of ninth-class books.
Sources revealed that books will be provided to students today to address this issue. Meanwhile, teachers have expressed concerns regarding any further delay in the provision of books to the students.
A source within FDE claimed that books have been printed and we will deliver them to students on Thursday today. The official further added that students experienced a delay of approximately one week due to technical reasons.
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Moreover, a source within the Ministry of Education stated that “there is no shortage of 9th-class books.” He claimed that “more than 70% of textbooks have been delivered, and the remaining will be delivered by Saturday.”
According to the official, to facilitate students and teachers, the books were already accessible online, ensuring that students did not suffer any loss.
