{"id":543974,"date":"2026-05-01T08:45:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T03:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=543974"},"modified":"2026-05-01T08:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T03:45:20","slug":"66-schools-reopen-in-upper-kurram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/66-schools-reopen-in-upper-kurram\/","title":{"rendered":"66 schools reopen in Upper Kurram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>positive development<br \/>\n PESHAWAR<br \/>\nIn a positive development for the education sector, authorities have announced the reopening of 66 schools in Upper Kurram district following an improvement in the security situation. According to an official notification on Thursday, all 66 educational institutions resumed normal operations starting today. These schools had been temporarily closed due to security concerns arising from recent tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Officials stated that the decision to reopen the schools was made after a noticeable reduction in security threats.<br \/>\n The prolonged closure had disrupted students\u2019 education, raising concerns among parents and educators.<br \/>\nWith the reopening of these institutions after several months, academic activities have resumed, providing relief to students and ensuring that their educational future is not further affected,\u201d the statement added. The phased reopening of schools in the region reflects the administration\u2019s efforts to restore normalcy and prioritize education despite challenging circumstances. \u2014 DNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>positive development PESHAWAR In a positive development for the education sector, authorities have announced the reopening of 66 schools in Upper Kurram district following an improvement in the security situation. 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