Education ministry refuses to open school grounds.

ISLAMABAD -- Education Ministry on Wednesday rejected the proposal of opening schools grounds for walk.

In response to a calling attention notice moved by two lawmakers of ruling PTI Ali Nawaz Awan and Khurram Shahzad Nawaz, Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood and Parliamentary Secretary Wajiha Akram categorically said that schools grounds could not be used for public walk.

The two lawmakers had sought minister's attention regarding non-utilisation of the grounds of schools in Islamabad for public walk in the evening, causing grave concern amongst the public.

MNA Ali Nawaz Awan while speaking on the floor of the house said that schools grounds are public property and should be opened for public walk.

The Parliamentary Secretary Education said rules and policy did not allow opening these schools ground for public. To this, Mr Awan said policy/rules...