Former UK Prime Minister and UN envoy Gordon Brown discussed with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on a proposal for a security plan for Pakistan’s schools.
According to BBC report, brown showed his interest for the protection of schools across the country and also proposed safety measures such as security fences, metal detectors, armed guards and emergency communication systems.
Brown is promoting a plan for safe schools drawn up by education charity, World at School, drawing upon the best practice being used in parts of Pakistan and other countries.
Brown also urged the international community to fund the security improvements.
The plan also calls for creation of peace zones around schools, negotiated with local community and religious leaders. It also suggests armed guards on vantage points and checks on security staff.
The proposal also recommends that small schools in isolated areas could be brought together into places where they could be better protected or moved to areas of greater safety.
A spokesman for PM Nawaz reiterated his personal commitment to working with Brown regarding the proposal.
