The Punjab government has announced that summer holidays in schools will start from June 1, 2025. However, the date may change if temperatures rise further. Education Secretary Khalid Nazir Wattoo said the decision will protect students and staff from extreme heat. Authorities are closely monitoring weather conditions to adjust plans if needed. Climate change continues […]
Schools
Eidul Fitr holidays in Punjab: Schools to reopen after April 7
The Punjab government has announced Eidul Fitr holidays for all educational institutions, starting from March 28. Both public and private schools will remain closed for the break. Schools will reopen on April 7, and the annual results for students will be declared on April 4. This break will allow students and teachers time to celebrate […]
£190 million NCA funds to boost education in Pakistan
The government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to use £190 million, about Rs54 billion, to build schools and a university in Pakistan. This money comes from the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA). It played a crucial role in the conviction of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The government aims to promote education […]
Rawalpindi announces two holidays for educational institutions
The civil administration of district Rawalpindi has announced two holidays for all educational institutions on account of the prevailing law and order situation in the city. According to a notification, all public and private schools and colleges would remain closed on November 8 and 9. The district administration spokesman informed that due to prevailing law […]
Schools, colleges shut in Wazirabad due to PTI long march
In view of the arrival of the long march of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Wazirabad, a holiday was announced Tuesday for the schools and colleges along the Grand Trunk (GT) Road. According to official sources, the decision to announce a holiday for the schools and colleges adjacent to the GT Road in Wazirabad was taken […]
PTI long march: Educational institutes will remain open in Islamabad Red Zone
Capital police on Friday said all traffic routes including the red zone are open in Islamabad city. According to the reports, the traffic flow is normal on all the highways of Islamabad. The capital police said that routine activities are going on in all commercial centers of the city. While all schools and educational institutions […]
Indian Supreme Court panel divided over ban on hijab in schools
An Indian Supreme Court panel said on Thursday it was divided over a ban on hijabs in schools, and referred the matter to the chief justice, effectively leaving in place a state’s ruling against the scarves worn by women that has sparked uproar. Karnataka state’s ban on the garment in schools in February triggered protests […]
Punjab: Teachers are prohibited to use YouTube
The School Education Department (SED) of Punjab has decided that teachers are not allowed to use YouTube. SED received complaints that some teachers are running YouTube channels. The department has ordered relevant authorities to watch these teachers’ activities and SED is also creating a list of teachers who are running YouTube channels. An official said […]
Schools reopen across Punjab and KP after decline in COVID’19 cases
LAHORE/PESHAWAR: On Tuesday, all public and private educational institutions in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reopened after a sudden decline in COVID’19 cases, Daily Times reported. The notification issued by the education department says that only 50% of students are allowed in schools with strict adherence to coronavirus-related restrictions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as […]
Citizens ask authorities to take notice of COVID SOPs violations in private schools
ISLAMABAD: Citizens of the federal capital Wednesday asked the district administration to take strict action against those private schools involved in clear violation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the COVID-19. According to them, “These SOPs issued by National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) were meant to protect the children from carrying the Coronavirus […]