Authorities in Punjab have dismissed widespread rumours about school closures or early winter vacations circulating on social media. Despite the deteriorating air quality and growing smog crisis, officials clarified that no decision has been made to shut down educational institutions this year. Speculation intensified after Lahore once again topped global pollution charts, recording a hazardous […]
Punjab Education Department
Punjab to distribute tablet computers to 5,780 schools soon
The Punjab Education Department has announced that tablet computers will be distributed to 5,780 schools across the province under the education project, aiming to modernize classrooms and improve digital learning opportunities for students. In Lahore, around 445 schools will receive tablets, while Faisalabad will get 439 schools covered and Multan Division will see distribution across […]
Punjab announces two-day school closure amid India-Pakistan tensions
The Punjab Education Department has announced a two-day holiday for all educational institutions in the province due to the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. A notification regarding the closure has also been issued. According to a statement by Punjab’s Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, the decision to close schools, colleges, and universities was made […]
Punjab govt cancels recruitment of teachers
Punjab government has canceled the recruitment of 34,000 teachers due to the non-availability of funds. The Education Department has stopped PPSC from giving an ad for making new recruitments. 2,000 heads and 300 senior headmasters of grade-17 were to be recruited under the PPSC besides 31,700 teachers in grades 14, 15 and 16. The Education […]
Punjab announces summer vacations from 1st June
The Punjab Education Department has announced summer vacations. The authority has issued a notification in this regard. According to the notification, educational institutions will remain closed in Punjab from June 1 till August 14. All educational activities will remain suspended during this period. On the other hand, summer vacations at mountainous regions will be observed […]