Rana Sikandar Hayat has indicated that the Punjab government may revise the province’s academic calendar after private schools raised concerns about lengthy summer vacations affecting students’ education. Speaking about the issue, the minister acknowledged that extended breaks can negatively impact learning continuity and confirmed that officials are now examining different proposals to reduce academic losses […]
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Punjab announces summer vacations for educational institutions
The Punjab government has announced summer vacations for schools across the province as temperatures continue to rise ahead of the peak summer season. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat confirmed on Monday that all educational institutions in the province will observe summer holidays from May 22 to August 24. Read More: Summer vacations may start early […]
Summer vacations may start early in Punjab schools
Summer vacations in educational institutions across Punjab are likely to begin earlier than usual this year due to rising temperatures, heatwave alerts and the expected Eid-ul-Azha holidays, according to education and disaster management authorities. Read More: Punjab revises summer vacation schedule again for schools The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an advisory warning that temperatures across […]
Punjab enforces online attendance system in government schools
Punjab has introduced a mandatory online attendance system in all government schools, requiring both students and teachers to mark their presence digitally through the official School Information System. The decision aims to improve transparency and ensure accurate record-keeping across the province’s public education sector. Under the new directive, authorities will mark individuals absent if they […]
Punjab schools to open tomorrow with classes five days a week
Punjab Minister for School Education Rana Sikandar Hayat said on Monday that educational activities in the province would resume from April 1 (Wednesday), with classes taking place five days a week. He made the statement in a post on the social media platform X. Separately, in an official statement, the minister reiterated that schools in […]
Punjab schools to reopen from April 1
LAHORE – Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Monday announced that all schools across Punjab will reopen from April 1, following a temporary closure imposed due to rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East crisis. Read More: Punjab ‘mulls’ over extending school holidays The provincial government had earlier ordered the shutdown of educational institutions from March […]
Punjab schools announce winter break
The Punjab government has officially announced winter vacations for all educational institutions across the province, aiming to protect students and staff amid intensifying cold weather conditions. The decision applies to both government and private schools, ensuring a uniform academic pause. According to the notification issued by the School Education Department, winter holidays will begin on […]
Punjab schools ban mobile phones amid rising smog
LAHORE: The Punjab School Education Department has imposed a strict ban on the use of mobile phones by students in all public and private schools across the province. The directive, issued to district education authorities, requires immediate enforcement and emphasizes strict compliance. Schools have been instructed to encourage students’ participation in academic and co-curricular activities, […]
Use of mobile phones by students banned in Punjab schools
Use of mobile phones by students in all government and private schools has been banned across Punjab. In this regard, the School Education Department has directed the heads of all education authorities. In the letter, School Education Department directed that the ban on mobile phone use in schools should be implemented immediately. Encourage students to […]
Punjab schools may start summer break early due to heatwave threat
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has proposed an early start to summer vacations in Punjab’s schools. The recommendation comes in response to rising temperatures and the risk of heatwaves. A letter from PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia has been sent to the school education and higher education departments. It suggests adjusting school timings […]