ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has canceled the Saturday holiday for two months in Islamabad’s educational institutions, effective from November 30 to February 1, 2025.
As per an official notification, Saturday will be observed as a working day in all educational institutions under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) to make up for the academic loss caused by frequent closures.
The notification stated that all educational institutions will follow six working days from November 30 to February 1, adhering to the already notified official timings. The notification was sent to the heads of institutions at the Islamabad model schools and colleges.
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This decision came after the educational institutions had remained closed for three consecutive days in Rawalpindi and Islamabad during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demonstrations in the federal capital which started on November 24 and culminated in the wee hours of Wednesday, November 27.
Academic circles criticised the back-to-back interruption in the regular studies in the twin cities and highlighted difficulties for educators and students who were required to complete curriculums within a prescribed timeline for an academic year.
All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association North Punjab President Abrar Ahmed Khan also complained that the students were not being given sufficient time to complete their regular studies.
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Abrar highlighted that the provincial education boards decided to organise matriculation exams from March 4, whereas, winter vacations will be observed from December 20 to January 10.
He urged the educational boards to reconsider the matric examination schedule due to disruptions in academic activities.
It should be noted that, due to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests, educational institutions in Islamabad and Rawalpindi remained closed for several days, affecting students’ education, while roads were closed and commercial activities were also suspended.
