ISLAMABAD: In view of the situation in the twin cities, the administration has decided to keep all educational institutions in Rawalpindi and Islamabad closed on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
According to Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Hassan Waqar Cheema, all government and private schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, in view of the law and order situation.
Earlier, the All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association had also announced a holiday in schools in Islamabad on Tuesday. According to the All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association, educational institutions will be closed due to the current situation.
The Deputy Commissioner Islamabad has said that, in view of the ongoing situation in the federal capital, all educational institutions will be closed on Tuesday, November 26. This decision will be applicable to all educational institutions in Islamabad.
It is worth noting that earlier, in view of the PTI protest in the Islamabad and Rawalpindi, the authorities had decided to close all educational institutions on November 25.
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Meanwhile, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi had postponed the Intermediate practical examinations scheduled for the 25th after the government declared a public holiday in the twin cities.
Controller of Examinations Tanveer Asghar Awan said that the new date for the practical examinations would be announced later.
However, he said that the practical examinations in all districts except Rawalpindi would be held as per the date sheet. The practical examinations of Intermediate Physics and Health and Physical Education were scheduled to be held today.
On the other hand, Punjab’s Secretary of Schools, Khalid Nazir Watto, announced that winter holidays will begin on December 20, 2024, in the province.
As per reports, the Secretary of Schools, in a statement, also mentioned that the winter holidays would continue until January 10, 2025. A total of 21 days have been designated for the winter vacation in Punjab.
Punjab schools winter vacation schedule announced, starting Dec 20 to Jan 10
