LAHORE: The Punjab School Education Department has announced that all government schools in the province will remain open on Tuesday, May 28, 2025 to observe Youm-e-Takbeer, the day marking Pakistan’s entry into the list of nuclear powers.
A notification issued by the department said schools will hold special morning assemblies featuring the national anthem, prayers, and tributes to the Pakistan Army. Students will take part in programs that highlight the importance of the day and promote national pride and unity.
District-level competitions will also be organized, including:
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Speech contests on “Significance of Youm-e-Takbeer: Pakistan’s Journey to Becoming a Nuclear Power”
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Art and poster-making activities
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Milli Naghme (national songs) competitions
Winners in each category will receive a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.
Punjab schools open on 28 may 2025:
As per the official notification, Punjab government schools will remain open on May 28, 2025, to celebrate Youm-e-Takbeer. Special programs, competitions, and assemblies will be held to mark the day and promote patriotism.
The department has directed all Chief Executive Officers of District Education Authorities (DEAs) to ensure full participation of students and staff. Schools have also been asked to encourage students to take a pledge for peace, development, and scientific progress in the country.
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The circular added that summer vacations will start right after the Youm-e-Takbeer events. Schools must send photos and reports of the celebrations to the department by email and official WhatsApp groups.
The notification, signed by Muhammad Akbar, Section Officer (ACAD-II), has been marked as “Most Important” and shared with all education offices across Punjab.
Punjab CM launches insulin card for diabetic children:
Earlier, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a new program, “CM Insulin for Diabetes,” to support children suffering from Type-I congenital diabetes. She personally launched the ‘CM Insulin Card’ and visited the homes of young patients to deliver the cards.
The Chief Minister, along with Pakistan Post riders, visited Sabzazar Q-Block and handed over an insulin card to Wasay Adnan. She also went to Jamil Town to deliver cards to Zainab Waheed and Zain Shahzad.
She provided insulin, glucometers, BSR strips, and needle boxes to all three children. She hugged Wasay’s grandmother and met other family members. Wasay, the youngest of three siblings, was born with diabetes. The CM also promised to send him a toy car and expressed kindness toward him and the other children.
She instructed health officials to arrange an eye check-up for Zain Shahzad. Locals warmly welcomed her, with many people watching from rooftops and girls throwing flower petals on her arrival. She also took selfies with children at their request.
Elderly women offered prayers for her health and success. Speaking to families, she said she understands the worries of parents and the struggles of children living with diabetes. She explained that the free insulin program was launched after hearing the concerns of parents who cannot afford treatment.
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She added that under the Sehatmand Punjab vision, the government will help all children in need of medicines and insulin. For the first time, children are being given glucometers and test strips along with insulin. She said the health of children is a top priority and the rise in diabetes cases among children is a serious issue.
Punjab approves major reforms to improve Punjab’s traffic system:
On other hand, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif led a high-level meeting on Monday to review and improve the traffic management system in the province. The government made several decisions to improve road safety and reduce traffic violations.
One key decision was to raise traffic violation fines by up to ten times. The government also decided to take legal action against parents who allow underage children to drive. Vehicles carrying unsafe loads, such as steel rods sticking out, will be seized immediately.
The meeting also approved action against one-wheeling and dangerous driving. These actions will now be treated as criminal offences. The chief minister also ordered work to remove traffic blockages on Bedian Road and other important roads in Lahore.
The traffic plan includes redesigning 372 busy traffic points across Punjab, including 77 in Lahore. To make the system more transparent, every traffic ticket will now include video or photo evidence. Digital screens will also be set up along roads to warn drivers in advance about traffic jams.
