Punjab’s Minister for School Education, Rana Sikandar Hayat, has said that no final decision has yet been taken on summer vacations in schools across the province.He explained that while the School Education Department has completed its initial planning, the government will only announce holidays after the proposal is formally approved.
According to sources, officials are considering starting the break from May 25, given the rising temperatures and the risk of heatwaves.The plan also includes the possibility of extending the holidays this year, with schools potentially remaining closed until August 16 to shield students from the harsh monsoon season and extreme humidity.
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The minister emphasized that several proposals are under review, and the government is weighing both academic schedules and students’ health before making a final call.He assured that the decision will be announced soon, once the weather situation and examination timetable have been carefully assessed.
Rana Sikandar Hayat also urged parents and students not to rely on social media rumors, stressing that the official notification will come directly from the government after the Chief Minister’s approval.
