LAHORE: The Punjab School Education Department on Friday notified revised working hours for all public and private schools across the province, effective from August 24 to October 15.
Under the new schedule, schools will operate from Monday to Friday. Single-shift schools will remain open from 8am to 1:30pm Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 12:45pm on Fridays.
In double-shift schools, the morning shift will run from 8am to 12:30pm Monday to Thursday and from 8am to noon on Fridays. The evening shift will operate from 1pm to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday and from 2pm to 5:30pm on Fridays.
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The department directed chief executive officers of district education authorities to ensure implementation of the revised schedule. They have also been authorised to adjust the 15-minute difference in timings for girls’ schools according to local requirements.
Saturday will remain a holiday. Schools across Punjab are scheduled to reopen on August 24 after the summer break.
