4 d. ago Punjab keeps schools open as citizens await closure or online classes amid hazardous smog

LAHORE: As Lahore once again chokes under a thick blanket of toxic smog, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 985 in several areas this week, many are questioning why the Punjab government has not ordered school closures or shifted to online classes, as it did last year when the AQI crossed 1,000. Last year, […]

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4 d. ago Punjab dismisses rumors of Saturday holiday for educational institutions

LAHORE: The Punjab School Education Department has refuted claims circulating on social media about a new Saturday holiday for schools, colleges, and universities across the province. A document dated October 28, 2025, went viral online, stating that all students would receive Saturdays off while teachers and administrative staff would have alternate Saturdays as holidays. The […]

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6 d. ago Winter holiday dates for schools in Punjab for current academic year announced – Check details here

Schools across the country will observe their winter holidays from Thursday, December 25, 2025, to Friday, January 9, 2026, according to the official academic calendar. During this break, there will be no classes or academic activities. The school year will resume on Monday, January 12, 2026, with all regular classes starting as scheduled. Students and […]

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9 d. ago Punjab announces new school timings as smog situation worsens

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced new school timings starting Monday as smog continues to intensify across the province. Daily sessions will now begin at 8:45am, the government said in a statement. Lahore has remained the world’s most polluted city for the past three days, with air quality dropping to hazardous levels. The thick blanket […]

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2 w. ago School holiday schedule for Fall/Autumn updated – Check details here

As per the directives of the Punjab government, the annual Fall/Autumn school break will remain cancelled this year. All public and private schools have been ordered to remain open during this time. The decision was announced in August of this year that there would be no Fall/Autumn break for schools across the province. The decision […]

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2 w. ago Will Punjab end Saturday holidays for schools starting October 20?

LAHORE – The Punjab Department of School Education has prepared a new timetable for schools for the upcoming winter season.

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2 w. ago Punjab winter school timings spark confusion among teachers and parents

ISLAMABAD: Confusion spread across Punjab’s education system on Thursday after contradictory announcements on winter school timings left students, teachers, and parents uncertain about the new schedule. Earlier on Wednesday, several district education authorities (DEAs) across Punjab issued notifications introducing revised winter timings for schools, specifying new reporting hours for both teachers and students. However, by […]

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2 w. ago New winter school timings in Punjab from October 16 announced

LAHORE – The Punjab government has officially announced the new winter school timings for all public and private schools across

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3 w. ago Punjab announces decision on closure of schools and colleges

LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Monday announced that all schools and colleges across the province will remain open on Tuesday as scheduled, dispelling widespread rumours of closures amid recent protests. The clarification came after confusion spread among students and parents following demonstrations by Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). “All schools in Punjab are open […]

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3 w. ago School Holiday announced on Saturday in Lahore amid security concerns

LAHORE – All Pakistan Private Schools Federation has announced that private schools in Punjab, Islamabad, and other affected regions will

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