Schools Across Punjab Will be Closed From Friday

The Government of Punjab has directed all educational institutions to be shut down over the increasing number of COVID-19 cases. According to latest decisions and announcement of the provincial educational minister, Dr Murad Raas, all schools and colleges across the Punjab will be closed from Friday 19th March 2021.

The Provincial Education Minister has also shared the announcement on his official Twitter handler as well. He further said that on the violations of the government’s directions and orders the schools will be sealed.

During a press conference, Murad Raas said that all educational institutions across the province are being closed on the directions and recommendations of the National Command and Operation Center NCOC.

According to the provincial government’s decision, the educational institutions across the major cities in Punjab including Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Rawalpindi, Multan, and Sialkot would be closed for spring break from March 15 to March 28.