The Caretaker Government of Punjab has announced new school timings in the metropolis on Monday.
Chief Minister Punjab Naqvi relaxed the working hours of all private and government schools. This decision was taken due to heavy fog in different areas of Punjab.
Chief Minister Naqvi announced the reopening of schools on January 10, 2024. From January 10 to 22, the school schedule will begin at 9:30 a.m., ensuring a cautious approach amid weather challenges.
The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of students to stay warm by wearing jackets and comfortable clothes.
The Sindh Government has changed the school timings
According to the notification issued by the Sindh Education Department, Government and private schools across the province have been mandated to start their daily work from 8:30 am. the notification said, further adding that the new timings shall remain enforced till January 31, 2024.
The academic calendar of educational institutions of Sindh has been finalized, with government and private schools preparing for their academic year starting from 15th April 2024. Also, the colleges of the province are scheduled to start their academic sessions from August 1, 2024.