KARACHI: It has been decided to issue show-cause notices to all absentee teachers in government colleges across Sindh, ARY News reported.
Colleges Secretary Nadeem Memon presided over a meeting to review the attendance of educational staff in colleges throughout the province.
During the briefing, it was revealed that a large number of employees belonging to the education department are absent from their duties in various regions of Sindh.
The meeting discussed in detail the complete activation of the biometric attendance system to ensure transparency.
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During the proceedings, the Colleges Secretary ordered strict action against absent employees across all provincial educational institutions in accordance with service rules.
Yesterday, the Sindh government has announced new school timings for educational institutions operating under the School Education and Literacy Department.
According to an official notification issued by the School Education and Literacy Department, the revised timings came into effect on August 6 and will remain in force until further orders.
The department has directed all concerned officers and school administrations to ensure strict compliance with the new schedule.
Single-Shift Primary Schools
August 6 – October 31
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
November 1 – March 31
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Double-Shift Primary Schools
First Shift
August 6 – October 31
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
November 1 – March 31
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Second Shift
August 6 – October 31
- Monday to Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Friday: 10:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
November 1 – March 31
- Monday to Thursday: 12:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
- Friday: 10:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Single-Shift Elementary, Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools
August 6 – October 31
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
November 1 – March 31
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Double-Shift Elementary, Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools
First Shift
August 6 – October 31
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
November 1 – March 31
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Second Shift
August 6 – October 31
- Monday to Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Friday: 10:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
November 1 – March 31
- Monday to Thursday: 12:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
- Friday: 10:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
The notification states that the revised school timings will remain effective until further orders.