Schools barred from selling books, uniforms and stationery items
- 18-Apr-2026
KARACHI: In a major relief for parents, the Sindh Government’s Schools Education and Literacy Department has imposed a strict ban on the sale of syllabus books, uniforms, and stationery within school premises. Under the new regulations, school managements are prohibited from forcing parents to purchase items from specific shops or vendors. According to the formal […]
Schools to remain closed from April 6 to 25?- Fact-Check
- 04-Apr-2026
LAHORE: The truth behind a viral claim regarding the closure of schools from April 6 to April 25 due to rising petrol prices has surfaced, ARY News reported. The Punjab School Education Department has categorically rejected a notification circulating on social media that claimed all schools would be closed during those dates. Noor-ul-Huda, the spokesperson […]
Schools get new update on FRIDAY schedule
- 03-Apr-2026
LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hyat clarified the Friday holiday policy for schools, stating that “work from home” will be implemented on Fridays instead of a full holiday, ARY News reported. The provincial minister confirmed that all government and private schools, colleges, and universities are permitted to hold online classes on Fridays. He further […]
Schools to reopen from THIS date in Punjab
- 30-Mar-2026
LAHORE: The government of Punjab has announced to reopen all educational institutions from 1 April 2026, following the closure caused by a fuel crisis and economic pressures. The Education Minister of Punjab, Rana Sikandar Hayat, said that all classes will be conducted physically, with no option for online or hybrid learning. He added that educational […]
Schools to remain closed till March 31 in Sindh
- 10-Mar-2026
KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has announced the closure of educational institutions in the province from tomorrow (March 11) up to March 31. A session of the Sindh Cabinet decided that the examinations will be held in time despite the schools’ holidays. Exams will continue as scheduled, and institutions are allowed to conduct online classes […]
Schools shift online as education ministry prioritizes student safety
- 02-Mar-2026
The Ministry of Education in Kuwait announced that distance learning will continue until further notice for all educational levels and systems. This includes: general education, religious education, private schools, and evening classes. Classes will be conducted online using the Microsoft Teams platform. The Ministry said it is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with relevant […]
Sindh issues strict fire safety directives for private schools
- 27-Jan-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh government has issued strict fire safety directives for private schools across the province, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions has instructed all private educational institutions to ensure full compliance with fire prevention and safety protocols. Under the directives, the installation of fire alarms, smoke […]
Private schools: Major update for parents regarding books, uniforms
- 23-Jan-2026
LAHORE: Punjab education department has barred private schools from forcing parents to buy books and uniforms from specific shops. The School Education Department in a formal directive issued for private schools, barred them from forcing parents to go to a specific shop for uniforms and books. According to the notification, no private school is allowed […]
Schools reopen after winter break as new timings take effect
- 19-Jan-2026
All public and private schools across Punjab have reopened today, marking the resumption of academic activities after the winter holidays. The winter vacation in Punjab schools had commenced on 20 December, during which students were given a total of 30 days off. The provincial education authorities have rejected reports suggesting any further extension in the […]
Sindh changes school timings due to extreme cold
- 10-Jan-2026
KARACHI: Sindh government on Saturday, today, decided to change schools timings owing to the intensity of the rising cold in the province, ARY News reported. According to the new change, all the private and government schools in the province will be now opened on 9 am instead of 8 am in morning. On the other […]