ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – Schools holidays in the country are likely to be extended beyond May 31.
An important meeting presided over by Education Minister Shafaqat Mahmood decided to close educational institutions across the country from June 1.
During the meeting, Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan opposed the idea of reopening schools from June 1.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, however, has supported the idea to reopen schools from June 1.
Earlier today, Punjab education Minister Murad Raas rejected the rumors that the schools would be opened on 1st June, saying that safety of children and teachers was their first priority.
The provincial minister for School Education, Murad Raas, took to Twitter to dismiss fake news, attributed to his name, which stated that the government has decided to open schools from the first of June no matter the cost.
The education minister said that lives of children and teachers are the top priority of the government, adding that a final decision will be announced by him.
He also urged the people to not follow the fake news regarding the opening of schools.
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