Punjab govt changes school timings amid cold weather conditions

Lahore:  Punjab's caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday announced that schools, due to the ongoing winter wave, would recommence on January 10, 2024.

The chief minister specified that, during the period from January 10 to January 22, the schools would commence at 9:30 am.

The caretaker CM emphasized the importance of wearing jackets and warm clothing during this period.

Due to the ongoing winter wave, schools will resume on 10th Jan, 2024. From 10th to 22nd Jan, schools will start at 9:30 am. It is highly advisable to wear jackets and warm clothes.@SchoolEduPunjab @punjab_hed pic.twitter.com/P4fsr54VqB

— Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) January 8, 2024

The Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had earlier declared an extension of winter holidays for all public and private educational institutions until January 7, following Punjab's lead.

A notification from the provincial education department outlined the decision, citing the prevailing freezing temperatures as the reason for keeping schools closed until the specified date.