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Winter vacations to start from Dec 23 in Punjab 

Winter vacations to start from Dec 23 in Punjab 

The Punjab Education Department has changed the winter holiday schedule for schools. The holidays will now start on December 23 instead of December 20. Schools will reopen on January 13, 2025. Earlier, the break was planned from December 20 to January 10. In Sindh, schools (both private and public) will be closed for winter holidays … Read more

Winter vacations for schools and colleges announced in Sindh

Winter vacations for schools and colleges announced in Sindh

The Sindh Education Department on Tuesday announced the winter vacation schedule for public and private educational institutions across the province. According to a notification, the educational institutions in the province will observe winter vacation from December 22 to 31. After the winter break, the educational institutions will reopen on Wednesday (January 1, 2024). Another side … Read more

School winter vacations extended again in these states. Check latest update here

School Closure in Sindh as Heavy Rainfall Predicted on Friday

In Islamabad, various schools and higher education institutions shut down due to law enforcement reporting a terrorist threat from militant groups. Additionally, there were reports of one-week school and college closures in Punjab during the holidays in the capital, citing security concerns. School Holidays in Punjab Posts on social media platforms such as X and … Read more

Punjab Announces Decision on Winter vacations and New School Timings

Punjab announces new timings for schools

Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi declared on Monday that the winter holidays for schools and colleges in Punjab would not be extended further. Despite citizens in Punjab urging the government to reconsider due to dense fog and intense cold, the educational institutes are set to resume on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, after an extended break. … Read more

School winter vacations in Punjab; Check the latest update on extended holidays

School winter vacations in Punjab; Check the latest update on extended holidays

People in Punjab want the school winter break extended due to harsh weather. Parents worry about kids getting sick and want more vacation days. Smog is also a concern, with cities like Lahore having bad air quality. People in Punjab are requesting the government extend school winter vacations further because of dense fog and severe … Read more

Is Punjab extending schools winter vacations for another week?

Cold weather has taken hold of Punjab, including Lahore and other cities, with temperatures dropping to single digits. Kids who go to school are currently on winter break and spending time at home. The annual winter holidays for all government and private schools started on December 18, 2023, and were set to end on January … Read more

Schools winter vacations extended until January 15

Schools winter vacations extended until January 15

Due to a severe cold wave affecting parts of Pakistan, the government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has decided to extend winter holidays for both public and private schools. The extremely cold weather is making it challenging for students to attend classes. The Deputy Commissioner of Bhimbhar issued a notification stating that all schools will … Read more

Punjab Govt extends winter vacations till Jan 9

Punjab Govt
  • The Punjab government has issued notification.
  • Winter vacation in schools will be continued till Jan 9.
  • The schools across Punjab will now open on January 10.

LAHORE: The School Education Department has extended the winter holidays due to the severity of the weather in Punjab province.

The Punjab government has issued a notification to increase holidays in schools. The notification states that winter vacation in schools will be held till January 9. The notification states that public and private schools across Punjab will now open on January 10.

It is pertinent to mention that the winter vacation commenced in Punjab’s schools on Dec 18 and would continue till the start of next year.

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Winter Vacations Declared for Additional Educational Institutions

Winter Vacations Declared for Additional Educational Institutions

Non-formal schools in Punjab start winter break on January 1st for 10 days. Rumor of winter break extension for all schools due to Lahore High Court order. Official announcement on extension expected after government approval. The Department of Literacy and Non-Formal Education declared that winter vacations in non-formal schools throughout Punjab will begin at the … Read more

FDE announces winter vacations for educational institutions

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  • “There will be winter vacations from Dec 25 to 29 in federal administration”.
  • Federal educational institutions will open on Monday, January 2024.
  • Earlier, Sindh and Punjab governments also announced winter vacation.

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced the winter vacations for educational institutes operating under the federal administration.

According to the announcement issued by the Federal Directorate of Education(FDE), there will be winter vacations from December 25 to 29 in federal educational institutions.

The Federal Directorate of Education said that federal educational institutions will open on Monday, January 2024 after Friday, December 22, 2023.

Earlier, Sindh and Punjab governments also announced the winter vacation schedule for the year.

The Sindh schools will have the vacations from December 22 to 31.

After the winter break, the educational institutions will reopen on Monday (January 1, 2024).

Meanwhile, In Punjab the winter break for school children will commence from December 18, 2023, and continue till January 1, 2024.

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Sindh winter vacation schedule for schools 2023

Karachi – The Sindh government has announced winter vacations in public and private schools for which a notification has also been issued. According to the details, the Sindh Education Department has issued a holiday notification according to which all public and private schools will be on winter vacation from December 22 to December 31. The … Read more

No extension in winter vacations in Punjab

Punjab winter vacations

Punjab decided against extending winter vacations Schools and colleges will reopen on Jan 9 SED had announced two week-long long winter holidays LAHORE: Punjab authorities have decided against extending winter vacations in schools and colleges due to the extreme cold weather. It was earlier reported that winter vacations in public and private educational institutes were … Read more

Punjab Govt likely to extend winter vacations

Punjab Govt likely
  • The winter vacations for schools are likely to be extended.
  • Provincial Govt has already extended winter vacations on court order.
  • Winter vacations in the medical and nursing colleges extended till Jan 8.

LAHORE: The Punjab government is considering extending winter vacations for one more week as intensity of cold increased in the province.

The winter vacations for schools are likely to be extended for one more week January 9 to 15 on the appeal of the parents over cold weather.

It may be noted that the provincial government of Punjab has already extended winter vacations for a week on the orders of the Lahore High Court due to smog.

According to the notification issued by the Specialised Health Department of Punjab, the winter vacations in the medical and nursing colleges of the province have been extended till January 8.

The vacations were supposed to end on January 2. The notification further said that the clinical students working on rotations will continue discharging their duties in the hospitals.

On December 27, the Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered to extend of winter vacations for one more week amid the increasing threat of smog. The orders were passed by the LHC while hearing the petitions moved for seeking the remedy to address the smog issue.

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Federal Ministry of Education extends winter vocations in Islamabad 

Federal Ministry
  • Federal Ministry of Education has issued a notification.
  • All private educational institutes will now have holidays till Jan 7.
  • The educational activities will resume on January 9.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Ministry of Education has further extended winter vacations in the private educational institutions of the federal capital Islamabad.

According to the details, the winter holidays in private educational institutions in Islamabad have been further extended, and the Federal Ministry of Education has issued a notification.

According to the notification, all private educational institutes will now have holidays till January 7.

The notification further states that educational activities will resume on January 9 in the private educational institutions of Islamabad.

Earlier, The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued detail written verdict in its order of extending winter vacations in Punjab due to the heavy smog.

Justice Shahid Karim of Lahore High Court in a two-page written order directed the education department of Punjab to release a notification of an extension in winter vacations.

The written order stated that the extension in winter vacations will be implemented in all educational institutions including schools and colleges.

 

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LHC issues detail verdict of extending winter vacations

LHC issues detail
  • Justice Shahid Karim of Lahore High Court in a two-page written order.
  • The written order will be implemented in all educational institutions.
  • Court directed education department of Punjab to release a notification.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued detail written verdict in its order of extending winter vacations due to the heavy smog.

Justice Shahid Karim of Lahore High Court in a two-page written order directed the education department of Punjab to release a notification of an extension in winter vacations.

The written order stated that the extension in winter vacations will be implemented in all educational institutions including schools and colleges.

On Dec 27, LHC ordered to extend winter vacations for one more week amid the increasing threat of smog. The orders were passed by the LHC while hearing the petitions moved for seeking the remedy to address the smog issue.

On other hand, the Punjab government notified three off days a week for schools in the provincial capital owing to extreme smog.

The provincial government has notified three weekly offs in Lahore’s schools on the Lahore High Court’s orders in view of the state of smog and air quality in provincial capital city.

Smoke from vehicles, factories and burning of the remains of crops have been major factors behind the dense smog that engulfs cities in the beginning days of Winter.

 

 

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NCOC announces winter vacations in educational institutions from Jan 3

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The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) announced on Friday that winter vacations in educational institutions will start from January 3, 2022, except in areas with extreme weather conditions or smog. Read more: NCOC shifts winter vacations to January in educational institutions: sources Federating units, continued the body which oversees the government’s pandemic response on … Read more

NCOC shifts winter vacations to January in educational institutions: sources

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The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) reportedly has decided to shift winter vacations to January from December in educational institutions in the country. Read more: Winter vacations to start from December 25, announces Shafqat Mahmood  Sources confirmed to Bol News that the decision after a consensus in the meeting today. “Recommendations were taken from … Read more

Winter Vacations in Schools extended till February 14th

Winter Vacations

Cold wave has gripped Khyber Pakhtunkhwa forcing the provincial government to extend winter vacations in schools in the upper areas of the province till February 14th. The schools were earlier scheduled to be reopened on February 1. The decision would apply to public sector and private schools. The winter vacations extended due to the lingering … Read more