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IHC warns of action against Principals over drug supply in educational institutions

October 16, 2025 by Yumna Asif

ISLAMABAD: Justice Inam Amin Minhas of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has said that if anyone is found involved in the supply of drugs to educational institutions, action will be taken against the principal concerned. The remarks came during the hearing of a case related to complaints of drug supply in federal educational institutions. During … Read more

DG ISPR visits educational institutions in Murree

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 by Abid Khan

RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG-ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry visited various educational institutions in Murree. In a special interactive session, students from Army Public School, Convent of Jesus and Mary, and Presentation Convent participated. On the occasion, students said that such informative sessions are the need of the hour, adding that no … Read more

Punjab mulls closure of schools in flood-hit areas for one-week

August 29, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Punjab government is considering closing educational institutions in flood-affected areas for one-week. The decision was discussed during a meeting of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), chaired by Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman. Punjab Relief Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia and DG PDMA also attended the meeting, while provincial ministers Khawaja Salman Rafique … Read more

Sindh announces holiday for all educational institutions on Aug 15

August 9, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared a holiday for all public and private educational institutions across the province on August 15 in observance of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). According to an official notification, schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed on that day. It is noteworthy that the provincial government had also … Read more

Sindh announces summer vacations schedule

May 23, 2025May 22, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Sindh Education Department on Thursday announced summer vacations for all private and public sector educational institutions across the province. According to the notification, summer vacations will begin from June 01 and will continue July 31. The summer vocations will apply to all private and public sectro educational institutions. All educational institutions will remain closed … Read more

All educational institutions to remain closed due to war situation

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Abid Khan

The Punjab School Education Department has announced a two-day closure for all public and private educational institutions across the province. According to the notification, schools will remain closed on Friday and Saturday. The teaching process will resume from Monday, confirmed the Secretary of Education. The decision applies to both government and private schools and is … Read more

‘All educational institutions will remain open tomorrow’

May 7, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

All educational institutions in Punjab will remain open as usual on Thursday, said Education Minister Rana Sikandar. Rana Sikandar Hayat clarified that no decision has been made to extend school holidays, and no official notification has been released. He said that schools will remain open on Thursday and that any holiday notification being shared on … Read more

Political activities banned in educational institutions

January 8, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

The Balochistan Education Department has officially banned all political activities in educational institutions across the province, acting on directives from the Balochistan High Court. A notification issued by the department confirmed that the ban is in compliance with the court’s orders and applies to all schools, colleges, and universities in the province. The notification also … Read more

ANF arrests 6 foreign drug peddlers from Islamabad

December 16, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: A 6-member group of Nigerians involved in drug supply in educational institutions of Islamabad was arrested.

According to Anti-Narcotics Force(ANF) officials, a Nigerian national was arrested during the operation in Islamabad.

Officials say that during the raids to identify the accused, 5 more Nigerians were arrested near the hotel in Sector G-13. The flat of the accused was raided where 135 grams of cocaine and 3.2 kilograms of ice were recovered.

According to officials, the accused have confessed to supplying drugs to students in hostels and educational institutions.

ANF officials say that a large number of foreign nationals arrested in drug trafficking in Pakistan this year are from African countries, drug smugglers have been adopting new and dangerous methods for smuggling.

Officials added that ANF operations against drug trafficking in educational institutions will continue.

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Education institutes resume activities in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

November 28, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: All educational institutions were opened and educational activities resumed in federal capital Islamabad and Rawalpindi after 4 days.

The normal life was completely restored in twin city after end Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest.

All educational institutions were opened in Islamabad and its twin city Rawalpindi, after which academic activities resumed in federal schools and colleges.

Officials said that three days will make up for the loss of education caused by the closure of institutions, schools were closed due to protests and road closures.

Blockades on all highways across the city were removed yesterday and commercial activities are fully restored across the city.

The cleaning process has also been completed across the city and citizens can continue to move around the city without any hindrance.

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All educational institutions to remain closed in Islamabad, Rawalpindi tomorrow

November 24, 2024 by Nimra Sohail

The district administrations of Islamabad and Rawalpindi have announced that all educational institutions in both cities will remain closed tomorrow (Monday) due to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) protest. The notification issued by the Islamabad administration cited the prevailing situation as the reason for the closure, applying the directive to all educational institutions in the federal capital. … Read more

Hyderabad schools to remain close on Tomorrow

August 28, 2024 by Abid Khan

Pakistan reports 40th polio case of 2024

HYDERABAD: All private and government educational institutions of Hyderabad district will remain closed on August 29(tomorrow).

It has been said on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner that the holiday has been announced in view of the monsoon rains.

It should be noted that in most areas including Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Chambar, Mehar, Faridabad, light and heavy rains are continuing.

A child died and 4 people were injured when the roof of a house collapsed due to rain in Hyderabad.

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ANF continues crackdown against drug supply in educational institutions

April 3, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in a crackdown on drug supply in educational institutions of twin cities, seized 2.4 kg hashish from an accused who was a student of BS Computer Science in a local university.

The accused was arrested with drugs near Waheedabad Colony on Lahtrar Road. During investigation, the accused confessed to supplying drugs in different hostels.

Drug use and sale in educational institutions are a hindrance to educational attainment and the agency is vigilant and always in the search of those involved in this heinous crime, said the press release.

There are also threats to the future of youth. It is unfortunate that students are involved in drug peddling, said the note adding that the ANF continues its relentless efforts in the fight against drug trafficking.

Stopping the spread of the scourge of drugs is not possible without the cooperation of parents and teachers.

In order to maintain the sanctity of the educational institutions, it is necessary for the administration to keep a close watch on the student and residential hostels.

In another operation against drug trafficking the agency recovered more than 716 kg of drugs and arrested 6 accused.

ANF recovered 745 grams of ice from a passenger going to Doha at Peshawar Airport and 200 grams of cocaine was recovered from the parcel sent to Karachi at the cargo office in Lahore while 150 kg of heroin and 166 kg of morphine were recovered from Chaman 110 kg of heroin and 52 kg of morphine were recovered from Yaro Pishin, 100 kg hashish recovered from RCD Road Lasbela, 70 kg hashish and 6.2 kg opium were recovered from two suspects in Pindi Bhattian, Hafizabad, 50.4 kg hashish was recovered from the accused in North Bypass Karachi, 30 kg hashish was recovered from two suspects near Burhan Interchange Attock and 11 kg hashish recovered from Orakzai.

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Govt Announced 5 Days School Holidays after devastating rains

March 2, 2024 by Muhammad Noman

Educational institutions closed for 5 days

After heavy snowfall in the tourist resort of Galyat in Abbottabad, educational institutions were closed for 5 days. According to details, due to severe snowfall in Galyat after heavy snowfall, the school was closed for 5 days considering the weather conditions. According to the notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner, educational institutions in Galyat will … Read more

Sindh announces closures of educational institutions from Feb 6 to 9

February 1, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Sindh Government has announced the closure of all educational institutions across the province from February 6 to 9 due to general elections.

According to the Sindh Education Department, all private and commercial schools, colleges and universities will remain closed from February 6 to 9 due to general elections in the country.

The Education Department of Sindh said that February 5 has already been announced as Kashmir Day holiday in Sindh.

The summary has been sent to Chief Minister House, notification will be issued after approval.

Earlier, the Punjab Cabinet had decided to keep all schools, colleges and universities closed from February 6 to 9 in connection with the general elections.

It should be noted that the general elections in the country scheduled on February 8, for which full preparations are underway.

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Winter Vacations Declared for Additional Educational Institutions

December 30, 2023 by Syed Shahbaz Hyder

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

LHC issues order to close educational institutions on Sat till Jan

November 21, 2023November 20, 2023 by Abid Khan

LHC issued written order directing to issuing of notification.
Justice Shahid Karim of LHC issued written order on petitions.
Lahore’s air quality index reached alarming levels once again.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) has issued an order to keep all educational institutions closed on Saturdays till the end of January due to smog.

The Lahore High Court issued a written order directing to issuing of a notification to close schools, colleges, and universities.

Justice Shahid Karim issued a written order on the petitions filed for the remedy of smog, in which it is said that the Punjab government is taking steps regarding working from home two days a week.

The order said that the word gym closure should be suspended in the notification, and the Meteorological Department should take departmental action against the officers who do not take action against smog.

On the other hand, Lahore’s air quality index reached alarming levels where the number of particulate meters reached a record 330 at 7 am.

According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), the air in central Punjab, including Lahore and Faisalabad, is still highly polluted by smog.

Due to the high air quality index, Lahore has been declared as the most polluted city, where the number of particulate meters was recorded at 330 at 7 am, while the polluted air has made it difficult for the people of Lahore to breathe.

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LEA plans crackdown against drug suppliers in educational institutes

August 10, 2023 by Abid Khan

The lists drugs dealers have been prepared.
Data from Criminal Records Office is also obtained.
An important policy meeting has been called on Friday.

KARACHI: Preparations for the first major crackdown against drug suppliers in Karachi’s educational institutions have begun.

In order to take action against drug dealers, the lists of those who sell and supply drugs in educational institutions have been prepared based on the districts. Data from the Criminal Records Office is also attached.

According to the report prepared against drug peddling in educational institutions of Karachi, 12 groups of drug dealers are active in the educational institutions of South District, three big groups are working around the educational institutions of Malir, while houses established in the premises of government schools in Korangi where a family supplies drugs.

According to the report, three big groups are working in the public and private educational institutions of Lyari, five groups in the central district sell drugs near the educational institutions, while in the district east, a group consisting of more than 30 accused people supply drugs to students.

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