The Punjab government has intensified action against private schools that failed to comply with the official summer vacation schedule announced due to the ongoing heatwave across the province.
According to district administration officials, several private schools in the Changa Manga area of Kasur were sealed after they continued academic activities despite clear government instructions to close educational institutions for summer holidays.
The operation was carried out on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Kasur. Inspection teams visited multiple schools during the crackdown and found a number of institutions functioning normally even after the start of vacations.
Authorities sealed four schools during the action, including Leeds School, Sindhu Model School, Quaid-e-Azam Public School, and Hazara Public School. Officials stated that the institutions violated provincial government directives issued for student safety during extreme weather conditions.
Earlier, Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat had announced that summer vacations for all public and private schools across Punjab would begin from May 22 and continue until August 23, 2026. The decision was taken in view of rising temperatures and severe heatwave alerts across different parts of the province.
The Punjab government had directed all educational institutions to strictly follow the vacation schedule and avoid holding physical classes during the holiday period. Authorities warned that legal and administrative action would be taken against institutions violating the orders.
District officials said monitoring teams would continue inspections in different areas to ensure implementation of the government’s notification. The administration also urged parents to report schools forcing students to attend classes during the summer break.
Punjab has witnessed extremely hot weather in recent days, with temperatures rising significantly in several cities. Health experts have also advised limiting outdoor activities for children during peak daytime hours to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Officials maintained that the government’s priority is to protect students, teachers, and school staff from harsh weather conditions, adding that no institution would be allowed to ignore safety directives issued by the education department.
