Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has dismissed rumours circulating on social media about additional school holidays due to worsening smog conditions in the province.
The minister clarified that the Punjab government has not made any decision to announce extra holidays for schools. He urged the public not to believe unverified reports suggesting that educational institutions would remain closed for additional days because of smog.
According to Rana Sikandar Hayat, all educational institutions will continue their academic activities according to their regular schedules. No new closure or extension of holidays has been announced by the provincial government.
No Additional School Holidays Announced
The clarification comes as reports about possible school closures due to smog have been widely shared on social media, creating confusion among students, parents, and teachers.
The provincial education minister made it clear that these reports are false and that there is currently no official plan to suspend educational activities or provide additional holidays.
Students are therefore advised to continue attending their schools as usual unless the government issues a formal notification regarding any change in the academic schedule.
Parents and students should rely on official government announcements rather than social media posts or unverified messages about school closures.
Any decision regarding school holidays or changes in school timings due to smog will be communicated through official channels.
For now, schools across Punjab will remain open, and educational activities will continue according to the existing schedule.
