Observing the ongoing extreme heat and an intense heatwave across Punjab, the provincial government has officially announced summer holidays for all schools starting from May 28. The decision was made in view of rising temperatures and the increasing risk to students' health. Punjab’s Minister for Education, Rana Sikandar Hayat, announced via his official social media account on Tuesday. 

He confirmed that all government schools in the province will now operate only from 7:30 am to 11:30 am until the commencement of the summer break. “The summer holidays in schools will begin on May 28,” stated the education minister, emphasising that the safety and well-being of children is the government’s top priority during this heatwave. 

He added that directives have been issued to schools to ensure protective measures are taken to shield students from the effects of the heatwave. “We urge everyone to take precautions and stay safe during these critical weather conditions,” he advised. The decision comes as Punjab continues to reel under record-breaking temperatures, prompting health alerts and public safety warnings across the province.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)