LAHORE: The government of Punjab has shortened the operating hours of colleges across the province, due to the upcoming severe heatwave, here on Monday.
As per the issued notification, due to a surge in temperature in Punjab, the provincial government notified new timings for public and private colleges, effective from May 21 (Tuesday) to May 31.
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All colleges in Punjab from May 21 will operate until 11:30am, and the evening shift in colleges will take place from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
The provincial government had already shortened school hours to 11:00 AM starting Tuesday, May 21. From Tuesday until May 31.
Additionally, public and semi-government colleges will conduct educational activities from 7:30 AM to 11:30am according to the new schedule.
Earlier today, the Punjab government announced further seven-day holidays for schools due to scorching heat.
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The Punjab government on May 17 announced the annual summer vacations for public and private schools across the province. The notification had said that vacations would be observed from June 1 to August 14.
