Pakistan

Punjab govt changes school timings amid scorching heat

Published by
Digital Desk

LAHORE: The government of Punjab announced revised school timings to prevent children and staff from severe weather conditions and scorching heat as temperature rise to 45 degrees Celsius.

Earlier, the provincial government announced that summer vacations will start from June 1, 2024.

According to the notification issued by the School Education Department, “in the wake of severe weather, it is hereby notified that the revised school timings shall be observed in all public and private Schools in Punjab with effect from May 18 to May 31, 2024.”

As per notification, the classes in Punjab schools will start at 7:00 am to 11:30 am while the classes will conclude at 10:30 am on Fridays.

Furthermore, the Punjab government notified that heads of schools shall also take precautionary measures. “All fans should be in working condition in schools,” the notification added. “Availability of water coolers shall be ensured. No student in any school throughout the province shall be made to sit in the open space/lawn of the school during summertime.”

New summer school timings in Punjab

Days Timings

Monday to Thursday: 7:00 am – 11:30 am

Friday: 7:00 am – 10:30 am

Digital Desk

Recent Posts

PTA warns users against sharing unlawful online content

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning for mobile phone users against…

11 hours ago

Iranian President lauds Pakistan’s peace efforts during key meetings

ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Peshkeskian met President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz…

12 hours ago

Govt approves reduced property tax rates, new income tax slabs for salaried class

ISLAMABAD: The government has approved a reduction in advance tax rates on property buyers and…

13 hours ago

CDF Asim Munir meets Iranian President, discusses regional situation following US-Iran talks

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with Iranian President Masoud…

14 hours ago

Solar panels, batteries rates drop amid reduction in petrol price

LAHORE: Following the reduction of petroleum prices, solar panels and batteries witnessed a sharp fall…

14 hours ago

SBP announces two bank holidays

ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared a two-day public holiday for Ashura (9th &…

14 hours ago