LAHORE: The Punjab government is considering extending school holidays in flood-hit areas including Lahore, with a final decision expected on Friday.
According to officials, Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said that all provincial institutions under the School Education Department are being brought on a platform to formulate a joint strategy for rehabilitation and safety in flood-affected areas.
He announced that a special meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group will be held on Friday to review the ground realities and determine whether schools should remain closed for a longer period.
It is worth mentioning that on August 7, the School Education Department Punjab had already extended the summer holidays from August 14 to August 31, 2025.
Schools are currently scheduled to reopen on September 1, 2025, as confirmed by Rana Sikandar.
The final announcement on whether the holidays will be extended further or not will be made this Friday after joint consultations.
