Educational institutions in Skardu, Landi Kotal, and North Waziristan have been closed for two more days due to security reasons, according to the reports.
Schools have been suspended because of uncertainty about law and order across the country, especially in border areas.
District authorities have said that the decision was made to make sure of the safety of students and staff.
School holidays extended
In Skardu, all schools will remain closed for the next two days. The administration said the move has been taken due to security threats in the area.
The administration has also ordered all government schools in areas along the Pakistan Afghanistan border to remain closed indefinitely.
The reopening of schools will be decided after assessing the situation. Schools in the border villages of North Waziristan have also been closed to protect students and staff from any potential incidents.
Kashmir division: all schools closed
Previously, authorities announced that all government and private schools in the Kashmir Division will remain closed until March 7, 2026.
The decision comes in view of recent protests in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Relevant authorities have also issued a formal instruction in this regard.
Officials have said that the step has been taken to make sure of the safety and convenience of students under the current situation.
They added that the situation is being closely monitored. A new schedule will be announced if conditions improve.
Govt may extend Eid ul Fitr holiday 2026
The Bangladesh government is thinking about extending the upcoming public holiday for Eid ul Fitr 2026 according to Bangladeshi media.
No final decision has been made yet, according to the reports. A source told the Bengali language daily newspaper published from Dhaka, Prothom Alo, that the cabinet may decide at its next meeting.
Eid ul Fitr may fall on March 21, depending on the moon sighting. Based on this date, the Ministry of Public Administration has already fixed a five-day holiday. The holiday is scheduled from March 19 to March 23.
