The alleged notification circulating on social media claiming that schools and colleges in Sindh would remain closed until April 15 has been confirmed as false on Saturday.
Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah clarified that the notification is fake and contains no truth.
Sindh Education Minister denies viral holiday notification
He further said that the document claimed that due to a smart lockdown and fuel shortage, all educational institutions in the province would extend holidays until April 15, while exams would continue on schedule.
The minister rejected these claims. He called the information completely fabricated and misleading.
Further, he urged the public and parents not to trust unverified news and rely only on official government sources.
Sardar Shah confirmed that schools and colleges across the province will continue to operate as usual, and no decision has been made to extend holidays.
Are school holidays being extended in Punjab, Sindh
The Education Minister of Punjab, Rana Sikander Hayat, announced on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that school holidays are not being extended as of now.
He further asked everyone to avoid fake news.
In addition to this, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that the Sindh government is taking important steps to secure fuel reserves and save energy.
Provincial Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon said that the decisions related to schools will be taken after seeing the situation.
He further said that to save fuel, a ‘work from home’ policy will be adopted every Friday.
Holidays proposed till April 15?
Earlier, in Punjab, the Energy Department submitted key recommendations to the government due to the ongoing growing energy crisis.
The proposals included strict measures such as fuel rationing and potential restrictions on educational and commercial activities.
Sources said the provincial government is considering a fuel rationing system similar to federal measures.
This may include a coupon or digital system to make sure of fair distribution of petrol and diesel, as well as limiting fuel supply to vehicles on certain days.
In the education sector, the Punjab Energy Department suggested extending school and college holidays until April 15 and introducing a hybrid learning system to reduce energy consumption.
