Web Desk: A majority of private educational institutions in Peshawar are still operational despite the fact that the Private Schools Regulatory Authority has announced the winter vacation from January 1.
In summer zone, vacation would continue till 15, 2026. Sources said a number of private schools were still operational despite the chilly weather.
However, several parents have told that fee collection from students delayed the closure of private educational institutions for winter vacation.
They said the management of private educational institutions had directed students to submit their tuition fee to avoid any possible delay in commencement of the winter vacation.
The source said private educational institutions were likely to remain operational till at least on account of fee collection.
Meanwhile, students also complained about facing hardships while going to schools in the extremely cold weather.
Exams banned during winter holidays
Earlier it was reported that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Private Schools Regulatory Authority (PSRA) stated that private educational institutions were strictly prohibited from conducting examinations during the winter vacation period.
According to the notification issued, several private schools had scheduled exams despite clear instructions forbidding such practices.
In the notification, the PSRA directed all concerned institutions to immediately withdraw any examination plans announced for the winter holidays.
The authority said that failure to comply would result in strict disciplinary measures under the KP-PSRA Act, 2017, along with the regulations framed in 2018. It is said that no exceptions would be granted and that all previously issued directives must be followed in letter and spirit.
KP announces winter vacations
Earlier, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa announced the winter vacations of all learning institutions.
The notification includes the details about the holidays of both Government and private schools as well as colleges. The state developed two distinct schedules depending on the climate regions.
In the summer zones, the institutions will be closed between 1 January and 15 January.
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