The University of Sindh has announced the schedule for the summer vacations.
The campus will remain closed from June 1 to July 31.
According to the official notification issued by the university, all of the institutes and departments will remain closed for two months.
The classes will be resumed from August 3, 2026, after the completion of the vacation period.
The notice also states that all of the directors and chairpersons shall remain present in the office twice a week, i.e., Monday and Tuesday from 09:00am to 01:00pm during the vacation period.
According to the notification, the Pro Vice Chancellors, Dean of Faculties, administrative officials, and other assisting staff members will perform their duties regularly even during the break.
Moreover, the assisting staff, including the programmers, superintendents, clerks, laboratory assistants, internet operators, computer operators, guards, and peons, will also perform their duties.
Furthermore, it has been advised to the faculty members to submit the semester examination result sheets to the concerned directors and chairpersons before June 1.
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Punjab govt announces new summer camp rule
The Punjab government has announced new rules for summer camps 2026 in public and private schools.
The decision has been taken in order to protect students during the extreme summer heat.
Under the new policy, if the student wants to join the summer camps will be completely voluntary. Schools will not be allowed to force students to attend the summer camp.
In addition to this, the government has also banned schools from charging any extra fees for summer camp activities.
According to the new guidelines, all summer camp activities must take place inside school buildings during fixed timings. Additionally, any outdoor activities will not be allowed because of the high temperatures and heat risks.
The policy says that the schools must use their existing resources to run the camps. The purpose is to avoid placing any financial burden on parents. And still continuing to give students useful educational and recreational activities.
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said that the policy is meant to support student learning while keeping children safe during the hot weather.
He said that the government wants to create a stress-free environment where students can take part in activities by choice and not under pressure.
Education authorities will monitor both public and private schools across Punjab. This will be done to make sure that they follow the new rules.
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