Punjab schools revise schedule amid worsening smog
The Punjab Education Foundation introduced a Saturday holiday for partner schools, giving students two weekly days off for rest period.
PEF also revised academic timings, setting regular hours from 8:45am to 1:30pm and concluding Friday classes early at 12:30pm daily.
The updated schedule will remain applicable until April 15, 2026, covering all partner institutions operating under the foundation.
Provincial authorities earlier changed government school hours across Punjab due to worsening smog, aligning operational timings with PEF’s new schedule.
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Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat emphasised student safety online, noting revised school timings reduce exposure during worsening regional smog conditions.
Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb stated cross-border wind patterns from India intensify Lahore’s pollution, prompting stricter measures to safeguard public health.
Authorities report air quality across central Punjab districts reaching hazardous levels, making outdoor exposure dangerous for students and staff today.
Officials will monitor environmental conditions closely and adjust academic schedules again if required, ensuring student welfare remains their foremost priority.
