The Punjab Education Minister, Rana Sikandar Hayat, has announced that summer vacations in the province will officially begin on May 28.

Due to the severe heatwave, the Minister has also modified school hours. Schools will now operate from 7:30am to 11:30am to protect students from the heat.

The Minister emphasized that this decision prioritizes the health and safety of children. During the summer break, students are encouraged to maintain their educational continuity.

Previously, the Minister indicated that a final decision regarding summer vacations would be made within three to four days, and consultations about possible changes to the vacation dates were ongoing. However, the initial date for summer break was set for June 1.

He stressed the importance of addressing learning losses resulting from school closures during the current academic year, making it a top priority to prevent further setbacks.

The Minister confirmed that teaching activities continue as normal across the province, with no immediate plans for school closures.

He urged students and parents to adhere strictly to guidelines issued to mitigate the potential effects of the heatwave, ensuring the safety of all children.

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Recently, the Pakistan Metrological Department issued a new advisory in response to a heatwave affecting the country as temperatures are expected to rise by four to six degrees Celsius above normal in the upcoming days.

Also, a week ago, the Punjab Education Department closed all educational institutions for two days due to India-Pakistan tensions.

However, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was successful in the outsourcing of more than 11,000 schools across the province.