{"id":44591,"date":"2024-01-06T15:01:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T15:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/punjab-chief-minister-shares-update-for-extension-in-schools-winter-vacations-pakistan-observer\/"},"modified":"2024-01-06T15:01:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T15:01:35","slug":"punjab-chief-minister-shares-update-for-extension-in-schools-winter-vacations-pakistan-observer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/punjab-chief-minister-shares-update-for-extension-in-schools-winter-vacations-pakistan-observer\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab Chief Minister shares update for extension in schools winter vacations – Pakistan Observer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LAHORE \u2013 School winter vacations<\/a><\/strong> in Punjab are set to end on June 9, but students and their parents eye another extension as cold wave grips the province.<\/p>\n

As students are looking for a second extension in holidays, the interim Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi shared an update on possibility of extending school holidays beyond January 9, 2024, amid weather conditions.<\/p>\n

In a media talk, Naqvi said the government has made no decision about the extension and would consider additional holidays on the suggestions of the education department.<\/p>\n

The acting Chief Minister added that the education department<\/a><\/strong> will make a final decision and will update the provincial administration, in light of harsh weather conditions, especially dense fog.<\/p>\n

CM also expressed concern about the alarming increase in smog as Lahore and other cities topped the grim list of cities with poor air quality.<\/p>\n

Let it be known that Met Office predicted now respite in a cold snap.<\/p>\n

In the wake of extreme weather conditions, Punjab and KP extended winter vacations until January 9, that were originally scheduled to end on December 31.<\/p>\n

AJK government extended winter holidays<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>in all schools amid cold wave. Schools\u2019 winter vacations have been extended as\u00a0cold wave<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>gripped parts of Pakistan, with temperatures falling low. The extreme cold weather makes it difficult for school-going children to continue educational activities.<\/p>\n

The government issued a notification<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>about an extension in all government and privately run schools.<\/p>\n

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Is Punjab extending schools winter vacations for another week amid cold weather?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n