Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has responded to reports suggesting that the Friday holiday in schools could be made permanent.
Clarifying the government’s position, the minister said the Friday holiday will not be made permanent and will be abolished in the coming weeks. He added that the provincial government is in discussion with the federal government regarding its withdrawal.
He also addressed speculation regarding summer vacations, stating that a decision on reducing holidays will be taken after May 15, subject to approval from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
The Friday holiday was introduced earlier as part of a revised academic schedule in response to rising fuel costs linked to a global energy crisis. Under this policy, schools, colleges, and universities shifted to a shorter academic week, while students were directed to attend online classes on Fridays instead of physical attendance.
Officials had described the move as temporary, introduced to manage operational costs during a period of high petrol and diesel prices. The latest clarification indicates that the Friday holiday will be discontinued, with institutions expected to return to a regular weekly schedule after consultations are completed.
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