Decision to reopen educational institutions yet to be taken: Shafqat Mahmood
Last updated on: 26 June,2020 04:05 pm
Decision on reopening educational institutions yet to be taken: Shafqat Mahmood
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Friday has declared news regarding opening educational institutions from July 15 as a rumor. In a statement, the minister said that the decision regarding commencement of the institutions will be taken after consultation with all the provincial authorities in a meeting on July 2.
It is to be mentioned here that in March 2020, the Pakistani government had closed all the schools, colleges and universities due to the coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken in a meeting of the National Security Committee, presided by Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad, Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said on Twitter.