Educational institutions to remain closed on Monday, Tuesday in different cities
The decision was taken while keeping in view the current aggravated situation in the country.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - In wake of the ongoing protests and tense situation in the country, educational institutions in different cities will remain closed for next two days.
Punjab Education Minister Rana Mashood Ahmed confirmed that all private and government schools, colleges and universities will stay shut on November 27 and 28.
The minister said that the decision was taken while keeping in view the current aggravated situation in the country. A notification has also been issued in this regard.
“The situation in the country is quite tense. As the negotiations are ongoing, we are hopeful that the circumstances will improve in the next two days. We are trying to do away with the confusion and control the emotions. Punjab government is trying its best and is in contact with the authorities. We are optimistic that our protesting brothers will understand the stance of the government. In view of the situation, we have decided to close the educational institutions for two days,” said Rana Mashood while talking exclusively to Dunya News.
Meanwhile, CADD ministry has recommended the federal education ministry to close the educational institutions in capital. However; Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA) has announced that the private institutions will remain shut for the next two days.
On the other hand, Sindh Madressatul Islam University will also stay close on Monday due to worsening situation in Karachi while examinations in Karachi University have also been postponed.
Sit-in protest by Tehreek-e-Labaik has entered 21st day in Faizabad while the federal government has summoned army men to control the situation. On Saturday, violent clashes between protestors and law enforcement personnel left seven dead and 417 injured. Countrywide protests erupted when police and paramilitary forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse Tehreek-e-Labaik protestors from Faizabad.
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The protesting body has demanded the resignation of Law Minister Zahid Hamid after the alleged removal of Khatm-e-Nabuwwat clause from the nomination papers. Both houses of the parliament passed The Elections (Amendment) Bill 2017 and restored Khatm-e-Nabuwwat clause in its original form in the light of constitution however; the protesting body is adamant to its demand.
