The Punjab government has announced a holiday for schools and colleges on Friday, 18 October 2024. This decision was made today, Thursday, 18 October 2024. All educational institutions in Punjab, Pakistan, will be closed tomorrow, according to the official notice. The government decided to close schools and colleges after enforcing Section 144 in the province. Section 144 will be in effect for two days, starting on Friday, 18 October, and ending on Saturday, 19 October.
School and College Holiday Tomorrow 18 October 2024 in Pakistan
The holiday is for all public and private schools and colleges across the province, and it comes in response to student protests over an alleged rape case at Punjab College in Lahore. The School Education Department issued a notification saying schools in Punjab will be closed tomorrow.
The government issued the notice as part of a broader plan to give teachers more time for training. This is meant to help them improve their teaching skills during special training sessions held on Saturdays. The protests started after an incident in Lahore, and students will now get a four-day break starting on Sunday.
The Punjab Home Department has also banned protests, rallies, and public events during this time, citing concerns about terrorist attacks and threats to public safety. The government says this decision is necessary to protect lives and maintain law and order during this period.
