The Punjab government plans to announce winter vacations in December to address the ongoing smog crisis and chilly weather conditions. However, the Private Schools Association has raised objections, urging authorities to reconsider the number of holidays.
Officials from the District Education Authority revealed that the proposed holidays aim to mitigate health risks caused by the intense smog, particularly in the Potohar region and Murree, where air quality has deteriorated.
The government’s plan includes a 20-day break, lasting until January 10, 2025, as announced by Punjab’s Secretary of Schools, Khalid Nazir Watoo. Abrar Ahmed Khan, President of the All Pakistan Private Schools Association for North Punjab, has criticized the proposal.
He argued that the academic year has already been disrupted due to prolonged summer vacations, smog-related closures, and public protests. He recommended reducing the break to just 10 days, starting from January 1, to ensure minimal disruption to students’ education.
Punjab has a history of school closures due to smog. Last month, schools in Lahore and other districts were shut down for several days as air pollution reached hazardous levels. This year’s smog crisis has again highlighted the need for long-term solutions to improve air quality and protect public health.
Kya masla ha inko sahi ha 17 se hi holidays
No these vacations must be given in other cities excluding the ones who have long time vacations due to smog and poor air quality
So plz this suggestion must be considered
Few duffers are controlling everything and none of them know what to do and how to do. Stupids already delayed the courses and schedule now announcing 20 days break. Everyone knows actual winter start in mid of January and it’s only prolong to 10 days as per previous record. Rather to wait for that time, govt announcing بھیڑ چال چٹھیاں in December.
بکواس کر رہے ہیں پرائیویٹ سکولز اینڈ ایسوسی ایشن والے انہوں نے موسم گرماں کی چھٹیوں میں سمر کیمپ کے نام پر سکول کھولے رکھے ہیں۔۔۔ اب پھر یہ نئی بکواس
اللہ بیڑا غرق کرے آمین
I agree with Private schools
Too much holidays destroys studies of students
Haramzaday hukmraan ha koi perwa ni bacho ka harj hoga