The district administration of Murree has announced extended winter vacations for educational institutions in the hilly areas under a notification issued by the Punjab Education Department.
According to the notification released by the Chief Executive Officer of the District Education Authority Murree, winter vacations will be observed in Murree and Kotli Sattian from December 22 to March 7 due to severe weather conditions in the region.
The notification states that all public and private schools and colleges in Murree and Kotli Sattian will reopen on March 9 after the conclusion of the winter break.
The district administration directed school heads to ensure the completion of midterm examinations before the start of winter vacations. The notification also instructed institutions to announce examination results prior to the closure for holidays.
Authorities said the extended closure aims to ensure the safety of students and staff during harsh winter conditions in the mountainous areas.