Schools to reopen from April 1, says Punjab education minister

Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced on Wednesday that schools across the province would reopen from April 1, ruling out expectations of any extension in holidays.

Hayat made the announcement via a post on X, confirming the resumption of academic activities at educational institutions across Punjab.

Earlier this month, the provincial government had ordered the closure of all educational institutions from March 10 to 31 as part of measures to ease economic pressure, particularly the sharp rise in petroleum prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflic