Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has rejected reports circulating on social media claiming that the provincial government is planning to announce additional school holidays due to smog.
The minister clarified that no decision has been made to extend school holidays and all educational institutions will continue their academic activities as usual.
His statement comes after several unverified messages began circulating online, suggesting that the Punjab government would announce additional school closures because of worsening smog conditions.
The rumours created confusion among parents, students and teachers, particularly those waiting for an official update regarding school schedules.
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وزیر تعلیم پنجاب رانا سکندر حیات نے سوشل میڈیا پر پنجاب کے اسکولوں میں اسموگ کے باعث اضافی چھٹیوں سے متعلق گردش کرنے والی خبروں کو مسترد کر دیا ہے۔ انہوں نے واضح کیا ہے کہ حکومت کی جانب سے اسموگ کی وجہ سے مزید اسکولوں کی چھٹیوں کا کوئی فیصلہ نہیں کیا گیا اور تمام تعلیمی اداروں میں معمول کے مطابق تدریسی سرگرمیاں جاری رہیں گی۔ وزیر تعلیم نے والدین، طلبہ اور اساتذہ سے اپیل کی ہے کہ وہ سوشل میڈیا پر پھیلنے والی غیر مصدقہ خبروں پر یقین نہ کریں اور اسکولوں کی چھٹیوں یا اوقات کار سے متعلق تازہ معلومات کے لیے صرف محکمہ تعلیم پنجاب کے سرکاری اعلانات پر اعتماد کریں۔
Rana Sikandar Hayat Clarifies Punjab School Holiday Situation
Responding to the reports, Rana Sikandar Hayat dismissed the claims about additional holidays as false.
He made it clear that all educational institutions across Punjab would continue their normal academic activities and there was no official decision to close schools for extra days due to smog.
The education minister also urged parents and students not to believe unverified information shared through social media platforms.
He advised the public to follow official announcements from the Punjab School Education Department for accurate information about school timings, holidays and academic activities.
Will Punjab Schools Get Extra Holidays Due to Smog?
According to the education minister’s clarification, Punjab schools will not receive additional holidays due to smog at this time.
The government has not announced any extension of school holidays, and educational institutions are expected to follow their regular academic schedules.
Here are the latest details:
| Details | Latest Update |
|---|---|
| Province | Punjab |
| Education Minister | Rana Sikandar Hayat |
| Extra Smog Holidays | Not Announced |
| School Closures | No additional closures announced |
| Academic Activities | Continue as normal |
| Official Position | Rumours rejected |
Parents and Students Advised to Avoid Fake News
The education minister has advised parents, students and teachers to avoid relying on unverified social media posts regarding school holidays.
False announcements can create unnecessary confusion, especially when students and parents are making arrangements for school attendance and examinations.
For authentic updates, the public should check official notifications and announcements issued by the Punjab Education Department rather than forwarding messages without verification.
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Final Words
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has dismissed rumours about additional school holidays due to smog and confirmed that educational institutions will continue their academic activities as normal.
Parents and students should not consider unofficial social media messages as confirmed government decisions. Any future changes to school schedules or holidays should be verified through official government announcements.
