Overview
- Punjab’s education minister extended winter vacations for all public and private schools to January 19, reversing a prior denial after an online poll showed about 87% support for a one‑week delay.
- The minister shared poll figures of 154,178 votes for January 19 versus 24,829 for January 12 and instructed district CEOs to ensure implementation across the province.
- The All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association rejected the order and said private schools would reopen on January 12, arguing further closures deepen learning losses.
- Sindh issued an official notification keeping schools open but shifting opening time to 9:00 a.m. from January 12 to 26, with closing hours unchanged.
- In India, Delhi schools remain closed through January 15, and authorities in Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) ordered institutions for Classes 8 and above shut until January 15 because of severe cold and fog.