Key Takeaways
- KP schools remain open as usual, but administrations can suspend classes for a day if road blockages are expected.
- Private schools in Peshawar closed on Thursday to avoid travel difficulties for students and staff.
- The decision was made as a precaution due to possible road closures during the long march.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Education Department has clarified that government schools in the province will remain open, but administrations can suspend classes for a day if road blockages caused by the Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) long march create difficulties for students and staff.
According to the department, private schools in Peshawar also closed on Thursday to avoid possible travel difficulties for students and staff due to blocked roads, as reported by local media.
School administrations informed parents about the closures through messages shared in school WhatsApp groups, stating that the decision was taken as a precaution because of the potential disruption to the movement of students and employees.
The department emphasized that government schools across the province are currently open as usual, and the clarification was issued to address any concerns among the public and school communities.
The PTI long march, which is expected to pass through several areas of KP, has raised concerns among school administrators about the potential impact on the movement of students and staff.
The decision to close private schools was made by individual administrations based on their assessment of the situation, while government schools are expected to continue operations unless road blockages significantly disrupt daily activities.
Parents and students are advised to stay informed through official channels and school communications regarding any changes in the status of schools due to the ongoing long march.
The KP Education Department has assured that the safety and well-being of students and staff are the top priorities during such events.
