Key Takeaways
- All public and private educational institutions in Peshawar will be closed on Monday, October 12.
- The closure was announced by the deputy commissioner's office on Sunday, October 11.
- The directive applies to all schools, colleges, and universities within Peshawar district.
All public and private educational institutions in Peshawar will remain closed on Monday, October 12, following a notification issued by the deputy commissioner's office on Sunday, October 11.
The directive, signed by Additional Deputy Commissioner General Muhammad Daud Saleemi, applies to all schools, colleges, and universities within the district’s jurisdiction, suspending academic activities for the day.
Copies of the notification were forwarded to relevant government departments, police officials, education authorities, and administrators of public and private educational institutions for implementation.
The closure comes as the federal government imposed an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, October 11, following President Asif Ali Zardari’s approval of recommendations made by the federal cabinet.
These measures were introduced under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution amid a deteriorating security situation and disagreements between the federal and provincial governments over counterterrorism efforts.
The announcement does not specify a reason for the closure, though it is understood to be part of a broader security and administrative directive.
The decision to close educational institutions is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of students and staff, as well as maintaining order in the district.
The deputy commissioner's office emphasized the importance of compliance with the directive to ensure the smooth implementation of the emergency and governor’s rule.
