Pakistan to Reopen All Educational Institutions in September First Week.

In a inter-provincial education ministers’ conference chaired by Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood along with the provincial education ministers, it was decided to re open all the educational institutions from first week of September. However, all the educational institutions have to follow strict SOPs.

 “Schools will be reopened after taking a look at the coronavirus situation in the country. The final decision to reopen schools will be taken by the National Command and Control Centre,” 

All the provincial education ministers agreed to reopen educational institutions. The schools have been closed since March 2020 following the outbreak of Coronavirus. However, before September 1st, two meetings will be held to review the conditions and further discuss the details regarding reopening educational institutions.

All the provinces presented their opinion at the meeting. A proposal to allow examinations in educational institutions keeping in place strict precautionary measures was also discussed and agreed upon. Furthermore, Education ministers of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) participated via video link.

After consultation with the provinces, the proposal would be forwarded to the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) whereas the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) would give its final approval tomorrow.

On June 21, the federal education ministry sought recommendations from the provinces on the reopening of educational institutions across the country.

However, a notification issued by Federal Education Ministry Joint Secretary Syed Umar Javed, educational institutions will reopen on trial basis.

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