Resuming Classes Of 1-8th From Feb 1st: Shafqat Mahmood

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood has made an announcement that educational institutes will resume classes of 1-8^th grade from 1^st Feb.

In January 4^th decision made collectively by all education ministers the schools were resume the classes of one to eight from January 25^th.

He addressed a press conference on Friday after the meeting reviewing coronavirus situation in Pakistan before resuming of classes.

Federal Minister of Education said that universities and class 9^th-12^th will resume classes from January 18^th as per schedule and from the 1-8^th classes will resume from February 1^st.

He pointed out that the drop in the virus has not been as significant since Nov 26^th when the schools were shifted online thus there is no apparent difference made. He said that a balance between the education and health must be created.

Shafqat Mahmood tweeted on, “After a detailed analysis of the situation by health and education ministers we have decided to start classes for 9,10,11,12 as per announced schedule of Jan 18. Priority is being given to them because of board exams that have been postponed to May, June.”

He added, “All other educational institutions, that is class 1 to 8 and universities will reopen on Feb 1. In the meantime we will review the situation city wise next week.”

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