Published on, Aug. 27 -- August 27, 2025 4:47 PM

The Punjab government is considering extending school holidays in flood-affected areas, including Lahore, as the situation worsens. Officials confirmed that a final decision will be taken on Friday after careful consultations.

Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat stated that all provincial institutions are being unified under the School Education Department. This joint approach aims to ensure rehabilitation and safety measures for students and families impacted by the disaster.

He further announced that a special meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group has been scheduled for Friday. During this meeting, officials will review ground realities and decide whether s...