Pakistan, May 7 -- LAHORE - Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has confirmed that all educational institutions across Punjab will remain open on Thursday. He dismissed the rumors of an extension in school holidays, calling them baseless and misleading.

The minister made it clear that no official decision had been taken regarding additional holidays. He added that no notification had been issued by the education department and urged the public to ignore any false information spreading on social media.

Furthermore, he stressed that all schools and colleges should continue with their academic schedules as planned. "Classes and examinations will take place as usual," said Rana Sikandar, urging students, teachers, and parents to follow r...