Reopening of schools, colleges from September 15
Educational institutions across Pakistan are allowed to reopen from September 15.
Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood made this announcement during a news conference on Thursday after the federal government’s National Command Operation Centre approved it.
The schools, colleges, and universities will operate with coronavirus SOPs in situ. The minister has, however, said the choice could also be withdrawn if the virus outbreak worsens.
“At the top of August, we’ll review things and choose on the matter,” Mahmood said. “Schools are allowed to open their offices.”
He said the scholars of upper classes are going to be called first, then lower graders also will be called if things go smoothly. He has asked provincial governments to form their own precautionary measures to make sure the novel virus doesn't spread among students.
As for universities, the minister suggested universities call Ph.D. students first and people who wish to figure in laboratories.
He added that university hostels can accommodate students who come from far-flung areas and are having trouble.
“If a varsity hostel can house 100 students, it must keep 30 in them and resume letting students stay there,” he said.
On the opposite hand, the All Private Schools Association has demanded reopening schools from July 10, but the govt has turned down their request.
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