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The Government of the Punjab School Education Department issued a Notification on 22-01-2026 in connection with Punjab Schools Barred From Forcing Book & Uniform Purchases. The notification clearly warns private schools against pressuring parents and outlines strict legal action for violations. The details are as follows:
The Government of Pakistan Cabinet Division issued a Notification on 19-01-2026 in connection with the Public Holidays 2026 Pakistan, These public and optional holidays 2026 in Pakistan are for the Federal Government employees and the general public across the country. This notification includes national, Islamic, and minority festivals with official dates. The details are as follows:
The Government of the Punjab School Education Department has announced the Extension of the Winter Vacation 2026 in Punjab schools and colleges. The Higher Education Department will also announce the same. As per the Education Minister of Punjab, the Punjab Govt and Private Schools will remain closed till 19th January 2026 instead of 11th January 2026.
I am sharing the latest update on the reopening of schools in Punjab after the winter vacation of 2026. As per the Survey shared by Rana Skindar Hayat, Provincial Education Minister of Punjab, 88% Teachers/ students and parent voters voted to open the school on 19th January 2026, while only 12% voters voted to open the school/ colleges on 12th January.