KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department has announced the closure of all public and private educational institutions across the province from February 6 to 9 due to the forthcoming February 8 nationwide polls.
The public and private schools, colleges and universities will remain closed from February 5 to 9 – as Feb 5 has already been announced as a public holiday on account of Kashmir Day.
The Sindh Education Department's statement further stated that a summary regarding the three-day holiday has been sent to the Chief Minister House and an official notification will be issued following the summary's approval.
With more than 128 million voters, Pakistan is set to stage crucial elections this time around owing to the instability on the country's political and economic fronts.
The polls are slated to be held on February 8 with heightened security and deployment of law enforcers to ensure the law and order situation across the country.
Earlier, the Punjab government also decided to keep schools, colleges and universities across the province closed from February 6 to 9 in the backdrop of the general elections slated for February 8.
As per the Punjab cabinet, the decision would apply to public and private educational institutes both.
ISPR says justice will only be fully served when masterminds behind the May 9 events are held accountable
ATC grants relief to PTI founder's wife in cases related to November protest
Man exposes himself to female polio worker in Karachi’s Surjani Town
NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has contacted PM Shehbaz regarding formation of negotiation committee, says PML-N leader
Justice Mandokhail expresses displeasure over performance of the state institutions
Premier's orders come after Greek boat tragedy in which 40 Pakistani nationals suspected to be dead