Schools across Balochistan to re-open from April 1, have classes 5 days a week

Schools across Balochistan will resume classes from April 1 (Wednesday) and follow a five-day working week amid the fuel crisis, the provincial government said on Tuesday.

On March 9, the provincial government had announced that educational institutions, including schools, colleges and universities, would remain closed from March 10 to March 31 due to the global fuel crisis triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran.

According to a notification posted on the provincial government’s X account, it was announced that “all schools (public and private) in Balochistan shall re-open with effect from April 1 (Wednesday)”.

However, it added that due to the current fuel situation, “all schools (public & private), the provincial directorate, divisional directorates and the district offices of the School Education Department shall observe a five-day working week (Monday to Friday)”.

Saturday and Sunday will remain off, the notification said.

“All examinations/assessments shall be conducted as per the notified schedule, regardless of [the] above weekdays/weekends,” it added, directing relevant authorities to ensure strict compliance.

A day earlier, the Punjab government also announced that educational activities in the province would resume from April 1 (tomorrow), with classes taking place five days a week.