Schools may not open on Jan 11, says Raas

Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas has said on Tuesday that the schools in the province may remain closed for an extended period keeping in view the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the province.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the retirement system for teachers of the province, the minister mentioned about the issue of school closure across the province.

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"I want to open schools," said the minster “However, we might have to go with the decision of prolonging the closure of schools, given the current circumstances," added the minister.

He stated that provincial government deferred examinations for grade V as per the assessment policy. "When it came to the exams of fifth graders, teachers were helping students cheat," he said, explaining the Punjab government's decision.

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The minister added that the Private Schools Act will be sent to the cabinet for approval. He said that the legislation will get the approval from the government within three months.