NCOC to discuss schools closure, exams on April 6
Mahmood says decision to be taken collectively by country’s health and education authorities
Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood. PHOTO: RP
ISLAMABAD:
Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood informed on Sunday that education and health ministers will be meeting at the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday (April 6) to decide whether to open or further close educational institutions.
The minister further stated that exam situation will also be discussed at the meeting.
In a tweet, the minister stated that whatever is decided at the meeting will be a collective decision of the country’s health and education authorities as well as the NCOC.
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Schools to be closed from March 15 in several cities due to COVID-19 outbreak: Shafqat Mehmood
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Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
School to be closed for two weeks from Monday, March 15 owing to spike in coronavirus cases.
Important decision regarding O and A level, inter and matric exams.
Earlier decision of allowing indoor weddings, indoor dining and opening of cinemas and shrines with effect from March 15 has been withdrawn.
50% work from home policy will be implemented on the discretion of provinces.
10pm deadline for commercial activities has been reimposed.
ISLAMABAD: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood on Wednesday announced the closure of schools in several cities from Monday, March 15 following a spike in coronavirus cases.
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Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood on Thursday announced that schools across the country will resume regular five-day classes from March 1.