LAHORE — Punjab’s interim government announced early winter vacations for schools, and other educational institutions as thick, toxic fog enveloped major cities in Lahore, causing students to fall ill.
As situation pushed Naqvi led government to shut down schools, a week early, unverified reports claimed an extension in winter vacations for one week.
A picture of a local news story is doing rounds online, stating that the Punjab government has decided to extend winter vacations.
Winter Vacation in Punjab
The post claimed that government decided to extend winter vacations at the request of parents as parts of the country is reeling under the cold wave.
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In contrast to claims, the government of Punjab or School Education Department has not shared any details about the extension in winter vacations.
It is worth mentioning that the provincial government of Punjab has already announced extended winter vacations in light of chilly weather and smog.
