ISLAMABAD – Authorities have revised the timings of schools in federal capital for winter season in order prevent students from cold weather.
The Federal Directorate of Education has issued a notification in this regard, stating that schools will open at 8:30 am and close at 2:30 pm
Similarly, the evening shifts in schools will commence at 2:30pm to 6:00 pm, reports said on Saturday, adding that the revised timings will come into effect from Monday, December 2.
Meanwhile, all federal educational institutions will remain open on Saturday in Islamabad as authorities have revoked Saturday weekly off till February 1, 2025.
A notification issued by the relevant department said that all educational institutions, including schools will open on Saturday as it will be considered a working day.
The decision will come into effect from November 30 to Feb 1, 2025 for the period of two months. The authorities have abolished the one weekly off in order to cover the gap which occurred due to closure of schools for various reasons including protests.
Previously, there were two weekly offs on Saturday and Sunday for schools and other educational institutions.
