Punjab education Minister Murad Raas has rejected the rumours that the schools would be opened on June 1, saying that safety of children and teachers was their first priority.
The minister dismissed fake news, attributed to his name, which stated that the government has decided to open schools from the first of June no matter the cost. In his tweet, he wrote, “Let it be very clear for all concerned. No decision has been made regarding opening of schools on June 1, 2020. Discussions are underway. Safety of our children & honourable teachers is priority number one. Everything else can wait.