Punjab govt changes school timings for winter season

The Punjab government has revised school timings for the winter season effective from October 15 to prevent children and staff from cold weather.

According to a notification issued by the Punjab School Education Department on Monday, the schools in Punjab will remain open from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm from Monday to Thursday while the regular classes will conclude at 12:45 pm on Fridays.

Subsequently, the double-shift schools will remain open from 8:45 am to 12:45 pm from Monday to Thursday and the second shift will start from 1.00 pm to 5:00 pm across the province. On Fridays, classes will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Reporter: Junaid Riaz