Punjab schools reopen, Education Minister welcomes students back

Alhamdulillah, the education process has returned to normal from today,” the minister said. Schools across Punjab will operate from Monday to Friday, with

Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has welcomed students back to schools following the holidays, expressing his best wishes as educational activities resume across the province.

“Alhamdulillah, the education process has returned to normal from today,” the minister said. Schools across Punjab will operate from Monday to Friday, with official timings set from 8:00am to 1:30pm. He directed educational institutions to organise their schedules according to the timings specified in the official notification.

Rana Sikandar Hayat said students would now continue their learning journey with renewed energy and enthusiasm. He urged teachers to play an active role in helping students whose education may have been disrupted during the holidays and ensuring a smooth return to regular learning.

The minister also identified the growing number of out-of-school children as a major challenge, stressing that bringing every child into the education system is a shared responsibility. He added that consultations were underway to develop new strategies aimed at preventing educational losses in the future.