ISLAMABAD: The government on Sunday announced that all educational institutions will remain closed in the federal capital as well as in Rawalpindi, Lahore and other areas.
However, it did not give any reason for the abrupt decision to close the schools, colleges and universities, both in the public and private sectors. A notification issued by the district administrations of Islamabad and Rawalpindi did not mention any reason for the closure of the institutions.
December 16th is the anniversary of the Army Public School Peshawar massacre when terrorists stormed the school and killed over 100 children along with their teachers.
A notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon stated: “It is notified that all the public/private schools and colleges shall remain closed on 16th December, 2024 (Monday) within the revenue limits of Islamabad Capital Territory.”
