Punjab govt clarifies: schools to remain open on Saturday after earlier reports of closure

LAHORE: In a recent notification, the Punjab government officially confirmed that schools in Punjab will remain open tomorrow, Saturday, December 2.

This clarification was issued through the Punjab government’s official X account (formerly Twitter) in response to earlier reports that suggested the closure of all schools in the province on Saturday.

https://twitter.com/ministerinfopb/status/1730574674051133938?s=46&t=JvjY0EK_st1RmPcVjXcTPA

This announcement implies that schools in major Punjab cities, including Lahore, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad, will continue to operate as usual, with no restrictions imposed for the upcoming week. Students are expected to attend their classes according to the regular schedule.

Furthermore, the government has also affirmed that restaurants, markets, and government offices will remain open and function as usual. This decision comes as the smog situation in Punjab appears to be improving,