Islamabad, May 12, 2025: All government and private educational institutions throughout Punjab are reopening from today, Monday, May 12, after being shut down due to the recent surge in tensions between Pakistan and India.
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat confirmed the decision in a statement issued on Sunday. He stated that schools, colleges, and universities would resume standard academic activities as the situation had returned to a safer state.
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The educational closure was initially implemented on May 7 after a series of drone attacks by India struck locations in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
The announcement puts an end to the brief disruption, during which Punjab schools closed two days as a precautionary step to protect students and staff.
“The safety of students and staff remains our top priority,” said the minister. “Now that the situation has stabilized, academic activities will proceed without further delay.”
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In addition to school closures, the unrest disturbed various scheduled board exams. Boards in cities such as Lahore and Multan postponed several key papers, including Quran translation, ethics, and practicals.
According to Zahid Mian, Controller of Examinations at BISE Lahore, revised exam schedules will be announced shortly. Other education boards have also assured students that new dates for postponed papers will be communicated soon.
Updates regarding rescheduled exams will be made available through official board websites and local channels in the coming days.
In addition, on Sunday, a nationwide Day of Gratitude was celebrated to honor Pakistan’s strong and successful military response to Indian aggression, as well as the triumph of Operation Bunyan un Marsoos.
