Punjab extends winter vacations over ‘security threats’

LAHORE: The Punjab Education department has extended the winter vacations of public and private schools till January 12, citing security threats.

According to details, as per the previous schedule all the private and government schools were to open from January 2 but now these schools will remain closed for ten more days due to the threats.

The decision for extending vacations was taken as part of the government’s plan to beef up security at educational institutions. Security guards are being hired and other security steps are also being taken for the purpose.