The Higher Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has announced the summer vacation schedule for universities and colleges in the region. Here are the details of the vacation periods:
- Plain Areas:
- Universities and colleges will be closed from June 15th to August 31st.
- Hilly Areas:
- Universities and colleges will observe summer vacations from July 1st to July 31st.
This directive applies to all public and private universities and colleges in KP.
Additionally, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department has also announced summer vacations for schools:
- Primary Schools:
- Closed from June 1st.
- Middle, High, and Higher Secondary Schools:
- Closed from June 15th to August 31st.
- Schools in Upper Districts:
- Closed from July 1st to August 31st.
Earlier, the Sindh Education Department announced summer holidays for all public and private sector schools and colleges from June 1st to July 31st.
These measures come amid a severe heatwave affecting about 26 districts across Pakistan. The Climate Change Ministry has reported extreme temperatures, with some areas expecting to reach up to 50°C (122°F). The heatwave has also caused delays in annual school exams in Sindh due to the intense heat conditions.
