The Punjab government has ordered the closure of all public and private educational institutions—including schools, colleges, and universities—across the province on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, due to emerging security concerns. Classes are expected to resume on Monday, May 12, according to Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat.
Though the government cited a “deteriorating law and order situation,” no specific threats were detailed in the official statement. The education department has directed all institutions to strictly comply and urged students and parents to stay tuned to official channels for further updates.
The move comes as tensions between India and Pakistan reach alarming levels. India has accused Pakistan of involvement in a deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) that killed 22 tourists, a claim Pakistan has strongly denied.
In response, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Wagah-Attari border, and launched missile strikes on six locations inside Pakistan on the night of May 6 and 7, killing 31 civilians and injuring over 70 others, as reported by Pakistan’s ISPR.
These developments have triggered widespread concern, prompting precautionary measures across the country, including the temporary suspension of schools in Punjab.
