Educational institutions being closed today in parts of country due to resurge of COVID

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ISLAMABAD: The educational institutions of all grades in seven cities of Punjab, Peshawar and Islamabad are being closed for two weeks from today (Monday) keeping in view the resurge in COVID-19 cases.

The cities of Punjab where these two-week spring vacations are being observed include Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Gujrat, Sialkot, Multan and Rawalpindi.

The send-ups in schools will continue and the restrictions do not apply on continued exams at all levels.

The policy of smart lockdown in targeted areas and ban on holding marriage ceremonies in covered areas will continue across the country.

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