The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced the closure of educational institutions on Fridays and Saturdays amid the ongoing petroleum crisis. The decision will apply to both public and private institutions across the province. The move aims to reduce fuel consumption and ease transportation difficulties.
The KP schools closure decision was announced by the provincial Education Department following directions from the provincial cabinet. An official notification has been issued confirming the two-day weekly closure. Educational activities will continue on the remaining five days of the week.
According to the notification, all government and private educational institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will remain closed on Friday and Saturday. Students and staff will attend institutions during the other five days. The revised schedule is intended to help reduce unnecessary travel during the fuel crisis.
The Education Department said the KP schools closure arrangement will remain in effect for two months. Authorities are using the measure as part of efforts to conserve fuel while the petroleum crisis continues. The decision is expected to affect educational institutions throughout the province.
Officials said the measure is designed to reduce transportation-related difficulties faced by students, teachers and other education staff. Keeping institutions closed for two additional days each week could lower the number of daily journeys. The government has linked the decision directly to fuel-saving efforts.
The new schedule will apply to all relevant public and private educational institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Authorities have instructed institutions to follow the notification during the two-month period. Educational activities will continue during the remaining five days under the revised weekly schedule.
The KP schools closure announcement comes as authorities take measures to manage the impact of the petroleum crisis. By reducing the number of days institutions operate each week, the provincial government aims to save fuel and ease transportation challenges. Further changes could depend on developments in the fuel situation.
