The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has declared summer vacations for all public and private colleges, universities, and higher education institutions across the province.
According to an official notification issued on Friday, educational institutions situated in hot zones will be closed from June 1 to August 15. In contrast, institutions in winter zones will observe a shorter break from July 1 to July 31.
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The notification, released by the Higher Education, Archives and Libraries Department, covers all public and private colleges and universities in KP. However, classes and exams for BS (4-year) and associate degree programs will continue as per the approved academic calendar.
The provincial government has circulated this notification to key stakeholders, including the Governor, Chief Minister, administrative secretaries, university vice-chancellors, the Higher Education Regulatory Authority, and other relevant authorities.
This decision comes in response to rising temperatures in parts of the province and aims to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.