Are educational institutions being closed from October 15?

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has clarified that educational institutions will not be closed from October 15.

In a tweet, Shafqat Mahmood said that a false news was circulating on social media that educational institutions would be closed on October 15. There is no truth in this news.

It may be recalled that educational institutions closed due to the Corona epidemic were reopened in phases from September 15. Corona cases have also been reported in some educational institutions, but the government has ruled out closing.

Fake news being circulated on social media that educational institutions will be closed on Oct 15. No truth in this.

— Shafqat Mahmood (@Shafqat_Mahmood) October 5, 2020