The situation in the second wave of Corona is alarming and the Education Ministers Conference decided not to close schools immediately, colleges and universities will remain open and the Inter-Provincial Education Ministers and the NCOC will meet next week to review the latest situation. The meeting will be repeated.
According to media reports, it was decided in principle not to close the inter-provincial education ministers' conference immediately. The NCC meeting is expected in the evening in which the final decision will be taken. The NCC meeting will be chaired by the Prime Minister. According to sources, there is also a proposal to extend the winter holidays and keep schools closed till January.
Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood said that the lives of children and teachers are most dear. The NCOC will guide us regarding the closure of educational institutions. The school was run. Now the radio is thinking about school.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
No decision made on closure of Schools in Punjab today. Next meeting will be on Monday 23rd November, 2020 for further review of the COVID 19 situation. All options are being discussed. No immediate decision for now.
