Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood has said that the government will take strict actions for implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) after schools and other educational institutions are reopened.

APP quoted the minister as saying that "nothing will be rushed without proper consultations and students’ safety will be the top priority while making any decision".

He further said that discussions will be held on the matter and authorities will review the decision in August in light of the coronavirus situation in the country. If the crisis is not curbed, schools and universities will not be opened, added.

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