Summer vacation from June 9

MULTAN, April 29: The Punjab Education Secretary on Monday announced summer vacations in private and government educational institutions from June 9 to Aug 31.

According to the notification, the schedule for winter vacations has also been announced. The winter vacations would commence from Dec 24 and would terminate on Dec 31.

Private institutions have been directed to observe the summer and winter vacation schedule in letter and spirit, and any violation could lead to strict action against them, officials add.—APP

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