Education ministers to meet on schools, educational institutions issue: Shafqat Mehmood

ISLAMABAD: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood on Sunday announced that education ministers of all provinces will sit with him to discuss the issue of reopening of schools and educational institutions.

This was said by the minister in a tweet. Previously, the government had closed educational institutions in Punjab, Peshawar and Islamabad till March 28.

“The third coronavirus wave is serious; requires careful review. All education/health ministers will meet Wednesday March 24 at the NCOC to take a decision regarding opening or further closure of educational institutions. Health of students, teachers/staff primary consideration,” he tweeted.

The third coronavirus wave is serious; requires careful review. All education/health ministers will meet Wednesday March 24 at the NCOC to take a decision regarding opening or further closure of educational institutions. Health of students, teachers/staff primary consideration

— Shafqat Mahmood (@Shafqat_Mahmood) March 21, 2021