All government and private schools in Islamabad and Rawalpindi will reopen tomorrow (Thursday) after being closed for three days due to protests organized by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
The decision to resume academic activities was announced by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi after a successful operation cleared protestors from key areas. Alongside the reopening of schools, mobile internet services, which were disrupted, have also been restored.
Extended Closure Raises Concerns
The schools had been closed since Saturday in response to the protest scheduled for November 24, creating challenges for students and parents. Many expressed concerns over the disruption to academic routines, particularly with exams approaching in many institutions. Although some schools attempted to mitigate the impact through online classes, parents emphasized that virtual learning could not fully replace in-person education.
Normalcy Restored in Twin Cities
By Wednesday morning, life in Islamabad and Rawalpindi had largely returned to normal as authorities cleared road blockages and reopened key routes. Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Memon directed teams to ensure all roads were accessible and ordered cleaning operations to restore order in the affected areas.
The reopening of schools marks a return to normalcy, bringing relief to parents and students alike.
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