Schools, colleges & universities in Punjab will remain closed – News

News: Schools, colleges and universities in Punjab will remain closed from March 10 to March 31, 2026. Examinations will be held as per schedule. Protocol vehicles accompanying provincial ministers and senior government officials have also been banned.

Government fuel will be stopped for provincial ministers until the petroleum crisis ends. Petrol and diesel allowances for government officials’ vehicles have been reduced by 50% with immediate effect, a major decision by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

For necessary security, only one vehicle will accompany provincial ministers and senior government officials. Decision to “work from home” in government offices, only essential staff will come to the office.

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Schools and educational institutions will be able to take online classes. Government outdoor events banned, Horse and Cattle Show cultural festival postponed. Order to establish District Petroleum Monitoring Committees in each district to monitor petroleum products.

Under Work from Home, only the movement of additional support staff is being stopped, work in offices will not be stopped. Instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.