Educational institutions across several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remained closed on Tuesday, October 13, amid security concerns and efforts to maintain law and order.
District administrations have issued closure notifications, with Dera Ismail Khan also cancelling all examinations scheduled for the day. However, primary, middle and secondary schools in Karak will remain open as usual.
The district administration of Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) has ordered the closure of all public and private educational institutions across the district on October 13.
According to the official notification, all examinations and papers scheduled for Tuesday have also been cancelled. Authorities said new dates for the postponed examinations would be announced later.
Relevant departments have been directed to ensure strict implementation of the closure order.
Educational institutions in DI Khan are closed for the second consecutive day. Security has also been tightened at sensitive locations, with additional police personnel deployed at key points across the district.
Residents are hopeful that the strengthened security arrangements will help improve the law and order situation.
Karak closes colleges and universities
Deputy Commissioner Hamid Iqbal has ordered the closure of public and private higher secondary schools, colleges and universities in Karak on October 13.
The notification specifically exempts primary, middle and secondary schools from the closure order. These institutions will continue operating as usual on Tuesday.
Relevant authorities have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the notification.
Mardan announces district-wide school closure
All public and private educational institutions in Mardan district will remain closed on Tuesday, according to an official announcement issued by the district administration.
The deputy commissioner has ordered the closure across the district as part of the measures being implemented amid the prevailing situation.
Deputy Commissioner Gohar Zaman Wazir has announced that all educational institutions across Nowshera district will remain closed on Tuesday, October 13.
The district administration has issued an announcement confirming the closure of educational institutions throughout the district.
In Charsadda, the deputy commissioner has also issued a notification ordering all educational institutions across the district to remain closed on Tuesday.
Authorities direct strict implementation
The closure orders vary by district, particularly in Karak, where primary, middle and secondary schools are exempt, while higher secondary schools, colleges and universities will remain shut.
In Dera Ismail Khan, the closure extends to all public and private educational institutions and includes the cancellation of examinations scheduled for October 13.
Parents, students and teachers have been advised to follow announcements from their respective district administrations regarding closures and revised examination dates.
