Punjab Education Secretary Khalid Nazir Watoo on Wednesday dismissed social media rumors claiming that school holidays in the province had been extended until September 5.
In an official statement, Watoo clarified that the notification being circulated online is fake and not connected to the department.
“No such notification has been issued by the Education Department regarding additional holidays,” he said, urging the public to rely only on official sources for updates.
Parents, teachers, and students have been advised to follow the verified Facebook page of the School Education Department for authentic announcements.
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The clarification comes as Punjab battles severe flooding, triggered by heavy inflows from India’s release of water into the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers, raising concerns about community safety.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), more than 210,000 people have been evacuated from vulnerable districts in Punjab, with the Pakistan Army actively participating in rescue and relief efforts. Authorities confirmed that, despite the scale of the crisis, no casualties have been reported so far.
