The Government of Sindh has decided to close educational institutions across the province from Wednesday until March 31 due to the ongoing energy crisis.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the Sindh cabinet in Karachi, officials confirmed.
According to the cabinet announcement, schools, colleges, and other educational institutions will remain closed, but scheduled examinations will continue as planned.
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Authorities also said that necessary online classes will continue across Sindh to ensure that students’ academic activities are not disrupted during the closure period.
Government Measures Over Energy Crisis
The cabinet further announced that Sindh will implement energy-related measures similar to those taken by the Government of Pakistan.
As part of these steps, ministers’ salaries and allowances will be reduced to support efforts aimed at managing the ongoing energy challenges.
Officials said the measures are intended to reduce fuel consumption and ease pressure on the country’s energy resources.
Punjab Announces Similar Steps
A day earlier, Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister of Punjab, also announced extraordinary steps to address economic difficulties caused by the crisis.
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Under the decision, schools, colleges, and universities across Punjab will remain closed until March 31, while examinations will be conducted according to the existing schedule.
Educational institutions in Punjab will also be allowed to conduct online classes during this period.
Work From Home Policy
The Punjab government has additionally introduced a work-from-home policy for government offices, allowing only essential staff to attend offices. Official work will be carried out through online meetings and teleconferences where possible.
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Authorities said services under digital platforms such as “Maryam Ki Dastak” and other e-business initiatives will continue to facilitate citizens.
Background
Pakistan is currently facing fuel shortages and rising energy demand, prompting provincial governments to adopt temporary measures to conserve energy and manage available resources.
Closing educational institutions and shifting activities online is seen as a step to reduce electricity and fuel consumption during the crisis.
