LAHORE, Aug. 13 -- The Punjab government has once again revised the schedule for summer vacations in schools. According to the latest decision, classes for grades 1 to 8 will now resume on September 1, while classes for grades 9, 10, O/A Levels, and intermediate will reopen on August 18.

This change affects both public and private educational institutions across the province. Punjab's Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat confirmed the update, saying it was made after consultation with education experts and keeping in view the weather and academic needs.

Earlier, authorities had extended the summer break due to the ongoing heatwave, but this new revision splits the reopening dates to ease the transition and prioritize senior students' ...