Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- Schools across Punjab are expected to reopen on August 24, 2026, following the summer vacation, with authorities ordering safety preparations.

Public and private schools have been directed to complete cleanliness, security, and safety arrangements before students return to classrooms.

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Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat instructed schools to follow safety regulations amid ongoing monsoon conditions and dengue risks.

Authorities ordered schools to inspect fans, lights, switches, electrical sockets, and wiring to identify potential electrical hazards before reopening.

Moreover, schools must activate CCTV cameras and other security equipment to ...