The Government of Balochistan has officially declared that it had extended the closure of all educational institutions in the province. The current conditions in the region will result in the students and staff now noting a long break till the end of the month.
Balochistan Official Notification Details
On Sunday evening, an official notification was declared in Quetta, as per which the Balochistan government and the non-governmental educational institutions will be closed before March 31, 2026.
This decision is an extension of the one made previously on March 9 that initially mandated the schools to be shut. The provincial government decided to suspend the normal academic affairs but after evaluating the prevailing situation in the region, the government decided to continue with the suspension.
What Remains Operational?
Although the regular classes are suspended, the government has made it clear that some of the necessary activities of the administration and academics will not be impacted. The further operations will proceed as planned:
Continuous Enrolling Contests: Admission and enrollment campaigns will continue.
Digital School Census: Schools Data collection and census activities will continue to work.
Examinations: Any examinations which are scheduled will be done accordingly.
Until when are schools closed in Balochistan?
All public and private educational institutions in Balochistan will remain closed until March 31, 2026.
Are private schools also included in this closure?
Yes, the official notification clearly states that both government and private educational institutions must remain closed.
Will exams be canceled due to the school closure?
No, any ongoing or scheduled examinations will continue as per their original timetable.
Is the school enrollment campaign suspended?
No, the ongoing enrollment campaign and the digital school census will continue without any disruption despite the closure of regular classes.
