Overview
- Punjab's education minister, who spoke Saturday, said a May 22 to August 2 break is under consideration and that a decision is due by May 11.
- Unnamed officials told BOL News the education department has proposed May 25 to August 16 for the break, pending provincial approval.
- Rana Sikandar Hayat said no plan is final and that three to four options remain under review after consultations.
- The government is weighing a shorter summer recess by 15 to 20 days, more teaching days to reach 190, a small cut to winter holidays, and optional summer camps.
- Heat alerts from the disaster authority and the Met Office warn of above normal temperatures and possible heatwaves through July, following last year's weather-driven extension of school holidays to August 31.