Government schools and colleges in Islamabad have begun reopening after nearly three weeks of closure to accommodate police personnel ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned protest march.
According to an official of the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), authorities issued instructions late Sunday night to reopen most of the 38 affected institutions, allowing thousands of students to return to classes.
However, around 10 schools and colleges will remain closed as police personnel are still staying on their premises.
A school principal said the late announcement made it difficult to inform students and teachers about the reopening, adding that attendance was expected to improve by Tuesday.
The closures began on September 24, when authorities started accommodating police personnel in educational institutions ahead of PTI’s scheduled rally.
The disruption drew criticism from parents and teachers, who expressed concern over students missing weeks of classes.
H-9 College was also among the affected institutions. The college recently secured a position in the Federal Board examinations for the first time in its history, with a faculty member expressing concern that the prolonged closure could affect its academic progress.
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