All public and private educational institutions across Peshawar district will remain closed today, Monday, October 12, following an official notification released by the local district administration.
According to a directive issued by the Deputy Commissioner Peshawar, all schools, colleges, and universities within the district boundary must suspend all academic and administrative activities for the day.
Official Directive Issued
The notification, issued on Sunday, October 11, bears the signature of Additional Deputy Commissioner General Muhammad Daud Saleemi. Official copies of the directive have been circulated to relevant administrative departments, law enforcement agencies, regional education boards, and the management of both public and private institutes to ensure immediate compliance.
While the administrative notification does not explicitly specify the grounds for the sudden holiday, local observers link the decision to recent high-level administrative developments across the province.
Context Behind the Closure
The announced closure coincides with major political and security updates in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. On Sunday, October 11, the federal government officially declared a state of emergency and enforced Governor’s Rule across the province under Article 232 and Article 234 of the Constitution of Pakistan. The emergency measures received formal approval from President Asif Ali Zardari following recommendations submitted by the federal cabinet.
Students, parents, and administrative staff across Peshawar are advised to coordinate directly with their respective institution management for further operational updates regarding tomorrow’s academic schedule.
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