On Sunday, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training denied “false reports” that Islamabad schools’ winter break had been extended to January 15 owing to severe weather.
A bogus announcement that reads, “All educational institutions working under the jurisdiction of Federal Directorate of Education shall now reopen on January 16, 2023,” is making the rounds on social media.
The ministry made it clear that no such decision to extend the winter break in the federal capital had been made.
The ministry posted a copy of the false letter along with the following message on its official Twitter account: “The attached is fake and needs to be given attention.”
It is to clarify that no such decision has been taken to extend winter holidays any further in Islamabad Capital Territory. The attached document circulating on social media is "Fake" and needs not to be given attention. Let us all stay away from #disinformation. pic.twitter.com/JEqJGbOa5p
— Ministry of Education and Professional Training (@EduMinistryPK) January 8, 2023
The ministry advised the students to ignore the false information.
It is important to note that the ministry has declared December 24–31 to be the winter break for the colleges and universities that fall under its purview.
However, due to the severe weather, the relevant authorities extended the holiday until January 8.
On January 9, all educational institutions that fall under the Federal Directorate of Education’s purview will reopen (Monday).
