January To Be Marked As Speak Truth Month In Schools

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LAHORE: The Punjab government on 1st January announced to celebrate January 2025 as ‘Speak Truth’ month in all public school across the province.

Punjab School Education Department issued directions to all district education authority chief executive officers in this regard.

During the month, the teachers will deliver lectures to students about ‘Speak Truth’ and encourage them to speak truth in daily life.

Teaching sessions will commence on Jan 13 and will continue till Jan 31.

All the heads of government schools were directed to submit relevant pictures of events to educational authorities after the deadline.

Punjab government is taking the initiative to instill ethical values in students and foster a culture of transparency and integrity in schools.

Published in Dawn, January 2nd, 2025

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