The All Pakistan Private Schools Association has announced that all educational institutions in the Rawalpindi district will reopen on October 13 as per routine, following several days of disruption due to Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan protests in the twin cities.
In a joint declaration, the three major private school organisations confirmed the decision to resume classes across private institutions. President of the All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association (APPSMA) Punjab chapter, Abidar Ahmad Khan, also confirmed the reopening.
The Punjab Education Department updated its official website to confirm that schools would be open from October 13. According to the notification, all public and private schools, colleges, and universities across the Rawalpindi district will resume normal operations from Monday.
The head of the District Education Authority Rawalpindi also confirmed the reopening of educational institutions. However, it was clarified that schools in District Jhelum, which falls under the Rawalpindi Division, will remain closed until further notice.
Authorities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, placed both cities on high alert — blocking major entry points with shipping containers, suspending metro bus operation, and partially cutting mobile internet.
News Published in Express Tribune on October 13th, 2025.
