Sindh extends revised school timing schedule till Feb. 4

The Sindh government has extended its decision to revise school timings due to the ongoing cold spell across the province.

According to a spokesperson for the Sindh Education Department, the School Education Department has prolonged the measure under which schools will open at 9:00 am because of the cold weather.

The spokesperson confirmed that all schools across Sindh will continue to start at 9:00 am until 4 February. The decision will apply equally to both public and private schools.

Earlier, following the rain, freezing temperatures have gripped Karachi, prompting private schools to recommend a 9:00 AM start time through January 31.

Hyder Ali, Chairman of the All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association (ASPSCA), has formally requested that schools open later, noting that the extreme weather has severely impacted daily life, particularly in the far-flung districts of Sindh.

In addition to recommending the 9:00 AM start time, the Chairman called for an urgent meeting of the Private Schools Steering Committee to finalize a new academic calendar.

He urged the Sindh Education Minister to officially mandate these revised timings until the end of the month.