Punjab Education Secretary Khalid Nazir Watoo on Wednesday dismissed social media rumors claiming that school holidays in the province had been extended until September 5. Punjab Education Secretary Khalid Nazir Watoo on Wednesday dismissed social media rumors claiming that school holidays in the province had been extended until September 5.
In a statement, Watoo clarified that the notification being circulated online is fake and has no connection to the department. “No such notification has been issued by the Education Department regarding additional holidays,” he said, urging the public to rely only on official sources for updates.
He advised parents, teachers, and students to follow the verified Facebook page of the School Education Department for authentic announcements.
The clarification comes as Punjab continues to battle severe flooding triggered by heavy inflows from India’s release of water into eastern rivers. Rising water levels in the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej have raised concerns over community safety.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), more than 210,000 people have been evacuated from vulnerable districts in Punjab, with the Pakistan Army actively engaged in rescue and relief operations. Despite the scale of the crisis, no casualties have been reported so far.