All the educational institutions in Peshawar, Islamabad and seven cities of Punjab are being closed for two weeks from Monday (today) viewing the resurge in COVID-19 cases.

The cities of Punjab where these two-week spring vacations are being observed include Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Gujrat, Sialkot, Multan and Rawalpindi.

The send-ups in schools will continue and the restrictions do not apply on continued exams at all levels.

The policy of smart lockdown in targeted areas and ban on holding marriage ceremonies in covered areas will continue across the country.