ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood has said that a meeting will be held on 24th March regarding re-opening or further closure of educational institutions amid the third wave of covid-19.

The third coronavirus wave is serious; requires careful review. All education/health ministers will meet Wednesday March 24 at the NCOC to take a decision regarding opening or further closure of educational institutions. Health of students, teachers/staff primary consideration

— Shafqat Mahmood (@Shafqat_Mahmood) March 21, 2021

Shafqat Mehmood made the announcement on his twitter account and said, “The third coronavirus wave is serious; (and it) requires careful review.”

“All education/health ministers will meet Wednesday March 24 at the NCOC to take a decision regarding opening or further closure of educational institutions. Health of students, teachers/staff primary consideration” he further added.