The Punjab government on Wednesday (today) has announced closure of all public and private schools across the province amid the rising covid-19 cases.

The provincial government issued a notification which reads ” All educational educational institutions will be closed from April 29 till Eid-ul-Fitr.”

“The decision has been taken due to the prevailing covid-19 situation in the country” it further added.

Moreover, all private schools and educational institutions will remain closed till Eidul Fitr in Balochistan as well.