Punjab Government Announces Saturday Holiday for School Students

The Punjab government declared that Saturdays will now be holidays for school students. This decision is part of a new policy introduced by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat.

Minister Hayat explained that this change aims to reduce the workload on teachers and provide them with dedicated time for professional development. The new policy will shift the teaching week to five days, from Monday to Friday, allowing Saturdays to be set aside for teacher training sessions.

This adjustment is part of a larger effort to lessen the heavy responsibilities that government school teachers face. By freeing up Saturdays for training, teachers will have the opportunity to focus on improving their teaching methods and skills.

While the reduction in classroom time might raise concerns, the government plans to maintain educational standards. It is possible that the government might extend daily school hours during the weekdays, though no specific details have been provided yet.

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