KP educational institutions to remain closed today

Schools, colleges and universities in four districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will remain closed on Monday. File photo
Schools, colleges and universities in four districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will remain closed on Monday. File photo
Published October 12, 2026 01:38 PM
Peshawar (Web Desk): Schools, colleges and universities in four districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will remain closed on Monday amid the prevailing situation and the imposition of emergency rule. Some districts have also cancelled examinations scheduled for the day.

All public and private educational institutions in Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan and Nowshera will remain closed on Monday following orders issued by the respective district administrations.

The closures come amid the province's prevailing situation and the imposition of emergency rule, district authorities said. The decision applies to schools, colleges and universities across the four districts. Regular academic activities will remain suspended while the closure orders are in effect.

The respective district administrations have issued separate notifications to inform educational institutions about the closures. Students and parents have been advised to follow official announcements from their schools, colleges and universities for further instructions.

Swabi announces closure of public and private institutions

In Swabi, the District Education Officer and deputy commissioner confirmed that all public and private educational institutions would remain closed on Monday. The decision applies to educational institutions across the district and was taken in view of the prevailing circumstances.

Students and parents have been advised to stay informed through official updates from their respective institutions. The closure order means that regular classes and other academic activities will remain suspended for the day.

Mardan cancels examinations scheduled for Monday

The deputy commissioner of Mardan ordered the closure of all government and private schools, colleges and universities on October 12. Examinations and papers scheduled for the day have also been cancelled.

The announcement affects students who were due to appear in examinations on Monday. They will have to wait for further instructions from the relevant educational authorities regarding revised examination dates.

Students should check announcements issued by their institutions and avoid relying on unverified information about new examination schedules. The district administration has directed the relevant authorities to ensure that the closure order is strictly followed.

Nowshera suspends academic activities

In Nowshera, Deputy Commissioner Gohar Zaman announced the closure of all public and private educational institutions across the district.

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According to the district administration, academic activities will remain suspended on Monday. All examinations scheduled for the day have also been cancelled.

The relevant authorities and heads of educational institutions have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the closure order.

Students and parents should contact their institutions or check their official communication channels for updates on when classes will resume and how cancelled examinations will be rescheduled.

What students and parents need to know

The closure orders cover public and private schools, colleges and universities in Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan and Nowshera.

Students should not assume that examinations scheduled for Monday will take place as planned. The available information confirms that examinations have been cancelled in Mardan and Nowshera. Students in Peshawar and Swabi should check with their respective institutions for specific instructions about examinations.

Parents should also follow official notifications to avoid confusion about school timings and reopening arrangements. Educational institutions have been directed to comply with the closure orders issued by their respective district administrations.

No revised examination dates or reopening schedule were provided in the supplied report. Students should therefore wait for official announcements before making plans to attend classes or sit examinations.

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