The Punjab government declared the annual summer break for both public and private schools across the province on Friday.
According to the notification, the vacation period will extend from June 1st to August 14th.
Additionally, in response to the soaring temperatures experienced in various cities nationwide, the Punjab government has adjusted school timings.
Schools will now operate from 7 am to 11:30 am from Monday to Thursday, and from 7 am to 10:30 am on Fridays.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of impending heatwave conditions due to high pressure in the upper atmosphere.
These conditions are expected to affect most parts of the country, particularly Punjab and Sindh, starting from May 21st.
The severity of the heatwave is anticipated to peak from May 23rd to 27th.
During this period, daytime temperatures are forecasted to soar 4 to 6°C above normal in Punjab from May 21st to 23rd, and 6 to 8°C above normal from May 23rd to 27th.