College Education Department
Coverage of College Education Department in the Nexus archive.
- Private schools in Sindh to decide weekly working days at their own convenience, education department says
Private schools in Sindh are permitted to set their own weekly working days, while public institutions must follow a six-day schedule from August 1. The Sindh Education Department clarified that the six-day directive applies only to public schools, exempting private institutions. The policy change follows earlier austerity measures introduced in March 2026 to address economic challenges linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- Sindh schools, colleges to have six-day work weeks from Aug 1
The Sindh government announced that schools and colleges in the province will transition to a six-day work week starting August 1, 2026, replacing a previous five-day schedule. The decision, issued by the Sindh Education and Literacy Department and the College Education Department, aims to implement austerity and fuel conservation measures amid the economic impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz closure.