Several private Schools in Peshawar remained closed on Thursday due to expected traffic disruptions linked to the PTI long march.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) march reached Peshawar, raising concerns about road closures and transportation difficulties.
School administrations decided to suspend classes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and teachers.
Meanwhile, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department clarified that government educational institutions would continue operating normally.
However, authorities allowed individual school administrations to decide whether temporary closures were necessary.
Private Schools in Peshawar Suspend Classes
Several private educational institutions in Peshawar announced a one-day closure on Thursday.
Administrations informed parents about the decision through official WhatsApp groups.
The messages explained that possible road blockades could make travelling to school difficult for students and staff.
School officials said the closures were intended to prevent inconvenience and transportation problems. The decision followed concerns about increased traffic congestion as PTI supporters gathered for the political march.
Some educational institutions considered temporary suspension necessary because of uncertain road conditions.
However, the closures were not announced as a province-wide holiday.
KP Education Department Clarifies School Closure Policy
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department confirmed that government schools would remain open according to their regular schedules.
Officials explained that no general closure order had been issued for public educational institutions.
However, school administrations were given flexibility to respond to local traffic conditions.
Institutions facing serious transportation difficulties could suspend classes for one day. Authorities said such decisions should depend on the situation surrounding each school.
The department emphasized that administrators should consider student safety and accessibility before announcing closures.
This approach allows educational institutions to respond to local disruptions without affecting the entire province.
PTI Long March Raises Concerns Over Road Blockades
The PTI long march created concerns about traffic movement in Peshawar and surrounding areas.
Political gatherings and large vehicle convoys can affect major roads and nearby routes.
School administrations feared that possible blockades could delay students and teachers during their daily journeys.
Parents also faced uncertainty about transportation arrangements and school accessibility. As a result, some private institutions decided to avoid potential difficulties by suspending classes temporarily.
However, the impact of road closures may differ between neighborhoods.
Educational institutions in unaffected areas may continue their normal activities.
School Administrations Allowed to Make Local Decisions
The Education Department stated that individual administrations could assess transportation conditions before deciding on closures.
School officials were advised to consider the possible impact on attendance and student movement. Institutions experiencing serious access problems could announce a temporary one-day suspension.
However, schools without significant transportation difficulties were expected to operate normally. The department’s clarification provides flexibility while maintaining regular educational activities wherever possible.
Parents were encouraged to follow official announcements from their children’s educational institutions.
Parents Advised to Check School Announcements
Parents in Peshawar should confirm their children’s school schedules through official communication channels.
Several private institutions have already used WhatsApp groups to share closure updates.
Families should avoid assuming that every educational institution will remain closed.
Government schools are expected to continue regular classes unless their administrations announce otherwise.
Parents should also consider possible traffic disruptions when arranging transportation.
The situation may change depending on road accessibility and developments surrounding the march.
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For now, KP Schools have not been ordered to close across the province. Individual institutions may suspend classes for one day if local road conditions make travel difficult.
