Sindh Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah has clarified the status of a viral document about school timings.
The minister said the document was being circulated to spread misleading information. He urged people to avoid relying on unverified material.
Sardar Ali Shah shared the clarification through a post on Facebook. He said the School Education Department Sindh would announce the official timings soon.
The minister advised schools and the public to follow official announcements. He also asked educational institutions to wait for formal instructions.
Viral Document Sparks Confusion
The viral document created confusion about the revised school schedule in Sindh.
Sardar Shah said the document circulating online was not an official announcement. He warned that misleading information could create unnecessary confusion among students and parents.
The School Education Department is expected to issue the formal schedule. Until then, schools should follow instructions issued through official channels.
The clarification comes after the province recently reduced school hours. The decision followed complaints from female students about extended school timings.
Sindh Schools Reduce Timings
Sindh authorities reduced school timings by one hour on Tuesday. Sardar Ali Shah announced the decision during an event marking International Teachers’ Day.
The minister said female students had raised concerns about longer school hours. Some students reportedly complained about going hungry because of the extended schedule.
According to the minister, school hours had previously been increased by one hour. The change was introduced to recover educational losses.
Those losses were linked to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Flood-related disruptions also affected education across the province.
The additional hour has now been removed following the students’ concerns. The change applies across Sindh, according to the minister.
Official Schedule Will Follow
The viral document has prompted the education department to remind the public about official sources.
Sardar Shah said the department would issue the confirmed school timings. He asked educational institutions to rely on that announcement.
Parents and students should check official department channels for further updates. Schools should also avoid implementing schedules based on unverified documents.
The move is aimed at preventing confusion over the revised timings. It also ensures that schools receive the same official instructions.
Public Urged to Ignore Unverified Information
The minister’s clarification highlights the risks of relying on documents shared through social media.
The viral document may continue circulating despite the government’s clarification. Authorities have therefore urged people to verify such information.
The official schedule will provide clear instructions for schools across the province. Until its release, stakeholders should avoid treating unofficial documents as final.
The reduction in school hours follows concerns raised by students. The government has said the decision responds to those concerns.
Further details about the revised schedule are expected through the School Education Department Sindh. Parents and institutions are advised to follow official announcements for accurate information.
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