Schools told to relax winter uniform codes

Education minister says children need to stay warm during winter

KARACHI:

Sindh Minister for Education Syed Sardar Ali Shah has advised private schools to relax uniform codes in view of the harsh winter to help protect children from the cold while ensuring the continuity of their education.

Following the Minister's directive, the Directorate of Inspections and Registration of Private Institutions Government of Sindh has issued a circular to private schools, instructing them to allow students to wear warm clothing during the winter. This includes sweaters, blazers, coats, jackets, caps, socks, shoes, and other items necessary for protection against the cold.

The circular further emphasises that schools must cooperate in taking measures to safeguard children's health during the winter season. Additionally, it has been clarified that students should be permitted to wear warm clothing during cold days, and schools should implement all possible measures to ensure warmth in classrooms as well.

According to the forecast of Early Warning Centre (EWC) of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), dry and cold weather may persist in Sindh including Karachi for the next few days.

The maximum temperature of the city dropped by 0.4 degrees, due to which, the weather is expected to remain cold at night and in morning hours.

The cold weather in the city is due to the cessation of sea breezes and the influence of northeastern winds from Balochistan. On Tuesday, the minimum temperature was recorded as 10.6 degree Celsius, slightly higher than the previous day, while the maximum temperature dropped slightly to 28.2 degree Celsius.

A light haze over the city reduced visibility to three kilometers. Winds blowing from Balochistan further reduced, with their maximum speed recorded at six kilometers per hour on Tuesday. The lowest temperature was recorded in Mithi area of rural Sindh at two degrees Celsius.