Sindh clarifies Tuesday's school holiday notification

Citizens advised to take precautionary measures as PMD forecasts heavy rain in Karachi over next three days

The Sindh Education Department on Monday dismissed social media reports claiming a holiday had been announced for educational institutions in Karachi, saying the notification circulating online was fake.

A spokesperson for the department said no general holiday had been declared. “The notification circulating on social media regarding college education is fake,” he maintained.

The official added that all educational institutions would remain open on Tuesday. “The decision to close schools will be taken in line with the situation, and the public will be informed in time,” he stated.

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محکمہ تعلیم سندھ نے کل عام تعطیل کا اعلان نہیں کیا۔ ترجمان محکمہ تعلیم سندھ

سوشل میڈیا پر کالیج ایجوکیشن کے حوالے سے گردش کرنے والا نوٹیفکیشن جعلی ہے۔ ترجمان محکمہ تعلیم

کل تمام تعلیمی ادارے معمول کے مطابق کھلے رہیں گے۔ محکمہ تعلیم سندھ

تعلیمی ادارے بند کرنے کا فیصلہ… pic.twitter.com/8VIOBuIjos

— Minister Education & Literacy Government of Sindh (@MinisterEduGos) September 8, 2025

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain in Karachi over the next three days, authorities advised citizens to take precautionary measures in view of the forecast and urged people to avoid unnecessary travel to prevent any untoward situation.

Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said the city administration has taken measures to handle expected rains from September 8 to 10, urging citizens to stay calm and avoid panic.

He said 46 major drains, including Gujjar, Orangi and Mehmoodabad, had been cleared, with extra pumps and staff deployed in underpasses and low-lying areas. Water and sewerage vehicles are on standby, and relief camps have been set up at choke points.

The mayor criticised political opponents for “hypocrisy” and objected to starting projects without municipal approval. “Our goal is to protect Karachi, not play politics,” Wahab said, adding that the administration will continue rapid drainage and relief efforts.