Here is the good news for students! The summer break 2024 will be extended in the capital Islamabad! Due to the extreme heat, Islamabad has reportedly decided to prolong the summer break for college and school students. The Federal Ministry of Education has ordered a brief extension of the summer break for schools and institutions in Islamabad due to the extreme heat and humidity. Through the release of an official notification, the federal government notified the public about this prolongation of the summer vacation. This page provides additional information about the extension. Check out our website frequently for more significant news and updates like this one.

Official Notice: Summer Vacations Extended in Islamabad 

As we already told you, the federal government has officially extended the summer break for college and schools. The federal government has also declared an extension for the summer holidays in 2024, following the extensions for Sindh and Balochistan. However, Islamabad’s summer break has only lasted a few days. An official Ministry notification that was previously made public states that: 

The Federal Capital District’s extreme heat and humidity have forced ICT schools and universities to extend their summer break until August 4, 2024.  This indicates that Islamabad’s summer vacations for 2024 will only last until August 4. The next session of classes will start on August 5, 2024. 

Extensions of Holidays in Other Provinces 

Observing the persistently bad weather, the Sindh government postponed the summer holiday until August 14 last week. Because of the high temperatures and the possibility of flash flooding and severe rain, Balochistan has also decided to extend its holidays to August 14, 2024. On August 15, 2024, the schools in these provinces will reopen. 

Extended Vacation Time Owing to Safety Measures 

More rain, wind, and thunderstorms are predicted for several regions of the country this week, including the capital, which will further impact the weather. Islamabad has decided to extend its summer vacation as a preventative measure to ensure that staff and students are safe and comfortable throughout the severe weather. By making this decision, the Federal Ministry of Education hopes to safeguard students from the dangers of high temperatures and humidity. It stresses the value of their health and safety during these severe weather conditions.