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Business Recorder
08-08-2025
- General
- Business Recorder
Sindh announces public holiday for schools on Aug 15
The Sindh government has announced August 5 as a public holiday for schools across the province on account of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). Sindh Sindh School Education & Literacy Department on Friday announced August 15 (20th Safar, 1447 AH) as a public holiday to observe Chehlum. 'In the pursuance of decision taken in the meeting of Sub-Committee of the Steering Committee held on 28th November, 2025, all public and private educational institutions working under the administrative control of School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, shall remain closed on 15th August, 2025 on account of Chehlum,' the department said in a notification. Following this announcement, schools observing Saturdays as holiday will mark four consecutive holidays next week — August 14 gazetted public holiday, August 15 holiday announced by provincial government and then Saturday and Sunday. The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions is observed with religious reverence to remember their supreme sacrifices for the cause of Islam. Mourning processions are taken out in various cities and towns across the country to pay homage to the martyrs of Karbala.
Express Tribune
29-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Deal signed for speed learning centres for under-privileged
The Sindh government has signed an agreement to establish 500 non-formal education centers under a public-private partnership. Under the directives of the Sindh Education Minister, Syed Sardar Ali Shah, the Accelerated Learning Program aims to help 15,000 out-of-school children complete their primary education within 30 months. A ceremony was held to formalise the agreement, attended by the Secretary of School Education & Literacy Department, Zahid Ali Abbasi, as well as the Chief Executive Advisor of Curriculum Wing, Dr Fauzia Khan, and others. Secretary Abbasi stated that non-formal education centers would be established specifically in underprivileged areas. In the first phase, five districts with relatively lower literacy rates, including Jacobabad, Kashmore, Mirpurkhas, Tharparkar, and Umerkot, have been selected. He emphasised that Sindh is the first province in Pakistan to develop a formal curriculum for non-formal education and urged partner organisations to prioritise girls' participation in the program as well. After completing the primary course, students will receive assistance in securing admission to elementary school (class 6), ensuring continuity in their education. The program is being implemented with the help of NGOs and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) to ensure efficiency, skill development, and transparency. The Directorate of Literacy & Non-Formal Education (DL&NFE) also signed agreements with 10 partner organisations who pledged their full cooperation in executing the project.
