NWFP schools to remain closed for another week

Updated at: 1827 PST, Saturday, October 24, 2009
PESHAWAR: NWFP Government has decided to keep the schools closed for another week in the backdrop of deteriorating law and order situation.

In a statement issued by NWFP’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, it has been notified that the schools will remain closed till November 1.

Initially the schools in NWFP including Peshwar were closed down from October 21 to 25. This period has now been extended till November 1.

Punjab will decide about reopening of schools in the province by tonight.