The Ministry of Interior has announced that all public and private schools and colleges in Islamabad will remain closed today, 22 August, in response to escalating political tensions in the capital.
The Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad declared a public holiday for educational institutions, citing recent developments and stressing the importance of ensuring student safety. Authorities described the closure as a precautionary measure aimed at mitigating potential risks to children.
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Meanwhile, Islamabad’s Red Zone, which houses key government buildings and foreign embassies, has been sealed off by authorities as tensions rise. The decision to close the area, taken late at night, is part of heightened security efforts to maintain public order amid the ongoing unrest.
