Primary classes to reopen from Feb 1, says Shafqat Mahmood | The Express Tribune

Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood announced on Friday that the primary classes will reopen nationwide from February 1, while grades 9 -12 will resume from January 18 as planned.

While briefing the media after a meeting of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) today in this regard, Mehmood said grades 1-8 will begin on February 1. He added that the decision to resume the primary classes was taken after reviewing the health situation in the country.

Meanwhile, another meeting between the education and health ministers will be held next week to review the situation further.