Schools Closed Today? (October 13, 2025) Due to Law and Order Situation | Latest Punjab Update

Jhelum (Monday, October 13, 2025) — The District Education Authority (DEA) Jhelum has officially announced that all public and private schools across the district will remain closed today (Monday) due to the prevailing law and order situation.

According to a notification issued by the CEO District Education Authority Jhelum, this step has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school staff. The closure directive applies to all educational institutions — including primary, middle, high, and higher secondary schools in both the public and private sectors.

Official Notification Highlights

Date	District	Decision	Reason	Issued By
October 13, 2025	Jhelum	All schools closed (public & private)	Law and order situation	CEO District Education Authority Jhelum

The notification followed formal instructions from the Deputy Commissioner Jhelum, emphasizing the need for preventive security steps amid current circumstances.

School heads have been told to immediately inform students, parents, and staff about the one-day closure and to secure school premises during the suspension of classes.

When Will Classes Resume?

According to the notification, schools are expected to reopen on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, unless further instructions are issued by the relevant authorities. The DEA has advised all heads of institutions to stay in contact with field officers for updated directions.

“The decision has been taken purely in the interest of student safety. Classes will resume as soon as the situation stabilizes,” said an official from the DEA Jhelum.

Punjab-Wide Update – Schools Open in All Other Districts

While Jhelum has suspended educational activities, the Punjab government has clarified that schools and colleges across the rest of the province will remain open on Monday, October 13, 2025.

A spokesperson for the School Education Department (SED) Punjab confirmed that no province-wide holiday has been declared. Students in Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Gujranwala, and other districts will attend regular classes as per the standard schedule.

Current Punjab School Status (October 13, 2025)

District	Status	Reason
Jhelum	Closed (Public & Private)	Law and order situation
Lahore	Open	Normal schedule
Faisalabad	Open	Normal schedule
Rawalpindi	Open	No closure
Multan	Open	Regular classes
Gujranwala	Open	Regular schedule
Sialkot	Open	Normal operations
Bahawalpur	Open	Regular classes

Instructions for Schools and Parents in Jhelum

The District Education Authority has directed school heads to:

• Inform all students, parents, and staff immediately about the closure.
• Make security arrangements for school buildings and property.
• Maintain communication with field officers and education department representatives.

Parents are advised to keep children at home and avoid unnecessary travel near school zones until normal activities resume on Tuesday.

What You Should Know

• This closure applies only to Jhelum District.
• Colleges and universities in Jhelum are also expected to follow similar precautionary guidelines.
• There is no public holiday in Punjab today.
• BISP offices and other government institutions in Jhelum remain open unless otherwise directed.

Quick Facts Table

Topic	Details
Date of Closure	Monday, 13 October 2025
District Affected	Jhelum
Reason	Law and order situation
Institutions Covered	All public and private schools
Next Expected Working Day	Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Issued By	CEO DEA Jhelum, following DC’s orders

Fake News Alert

Officials have warned citizens to avoid trusting social media rumors about province-wide school holidays. Only district-specific notices from the School Education Department (SED) or District Education Authorities are considered valid.

For accurate updates, always check the official DEA Jhelum Facebook page or the Punjab Education Department website at schools.punjab.gov.pk/notifications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Are schools closed across Punjab today?
No. Only schools in Jhelum District are closed. All other areas remain open.

Q2: What is the reason for Jhelum school closure?
It’s due to a law and order situation, based on district administration orders.

Q3: When will Jhelum schools reopen?
They are expected to reopen on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, unless new instructions are issued.

Q4: Are private schools also closed?
Yes. The closure applies to both public and private institutions.

Q5: How can parents confirm tomorrow’s status?
Through the DEA Jhelum office, official social media pages, or local school notifications.

Conclusion

In short, schools in Jhelum District are closed today (October 13, 2025) due to security concerns, while the rest of Punjab continues normal educational activity. Parents should stay updated through official government channels and avoid misinformation circulating online.