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25 Feb, 2021

To go or not to go back to school — a question for the ages.

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood announced on Thursday that schools in Pakistan would all be reopening and following their old schedules. They were forced to shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic and some later opened with reduced timings and others online.

"Important announcement. All schools will go back to regular five day classes from Monday, March 1. Restrictions imposed in some major cities on schools to conduct staggered classes was only till Feb 28," he posted.

"This announcement applies to every educational institution in the designated cities where restrictions had been imposed. Allah SWT's infinite mercy that we are returning to normal."

The information was met with mixed reactions from students in Pakistan, who, naturally, feel distraught at the constant changes in their schedules. They were initially pulled out of school, then made to sit through online classes before being put back into school but being asked to come in on alternate days to avoid too many children in one class.

Some asked the real questions

While others were straight up confused

Hostel kids were grateful

While some knew it was an end to their pawri

Some personal attacks were made

And some observations too

It is what it is

Comments

Sab Se Pehle Pakistan Feb 25, 2021 05:27pm
Not a good decision. Pandemic is far from over. The new Covid19 hybrid variants are extremely contagious. Now is not the right time to open schools. Instead focus on online education.
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M. Emad Feb 25, 2021 05:40pm
2019 Literacy rate:- • Pakistan: 60%. • Bangladesh: 75%.
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BlindOne Feb 25, 2021 05:48pm
All those complaining are themselves working outside, meeting friends and shopping in malls.
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Farhan Feb 25, 2021 05:56pm
We are never satisfied with any decision. Please go on
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People deserve better Feb 25, 2021 06:32pm
No vaccines first? Shame on niazi
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well-wisher Feb 25, 2021 06:55pm
What does science say about re-opening schools? Also, no desks for students in PK? Seek help and invest in education, Minister and PMIK.
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Atif Feb 25, 2021 07:23pm
@M. Emad So when are you getting a day job? Or do you fall in the other 25% Bangladeshis?
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Supriya Feb 25, 2021 07:47pm
Good move. Pakistan should let its citizens gather wherever they wish and whatever number they want.
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haris Feb 25, 2021 08:58pm
@M. Emad Bro, you should be giving TechTalk on Bangladesh.
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M. Saeed Feb 25, 2021 11:07pm
What is the hurry? See India's opening schools and immediate rapid rise of coronavirus cases.
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Parvez Feb 26, 2021 12:09am
Hasty decision .....it must be done in stages in a planned manner.
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Amin Arab Feb 26, 2021 08:12am
wear a mask and follow the SOP and go on with your life guys.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Feb 26, 2021 01:14pm
Slow and steady wins the race.
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Maham Feb 26, 2021 07:20pm
Its very good step... when every thing is going in routine life... we are attending all the functions.. we even go to markets.. bazars, beauty parlors.. then why not to educational institutes..
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Hannan Malik Feb 27, 2021 02:52pm
Schools shouldn't be reopened on regular basis. CoVid has reduced but is not finished. The grouping system should remain intact until further notice..
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Nabeeha Feb 27, 2021 05:42pm
It's good that the schools, universities and colleges are opening but the corona has not finished yet we should implement on the sops as follows: Wear masks and all time Remain social distancing Wash hands or sanitise your hands
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