Peshawar Schools and Colleges to Remain Open on Tuesday

All public and private educational institutions in Peshawar will remain open on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the city's Deputy Commissioner (DC) has confirmed, rejecting a fake social media notification that claimed further holidays for schools and colleges. Institutions in the provincial capital stayed closed on Monday amid roadblocks after the Centre imposed governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and an emergency in several districts. ALSO READ Islamabad Schools and Colleges Reopen After Weeks of Closure In a statement posted on the official Facebook page of DC Peshawar, the administration urged students, parents, and the public to disregard the misleading notice and rely only on official sources for updates. Section 144 And BRT Services Section 144 remains in force in Peshawar. The DC's order bans gatherings for seven days and restricts the display of weapons and items that could be used for violence. TransPeshawar, which manages the city's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, said services will resume as usual on all routes from Tuesday. ALSO READ Quetta Bans Private Schools From Charging Holiday Fees Closures Elsewhere In KP Not every district is reopening. All public and private educational institutions in Dera Ismail Khan, including schools, colleges, and universities, will remain closed on Tuesday under orders from the local deputy commissioner. Examinations scheduled for that day have also been cancelled. Separately, education departments in Punjab dismissed fake closure notifications circulating online and confirmed that schools, colleges, and universities there would continue operating on their regular schedules. Visit EduNation to find scholarships from around the world.