Mardan and Nowshera Schools and Colleges to Remain Closed Today

All public and private educational institutions in Mardan and Nowshera will remain closed on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, as the two Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts keep schools shut for a second straight day. The Deputy Commissioner of Nowshera announced that all educational institutions in the district will stay closed. In Mardan, both public and private institutions will also remain closed. ALSO READ Holiday Announced for Schools, Colleges and Universities in 3 KP Districts Schools, colleges, and universities in both districts were also closed on Monday after the imposition of an emergency and governor's rule in the province. New Administration in Mardan Meanwhile, Muhammad Ali has taken charge as the new Commissioner of Mardan, while Shah Saud has assumed charge as the district's Deputy Commissioner. ALSO READ Peshawar Schools and Colleges to Remain Open on Tuesday Matric Exams Postponed in Peshawar In Peshawar, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) has postponed the second annual matriculation examinations, which were scheduled to begin on October 12, 2026. The board said a new examination schedule will be announced soon. Official sources said all roads in the city will be reopened on Monday night. The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, which remained suspended for the past two days, is expected to resume operations on Tuesday.