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Sindh revokes school hour extension after students’ plea to minister

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  • Sindh has revoked a one-hour extension to school timings across the province.
  • The decision was made after students directly appealed to the education minister.
  • The extension was initially implemented to cover flood-related educational losses.

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The Sindh government has adjusted school hours, revoking a previously implemented one-hour extension. The extension was originally introduced to help students complete their syllabus following disruptions caused by floods. However, after students personally appealed to Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah citing hardships due to the longer hours, the decision was reversed, returning school timings to their previous schedule.

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Sindh Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah has revoked a one-hour extension in school timings across the province. The minister said he made the decision after schoolgirls approached him, explaining the difficulties the longer day caused them, including hunger.

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The Sindh Education Minister, Sardar Ali Shah, has announced the reversal of a one-hour extension in school timings across the province.

The minister explained that the decision was made after three schoolgirls approached him during an event to voice their difficulties. According to Shah, the students said: "Uncle, we get hungry. School dismisses at 2:30 PM, and we reach home at 3:00 PM. Please reduce the one hour you have increased."

The minister stated that he made the decision immediately upon hearing their concerns. The one-hour extension had originally been implemented to help students complete their syllabus and make up for educational losses caused by floods and other disruptions.

Sindh Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah also confirmed the decision in a post on his official Facebook account on Tuesday.

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Pakistan Observer

Sindh reduces school timings by one hour

KARACHI – Sindh Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah has announced a one-hour reduction in school timings across the province. The…

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