Lahore: The Higher Education Department of the Government of Punjab has announced that all public and private sector colleges and universities across the province will remain closed on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. This decision follows the approval of the Competent Authority.
The closure will also result in the postponement of all examinations scheduled by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) and various universities and colleges in Punjab on the same date. Authorities noted that a new schedule for these examinations will be announced in due course.
Examinations conducted by international examining bodies will proceed as planned and are not subject to the closure.
The announcement was made in an official notification released by the Higher Education Department, which did not specify the reasons for the closure.
Students and faculty members are advised to stay informed about further updates regarding the rescheduling of postponed examinations.