Lahore: The Higher Education Department of the Government of Punjab announced the cancellation of all leaves. The directive, issued by the competent authority, will affect all educational personnel, excluding those on maternity leave, medical leave, study leave, and Ex-Pakistan leave.
The announcement underscores the government’s focus on maintaining educational continuity, ensuring that educational institutions operate smoothly without interruptions. The decision is seen as a measure to address staffing requirements and ensure that all educational commitments are met in a timely manner.
The move is likely to impact a significant number of employees within the department who had planned for personal or recreational leave. The department has yet to clarify the duration for which this cancellation will remain in effect or the specific reasons behind the decision.
This development has prompted discussions among education sector employees regarding its implications on work-life balance and personal commitments. The department has not specified any exceptions beyond those already mentioned.
The Higher Education Department is expected to provide further details in the coming days regarding the operational aspects of this directive.