Sindh Education Department<\/a> quickly refuted these claims, confirming that schools will reopen as per the original schedule on January 1, 2025. Regular classes will resume in all government and private institutions across the province, and there will be no changes to the academic calendar.<\/p>\nAuthorities have urged the public to disregard the rumors and rely on official sources for accurate information. Parents, students, and staff are advised to follow the standard schedule as the winter vacation comes to an end.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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