mm-news-@dmin Online classes may continue with examinations to proceed according to schedule, reads the statement
- Provincial ministers will no longer receive govt fuel.
- Govt officials will see 50% cut in fuel allowances.
- The government will implement a work-from-home policy in its offices.
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday announced the closure of all educational institutions as the bigoted authorities move to address bread-and-butter pressures acquired by the battle in the Middle East.
The advertisement comes as a result of measures by Punjab Arch Abbot Maryam Nawaz, afterward a sharp increase in petroleum prices amidst all-around accumulation disruptions from the advancing Middle East conflict.
Under the new rules, all schools, colleges, and universities will be closed from March 10 to March 31. Educational institutions may hold online classes, while examinations will go ahead as scheduled.
All Universities,colleges & Schools Will Remain Closed.
All Exams/Assesments Will Continue as Per schedule.
NOTE=
Online Classes are allowed— Rana Sikandar Hayat (@RanaSikandarH) March 9, 2026
The measures appear as Pakistan, agnate to added all-around economies, is facing ammunition accumulation constraints due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key avenue for the movement of ammunition food around the world.
Major oil-producing countries appear to be facing hurdles in bartering ammunition to buyers after Iran began retaliating against US bases in the Middle East, following collective strikes by the US and Israel.
With accumulation routes disrupted, Pakistan appears to have a 20% access to petrol and diesel, due to acerbity and artlessness measures beyond the country.
In this regard, the Punjab government has suspended official outdoor events and also postponed cultural activities such as the Horses and Cattle Show.
In view of the extraordinary economic challenges arising from the ongoing conflict in the region, I have decided to take extraordinary measures to protect the public and manage resources responsibly.
Until the petroleum crisis is resolved, official fuel supply for provincial…
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) March 9, 2026
Under the new directives, ministers will refuse government fuel allocations until authorities resolve the petroleum shortage.
The government has reduced petrol and fuel allowances for officials by 50% and limited ministers’ transport arrangements to one vehicle for security purposes.
The government will implement a work-from-home policy in its offices, allowing only essential staff to report physically.
Online casework beneath “Maryam Ki Dastak” and e-business platforms, however, will continue operating for the convenience of aborigines.
Further, CM Maryam ordered the formation of district-level petrol monitoring committees and tasked the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) with developing a track-and-trace system for petroleum movement.
Local administration, police, and paramilitary officials will be a part of the aggregation developing the ecology system.
Meanwhile, the Punjab chief minister said the government has restricted non-essential fuel movement to ensure uninterrupted operations at government offices.
She directed authorities to issue an advisory to the clandestine area to implement work-from-home policies, cancel all non-essential events, and alarm alone all-important agents to offices.
Provincial authorities have been directed to advise carriage fares beyond all districts, with acknowledged activity against boundless or unauthorised fares.
The Punjab CM additionally urged citizens to abstain from accidental purchases, burden from alfresco events, and reduce late-night shopping.
The Balochistan government had beforehand appear agnate measures for educational institutions, closing all schools beyond the arena from March 10 until 23 March.
The bigoted apprenticeship administration said all accessible and clandestine colleges and universities will remain bankrupt during the period.
Despite the closures, the apprenticeship administration said advancing initiatives — including the academy enrolment attack and the agenda academy demography — will abide according to the ahead appear schedule.
KP unveils ammunition attention plan
Separately, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to conduct all official authoritative affairs around and implement a 50% work-from-home policy in government offices.
Special Assistant to the Arch Abbot on Information, Shafi Jan, said in an account that the bigoted chiffonier has accustomed a ammunition attention and amenable babyminding initiative.
He said the government will implement the measures for two months on the chief minister’s instructions and will decide on an extension after reviewing the prevailing situation.
Under the plan, the chiffonier has additionally implemented a 25% abridgement in ammunition allowance for official vehicles, increasing the absolute cut to 50%, as a antecedent 25% abridgement alien during Covid-19 measures is already in place.
However, police, Rescue 1122, and other law enforcement agencies will be exempt from the ammunition cuts.
The government has decided to curb the unnecessary use of VIP transport and helicopters and has also imposed austerity measures on government spending.
The account added that authorities have banned extravagant ceremonies and official dinners to ensure greater financial discipline.
The CM’s abettor said an angle is additionally beneath application to keep educational institutions closed on Fridays to abate ammunition consumption.
He added that authorities will monitor petrol pumps around the clock and take strict action against hoarding, while ensuring the supply of fuel for farmers and essential agriculture.
