Rumours on social media can throw an entire city into confusion, leaving parents and students scrambling for answers about the school week. According to Geo News, all public and private educational institutions in Peshawar will reopen on Tuesday following a one-day closure on Monday, after the district administration swiftly dismissed a fabricated notification claiming an extension of holidays.
The Deputy Commissioner of Peshawar rejected the fake social media notice and urged students, parents, and the general public to disregard misleading information, advising them to rely exclusively on official sources for updates, Geo News reported.
Background
Geo News reported that the clarification regarding school operations came amid heightened administrative measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where governor's rule and an emergency have been imposed. Section 144 is also currently in force in Peshawar.
In a similar development, Geo News stated that educational institutions across Punjab remained open on Monday after the provincial School Education Department and Higher Education Department dismissed separate fake notifications announcing closures. Both departments confirmed that schools, colleges, and universities would continue operating according to their regular schedules.
Why it matters
For ordinary families and students across Peshawar and Punjab, the flurry of conflicting notices highlights the confusion caused by unverified digital information during periods of heightened administrative oversight. Official confirmation ensures that academic routines are not unnecessarily disrupted by misinformation circulating online.