Islamabad: Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has said the final decision regarding the opening of educational institutions will be taken on Monday.
Briefing media persons here on Friday, he said proposals are being discussed to gradually resume the educational activities.
He said there is a proposal to resume the classes of nine and above from the September 15. Keeping in view the situation, the classes of six, seven and eight may be resumed a week after. And if the situation remains better, there is a proposal to open the primary level schools from September 30.
The Minister said that health of the children is our foremost priority and no risk will be taken vis-a-vis their health. He said the educational institutions will be required to comply with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).