Peshawar Schools To Remain Open On Tuesday

Educational institutions in Peshawar will remain open on Tuesday, the city administration announced on Monday night, moving to counter confusion after closures and road disruptions followed the imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The deputy commissioner’s office urged citizens not to rely on fake notifications or rumours about school and college closures. The clarification was issued as families, students and staff waited for guidance amid a tense political and administrative situation in the provincial capital.

Schools and other educational institutions in Peshawar had remained closed on Monday after roads were blocked in several areas following the federal government’s decision to impose governor’s rule and emergency measures in parts of the province. The closure added to uncertainty for parents and students already dealing with restricted movement and heightened security.

Police personnel continued to be deployed on roads in the city, with heavier presence reported near areas leading into the Cantonment limits. The visible security measures reflected the administration’s effort to control movement and prevent unrest after the province entered a new governance arrangement.

The district administration has also imposed Section 144 in Peshawar for seven days. The order bans public gatherings and restricts the display of weapons, while also barring items such as spikes, ball bearings, batons, petrol bombs and other objects that could be used in violence.

The Centre imposed governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and declared emergency in 12 districts on Sunday, citing the security situation and alleged lack of cooperation from the previous provincial government. The decision followed rising tensions between the federal government and the former provincial setup.

Those tensions were already high over a planned march by the former ruling party in the province to demand the release of its founder. They later widened as federal officials accused the provincial administration of failing to cooperate on counterterrorism measures.

For students and parents, the immediate impact is practical: classes are expected to resume in Peshawar on Tuesday unless a fresh official order is issued. The administration’s warning against misinformation suggests that official channels will remain central for any further updates about schools, movement restrictions or security measures.