ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Friday announced that winter vacations in educational institutions will commence from Jan 3, 2022, except in areas affected by extreme weather conditions or smog.

The NCOC announced the decision after a meeting chaired by Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar along with relevant stakeholders.

Federal Minister Education Shafqat Mehmood and Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan also attended the meeting. According to the NCOC, provincial entities will notify the winter break schedule accordingly. The Sindh government has already announced winter holidays in all educational institutions from Dec 20 to Jan 3.