Sindh schools to be closed from Feb 5-9

KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department has announced the closure of all public and private educational institutions across the province from February 6 to 9 due to the forthcoming February 8 nationwide polls. The public and private schools, colleges and universities will remain closed from February 5 to 9 – as Feb 5 has already been announced as a public holiday on account of Kashmir Day. The Sindh Education Department’s statement further stated that a summary regarding the three-day holiday has been sent to the Chief Minister House and an official notification will be issued following the summary’s approval. With more than 128 million voters, Pakistan is set to stage crucial elections this time around owing to the instability on the…