Fear of APS like terrorist attack: Educational institutions in Quetta to remain closed for two days

All educational institutes in Quetta have been closed for two days over security concerns. Following the issuing of a security alert, all educational institutions in have been instructed to close for two days, March 17 and 18, reports Aaj News.

According to Balochistan Board Chairperson Sadia Farooqi, matriculation exams scheduled for Thursday and Friday have been postponed.

Tests in other districts, on the other hand, will go on as scheduled, with the dates of the postponed exams to be published later. The decision came after the provincial home department issued a security alert, prompting the education department to halt educational activity.

Meanwhile, due to security concerns in Quetta, a combined protest event organised by a young physicians collective, paramedics, and nurses has also been postponed.