Peshawar Schools and Colleges to Remain Open

What happened

The Deputy Commissioner of Peshawar has announced that all public and private educational institutions in Peshawar will remain open on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. This decision was made after the city’s educational institutions remained closed on Monday due to the imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and an emergency in several districts. The district administration has also imposed a ban on gatherings in Peshawar for seven days under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

The ban on gatherings and the display of weapons is intended to maintain law and order in the city. TransPeshawar, which manages the city’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, has announced that services will resume as usual on all routes from Tuesday. However, not all districts are reopening, as all public and private educational institutions in Dera Ismail Khan will remain closed on Tuesday under orders from the local deputy commissioner.

Who is affected

The decision to keep educational institutions open in Peshawar affects students, parents, and teachers in the city. However, students, parents, and teachers in Dera Ismail Khan will have to wait another day as educational institutions in the district will remain closed. The ban on gatherings and the display of weapons may also affect the general public in Peshawar, as they will need to be mindful of the restrictions in place.

The situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been tense in recent days, with the federal government and the PTI-led provincial government having disagreements over various issues. The imposition of governor’s rule and emergency in several districts has added to the uncertainty, and the educational sector has been affected as a result. The decision to keep educational institutions open in Peshawar is a positive step, but the situation in other districts remains uncertain.

Key dates and details

The key dates to note are Monday, October 12, 2026, when educational institutions in Peshawar remained closed, and Tuesday, October 13, 2026, when they will reopen. The ban on gatherings in Peshawar will be in place for seven days, starting from the date of the announcement. The BRT services in Peshawar will resume as usual from Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Some of the key details to note include the imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and emergency in several districts, including Dera Ismail Khan. The educational institutions in Dera Ismail Khan will remain closed on Tuesday, and examinations scheduled for that day have been cancelled. The situation in the province remains uncertain, and the educational sector may be affected further in the coming days.

What you should do

Students, parents, and teachers in Peshawar should note that educational institutions will be open on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and should plan accordingly. They should also be mindful of the ban on gatherings and the display of weapons in the city. The general public in Peshawar should also be aware of the restrictions in place and should avoid any gatherings or displaying weapons.

For those in Dera Ismail Khan, they should note that educational institutions will remain closed on Tuesday, and should wait for further updates from the local authorities. They should also be aware of the emergency situation in the district and should take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. In general, everyone should remain calm and should follow the instructions of the local authorities to ensure their safety and the safety of those around them.