The first week of September will be designated as a "Zero Week," according to the University of the Punjab, because of the country's continued harsh weather and massive flooding.

All academic activities will continue to be stopped from September 1 through September 7, the university registrar announced in a notification. To protect the security and welfare of children, teachers, and staff, the decision was made.

Departments will prioritize orientation meetings, housing assignments, and admissions procedures during this time. Meet-and-greet events will also be held by faculty and administration personnel to help students get back to campus.

Regular classes and exams will formally start on September 8, 2025, according to the announcement. The previously published academic calendar is unchanged, nevertheless. Additional classes could be held on Saturdays or online if needed to make up the difference.

Punjab School Education Department Announcement

With effect from October 15, 2025, the Punjab School Education Department has updated the schedules for all public schools in the province.

The announcement is made as most districts get ready for their reopening tomorrow.

Both afternoon and double-shift schools, as well as single-shift schools, are covered under the new schedule. Teachers now have their own schedules, which include extra time for co-curricular activities, training, and lesson planning.

Here are the school timings:Single-shift schools and the morning shift of double-shift schools run Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm, and on Friday from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

The evening shift of double-shift schools runs Monday to Thursday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and on Friday from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

The department has instructed all District Education Authorities to adhere rigorously to the updated schedules, threatening legal action for any carelessness or noncompliance. For girls' schools, opening and closing times have been given a 15-minute flexibility.