Private and public schools to remain closed in Sindh for Shab–e–Miraj

All the public and private schools across the province will remain closed on May 5 on account of Shab-e-Mairaj [The Night of Ascension], announced the Private School Mangagement Association and the government of Sindh on Tuesday.

Shab-e-Mairaj is observed on the 27th of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar. Last year, schools were closed on account of Shab-e-Mairaj. In Punjab, the provincial government has decided to set up Ramazan Bazaars from June 3.

The decision was reached during a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Capt (r) Zahid Saeed at Civil Secretariat on Monday.

Saeed reviewed prices of essential commodities and Ramazan Package arrangements. He ordered measures to monitor the quality, supply and prices of eatables. He directed divisional commissioners to launch a crackdown on profiteers ahead of the holy month.

The chief secretary said that rate lists should be displayed at all shops. He said elected representatives could play a vital role in controlling prices of commodities. He said that under the provincial Ramazan package, flour, sugar, pulses, ghee, vegetables and fruits would be available at subsidised rates during the holy month. Briefing the meeting, the industries secretary said 350 Ramazan Bazaars would be set up across the province. He said the Agriculture Department would establish fair price shops in these bazaars. He said that 1,642 price control magistrates would be on duty during the month. He said that 2,000 Madni Dastarkhwans would be set up across the province offering sehr and iftar meals.