School closures to affect more than 18 million students
Police fire tear gas to disperse students protesting over an alleged on-campus rape in Punjab , in Rawalpindi , Pakistan , on Oct. 17.Authorities in Pakistan ’s eastern Punjab province shut all schools and universities for two days on Friday in an attempt to contain the spread of protests by students over an alleged on-campus rape.
The decision to shut all schools in Punjab came a day after hundreds of students ransacked a college building in the garrison city of Rawalpindi. Police fired tear gas and charged at the students, arresting more than 250 people. Separately, hundreds of supporters from the political party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan defied the ban on rallies and protested in Karachi and the northwestern city of Peshawar on Friday to oppose any amendments to the country’s Constitution.Khan’s supporters could not hold any significant protests anywhere else due to the deployment of heavy police.
Police Khan Pakistan Punjab Rape City Student Province Gujrat Rawalpindi Punjab Province
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Maplewood Secondary School students could be in classes next week if school passes next inspectionParents and guardians of students who were supposed to be attending a new high school in Stittsville gathered at a nearby elementary school for a public meeting on the ongoing delays keeping Maplewood Secondary School closed.
Read more »
Sooke School District exceeds enrollment projections for 2024-25 school yearThe Sooke School District has exceeded its projected enrollment for the 2024-25 school year highlighting a need for a new secondary school.
Read more »
Toronto Jewish Middle Schooler Forced Wear Blue to Identify as Colonizer During ProtestThe school forced the middle school students to attend a political protest.
Read more »
Indians in Punjab fear dispute with Canada will jeopardize work, study plansIndians have made up Canada’s largest group of international students in recent years, mainly from Punjab, holding more than 41% of student permits in 2022
Read more »
Tips for Parents to Ensure a Successful School YearThis article provides parents with valuable advice on how to set themselves and their children up for success during the new school year. It highlights the importance of communication with teachers, establishing good habits at home, and fostering a love of learning outside the classroom.
Read more »
Driver caught speeding in Oak Bay school zone with expired licenceOne Oak Bay driver has learned an expensive lesson after getting caught speeding in a school zone with an expired licence.
Read more »