KP Schools Closed on October 13: District-Wise Closure Notifications and What Parents Should Know
District administrations in Dera Ismail Khan, Karak, Mardan, Nowshera and Charsadda have issued separate notifications, with examinations postponed in DI Khan.

KP schools closed on October 13: see which districts, including DI Khan, Karak, Mardan, Nowshera and Charsadda, have issued closure notifications and what happens to exams.
Educational institutions in several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remained closed on Tuesday, October 13, under notifications issued by the district administrations. Closure orders differ by district, so parents, students and teachers should follow announcements from their own district administration for closures and revised examination dates.
District-Wise Notifications
District | What is closed on October 13 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Dera Ismail Khan | All public and private educational institutions | All examinations and papers scheduled for the day are cancelled, and new dates will be announced later. Closed for the second consecutive day. |
Karak | Public and private higher secondary schools, colleges and universities | Primary, middle and secondary schools remain open as usual. |
Mardan | All public and private educational institutions | Announced by the district administration. |
Nowshera | All educational institutions | Announced by the Deputy Commissioner. |
Charsadda | All educational institutions | Ordered by a Deputy Commissioner notification. |
Implementation
The relevant departments have been directed to ensure strict implementation of the closure orders. In DI Khan, security has also been tightened at key locations, with additional police personnel deployed across the district.
What to Do
Check the notification from your district administration before sending children to school.
Students with examinations in DI Khan should wait for the announcement of new dates.
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