The Rawalpindi district administration has revised school timings across the city and cantonment areas to help manage traffic flow, affected by the ongoing Kachehri Chowk development work including the construction of an underpass and an overhead bridge.

According to a notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema, all government and private schools will now begin at 7:45am and close at 12:45pm — one hour earlier than the usual time. The change of timings will take effect from Thursday, and all institutions have been instructed to strictly follow.

Officials said the decision aims to reduce congestion and ensure students’ safety during peak construction activity. “Adjusting school timings will help ease pressure on major roads and allow smoother traffic flow,” the notific

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