24 government schools and colleges in Islamabad will remain closed from Monday, September 22, as their buildings are being used to accommodate police personnel deployed in the capital.
The closure applies only to the institutions named in the reported list. Other schools and colleges in Islamabad are expected to continue classes according to their normal schedules.
The duration has not been specified. The affected institutions will remain closed until the authorities issue further instructions.
What Has Been Confirmed
The closure was first reported on September 21 and was later carried by another national news outlet. ARY News also reported that 24 educational institutions would remain closed from the following day.
The available reports say police personnel will be accommodated on the campuses. However, they do not identify the security operation for which the buildings are required.
A publicly accessible notification from the Federal Directorate of Education or Islamabad Capital Territory administration was not linked in either report. Parents and students should therefore confirm the position with their institution, particularly if they have not received a message directly from the school or college.
List of Institutions That Will Remain Closed
The following institutions were named in the reported closure list
- IMS, Classes I to V, G 6/2, Luqman Hakim Road
- IMS, Classes I to V, G 6/1/2
- IMSG, Classes I to VIII, G 6/2
- IMS, Classes I to V, F 6/4
- IMS, Classes I to VIII, G 6/1/4
- IMS, Classes I to V, F 7/2/4
- IMS, Classes I to V, G 7/3/1
- IMCB F 7/3 College
- IMSB G 7/3/1, Bangali School
- IMSB Noor Pur Shahan, Bari Imam
- IMSB, Classes I to VIII, Malpur
- IMSB, Classes I to V, Taman, near Sangjani, Margalla Road
- IMCB G 13/2, Street No. 53
- IMSB, Classes I to V, Tarnol
- IMS, Classes I to V, G 10/4
- IMS No. 1, Classes I to V, G 8/1
- IMCB Pahag Panwal
- IMCB Sihala
- IMSB, Classes I to V, Rawal Dam
- IMCB H 9 College
- IMS No. 4, Classes I to V, G 9/2
- IMS No. 3, Classes I to V, G 9/3
- IMS No. 1, Classes I to V, I 9/4
- IMS, Classes I to V, I 10/2
The list includes institutions from central sectors as well as areas including Bari Imam, Malpur, Tarnol, Sihala and Rawal Dam.
Other Islamabad Schools Will Stay Open
The closure is not citywide. Schools and colleges not included in the list are expected to open normally.
This distinction is important because the announcement concerns selected government institutions being used for police accommodation. It does not declare a general holiday for all public and private educational institutions in Islamabad.
Parents should not assume that their child’s school is closed merely because it operates within the capital. Unless the institution appears in the list or sends its own closure message, students should follow the regular timetable.
No Reopening Date Announced
According to reports, the closure is indefinite, meaning no specific date has been set for reopening. This does not necessarily imply a long-term shutdown. Classes could resume once the buildings are no longer required for other purposes and authorities permit the return of students and staff.
The affected institutions are expected to provide details regarding reopening through their usual communication channels. Students should check official WhatsApp groups, school notices, and messages from the administration.
No information has yet been provided about online classes, the postponement of exams, or changes to the academic calendar. Such arrangements may depend on the specific institution involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all Islamabad schools closed?
No. Only the 24 institutions named in the reported list will remain closed. Other schools and colleges are expected to operate normally.
When will the closure begin?
The reports were published on September 21 and said the institutions would close from September 22.
Why have these schools and colleges been closed?
Their buildings are being used to accommodate police personnel deployed in Islamabad.
How long will the institutions remain closed?
No reopening date has been announced. The closure will continue until further instructions are issued.
Will private schools also remain closed?
No general closure of private schools has been reported. Parents should follow instructions issued directly by their child’s institution.
Have online classes been announced?
The available reports do not mention online classes. Each affected institution may communicate its own academic arrangements.
