Several schools in Islamabad will stay closed indefinitely, starting the day after the announcement, because police personnel are being housed inside the buildings. The closures are part of the massive security operation set up ahead of planned political marches in the capital.
Which Schools Are Closed
| School | Location |
|---|---|
| IMCB | G-13/2, Street No. 53 |
| IMS (Grades I-V) | No. 1, G-8/1 |
| IMS (Grades I-V) | No. 4, G-9/2 |
| IMS (Grades I-V) | No. 3, G-9/3 |
| IMS (Grades I-V) | No. 1, I-9/4 |
These are the only schools officially confirmed closed under this specific notice. All other schools and colleges in Islamabad are expected to continue operating as normal, according to sources.
Why It’s Happening: No Fixed Reopening Date
Unlike a typical one-day weather holiday, these closures have been announced indefinitely — meaning no reopening date has been set. The reason is straightforward: the buildings are being used to house police personnel brought into Islamabad as part of the massive security deployment for this week’s planned marches. Once that need ends, presumably the schools can reopen, but no timeline has been given publicly.
More Schools Affected Beyond This List
Separately, other government schools across Islamabad were also closed on Monday for the same underlying reason — accommodating security personnel. Schools in Sector G-7 and the Sitara Market area were affected, along with a government school in Sector F-7/3. Unlike the schools above, these were only confirmed closed for Monday specifically, with no word yet on whether that holiday will be extended. If it isn’t extended, those schools should reopen on Tuesday.
The Bigger Picture
These closures are one small piece of a much larger security operation. Islamabad is currently preparing for planned marches by PTI, Jamaat-e-Islami, and Kissan Ittehad, with more than 22,000 security personnel being deployed in the capital alone, plus 30,000 more in nearby Attock district. Roads are being blocked with shipping containers at 30 different entry points, and police from other provinces are being housed in hotels, guest houses, government buildings — and now, some school buildings too.
What Parents Should Do
- If your child attends one of the five schools listed above, expect the closure to continue until further notice
- If your child attends a different Islamabad school, classes should continue as normal unless you hear otherwise directly from the school
- Keep an eye on official notices from your specific school, since holiday announcements in this situation have been made school-by-school rather than as one citywide order
Final Thoughts
With no fixed reopening date given for the five schools already closed, and additional schools potentially affected depending on how long the security situation lasts, parents in Islamabad should stay in close contact with their children’s specific school for updates rather than assuming a fixed timeline. This is very much tied to how long the current security deployment continues — and that, in turn, depends on how the coming week’s planned marches actually play out.
