Some private schools closed ahead of parade

Islamabad
Some private schools in the capital have announced that their campuses in the capital will remain closed on Friday (today) and Monday.
However, the closure will be for four days due to the weekend (Saturday and Sunday).
The announcement comes due to tight security checks put in place across the city for the March 23 Pakistan Day military parade.
Under the security plan for the parade taking place after a gap of seven years, the city’s major roads leading to the parade venue near Shakarparian will be closed to the traffic except for the cars of those invited to the event.
The private schools announced their campuses would resume classes on Tuesday (March 24).
Some parents regretted the decision feeling it will adversely affect their children’s studies.
“Unfortunately, security arrangements are wasting a lot of time of children. I hope schools will cover the time, which was lost due to the prolonged winter vacation, by extending academic year and reducing summer vacations,” said Muhammad Arsalan, father of a second grader.