In a fervent display of dissatisfaction, teachers from Federal Government Educational Institutions (FGEI) took to the streets in Rawalpindi on Sunday, protesting against the directive mandating their presence in schools during the scorching summer break.
Voicing their grievances directly to the FGEIs director general, the educators demanded a revision of the regulations governing their duties throughout the two-month hiatus. The crux of their concern lay in the impracticality of commuting to distant schools amidst the blistering heatwave.
Expressing incredulity over the timing of the mandate, the protesters highlighted the announcement of summer holidays on May 24, leaving them with scant time to prepare for the enforced duties. This, despite the earlier declaration by the Punjab administration of a holiday period spanning from June 1 to July 31.
With temperatures soaring and logistical challenges mounting, the demonstrators fervently urged authorities to reconsider their decision, emphasizing the detrimental impact on their ability to discharge duties effectively amidst the oppressive weather conditions.
As the standoff persists, the plight of teachers underscores broader questions regarding the balance between institutional requirements and the well-being of educational staff during challenging climatic conditions
