Several schools in the country’s largest city, Karachi, are closed today, Monday, following the death of Federation of Private Schools Vice Chairman Khalid Raza in the provincial capital.
Following the protest call by private school bodies, some private educational institutions were closed, while others rejected the call and continued academic activities.
In the midst of the uncertainty, the Sindh education department on Sunday cleared the air about the metropolis’ school closure, stating that there is no plan to close the schools on Monday (today).
According to a spokesperson for the Sindh Education Department, the school will remain open on Monday (today).
The recent declaration of a school holiday follows the assassination of Khalid Raza in Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block where attackers gunned down the official of a private school system.
Syed Khalid Raza, vice chairman of the Federation of Private Schools, was slain by unidentified armed men outside his Karachi home on Sunday.
The shooting incident happened in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Johar Block 7 neighborhood. Khalid Raza, according to the police, was the victim. Unknown armed males targeted Raza at his home’s door, according to police reports.
Police added that the attackers did not take belongings after killing Raza. They said that Raza is an office-bearer of a private schools’ association. Moreover, he was the vice chairman of the Federation of Private Schools.
In the midst of the chaos, top provincial officials, including Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, took note of the incident and requested a report from police officers. While the investigation is ongoing, Governor Kamran Tessori also took notice of the assassination.
