All schools and colleges in Peshawar will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, along with the complete restoration of the city’s BRT transport services. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Peshawar confirmed this decision through an official Facebook statement. He strongly urged the public to ignore any fake notifications or rumors regarding school closures.
Consequently, Peshawar will see a return to routine after a tense Monday. Today, schools stayed closed due to roadblocks following the sudden imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Meanwhile, TransPeshawar announced the complete restoration of the city’s BRT system. Starting tomorrow, the transport authority will provide regular services across all established routes.
Strict Security & Section 144 in Peshawar While DI Khan Institutes Remain Closed
Despite the reopening of schools and transport, security remains exceptionally tight. The district administration has imposed Section 144 across Peshawar for seven days. This legal order completely bans all public gatherings.
Additionally, the DC has strictly prohibited the display of weapons. Citizens cannot carry spikes, ball bearings, heavy batons, petrol bombs, or any other potential instruments of violence. Currently, heavy police forces patrol the city’s roads. Authorities have deployed extra personnel near the Cantonment limits to maintain strict order
Conversely, the situation in Dera Ismail Khan remains heavily restricted. The local deputy commissioner ordered all public and private educational institutions to stay closed on Tuesday. This shutdown includes all schools, colleges, and universities within the district.
Therefore, the district administration abruptly cancelled all scheduled examinations and papers for tomorrow. Officials directed school heads and relevant departments to ensure strict compliance with these closure orders. Currently, DI Khan sits among the 12 districts facing an active emergency.
The Broader Political Crisis
These widespread disruptions follow a major political shift in the region. On Sunday, the Centre imposed governor’s rule in KP and declared an emergency in 12 specific districts. The federal government cited a rapidly deteriorating security situation. It also accused the now non-functional provincial government of refusing to cooperate on critical counterterrorism efforts.
Previously, tensions heavily escalated between the federal government and the PTI-led KP government. The friction initially sparked over PTI’s planned protest march to Islamabad. The political party actively demanded the release of its founder, Imran Khan. Later, the conflict worsened significantly over the Centre’s terrorism-related accusations.