When school runs long

The Punjab government has prescribed teaching hours for all schools in the province from 8.30am to 1.30pm. However, some private schools have set their timings from 8.30am to 2.40pm. Children who travel 20-25km to their school have to leave home early and wake up earlier to get ready. Closure at 2.40pm means it takes them an additional two hours to reach their homes because the roads are heavily congested at that time. When will they get to rest and complete their homework? Such schools must follow the timings prescribed by the government.

MUHAMMAD NAEEM MIRZA

LAHORE