Lahore, 5th October: A round of fake news is circulating on social media regarding the closure of educational institutions across the country.
According to the news of Baaghi TV, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic across Pakistan, fake news regarding the closure of schools has recently come into light.
People have been sharing news of the closure of educational institutes in Pakistan after the scare of the second wave of COVID-19 in the country.
The news shared is quoted as orders being issued by the Federal Minister of Education Shafqat Mahmood to close all schools till the 15th of October.
However, Shafqat Mahmood has rebutted the news saying that this piece of news is fake and there is no truth in it.
He took to his Twitter handle to make the official announcement:
Fake news being circulated on social media that educational institutions will be closed on Oct 15. No truth in this.
— Shafqat Mahmood (@Shafqat_Mahmood) October 5, 2020
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