The governments of Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan have announced a one-day public holiday to commemorate the first anniversary of the deadly terrorist attack on Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar.

Public schools, colleges and universities will remain closed in four provinces of the country on Wednesday.

Public Holidays Announced in KPK on December 15, 16

According to the details, the provincial governments have approved a public holiday tomorrow. Government schools and offices will remain closed on December 16th, 2015 across the country.

Sindh Govt Announces School Winter Vacations 2015-16

On December 16th, 2014, terrorists attacked APS Peshawar and took lives of 141 innocent students, along with many teachers and school staff.

Punjab Govt Announces School Winter Vacations 2015-16

However, authorities in Islamabad say educational institutes would remain open on December 16 in the federal capital in order to create awareness against terrorism among the students.