Lahore: The government has ordered to shut down three universities and six schools around Mall Road due to the agitation of oppositional political parties.

Government College University (GCU), National College of Arts (NCA), University of Punjab (Old Campus) and six schools in the area of Mall Road will remain close until the agitation’s end, announced secretary of education schools.

It is not announced yet, how long the educational institutions will remain close because of the uncertain condition of political protests and agitations.