Has Punjab Appointed a New Education Minister?. Rumours about a change in Punjab’s education leadership spread rapidly on social media on Friday, creating confusion among students, teachers, and parents. Several posts claimed that Punjab had appointed a new education minister after removing the current officeholder.
The Punjab government has now issued a clear clarification, confirming that this claim is false.
Punjab Education Minister Rejects Fake Notification
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has strongly rejected a notification circulating on social media that claimed he had been removed from office.
In an official statement, the minister confirmed that the document was fabricated, misleading, and had no legal or administrative authority.
“The notification circulating on social media about my removal from the education ministry is fake,” Rana Sikandar Hayat stated.
He added that he continues to perform his duties as Punjab’s education minister without any interruption.
No Change in Punjab Education Ministry
The disputed notification, dated January 17, 2026, appeared to originate from the Chief Minister’s Office and claimed that a ministerial change had been made under the Rules of Business.
However, government sources confirmed that:
- No official summary was moved
- No cabinet decision was taken
- No notification was issued by the Chief Minister’s Office
- No replacement education minister has been appointed
This confirms that no change has taken place in Punjab’s education ministry.
Chief Minister Confidence Reaffirmed
Rana Sikandar Hayat also stated that he continues to enjoy the full confidence of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
All education-related policies, reforms, and departmental work across Punjab are continuing as planned.
Warning of Legal Action Against Fake News
The education minister warned that legal action will be taken against individuals involved in spreading false and misleading information.
He said such misinformation is intentionally circulated to mislead the public, create confusion, and undermine trust in government institutions.
Government Urges Public to Verify Information
Authorities have advised citizens to rely only on official government sources for confirmation of ministerial changes or administrative decisions.
Any genuine change in a provincial ministry is always announced through formal government notifications and official press releases.
Conclusion
Claims that Punjab has appointed a new education minister are completely false. The notification circulating on social media is fabricated and carries no legal value.
Rana Sikandar Hayat remains the Punjab education minister and continues to perform his duties with the full confidence of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The public is urged to avoid sharing unverified information and rely only on credible, official sources.
