The Federal Minister for Education, Shafqat Mahmood has said that no examinations will take place in the country until June 15, amid a surge in Covid19 cases and deaths.
According to details, the Education Minister has made the announcement while addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Tuesday.
On the occasion, Shafqat Mahmood has said that O and A level exams had been cancelled and would now take place in the October-November cycle, however, A2 exams will keep running for those students who want to appear for the purpose of applying to foreign universities.
The Education Minister said that it has been directed strictly that after Monday, more than 50 people will not be in one centre. He said that they have requested that schools be made venues for that. He said police and other law enforcement personnel will be deployed to maintain discipline.
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Shafqat Mahmood also posted a statement on his Twitter account and said that the decision had been taken to address the health concerns of students and parents. He said that all exams have been cancelled till June 15. Depending on the spread of the disease may even go further, he added.
The Minister further stated that Cambridge exams had been postponed till October-November for all grades, while the only exception was for those A2 students who have a compulsion to take the exam now.
“University admissions in Pakistan will be aligned for grade 12 and A2 students who will be taking exams in Oct-Nov. This is to ensure no one loses a year,” he added.
