Exams across the country postponed till June 15

Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood announced on 27 April 2021 that all examinations in the country are being postponed till a later date due to a surge in Covid-19 cases.

The education minister, addressing the media alongside SAPM on Health Dr Faisal Sultan, said examinations will now be held starting June 15 and O and A levels exams will now be held in the October-November cycle.

However, the education minister added that A2 exams will be conducted for those students who want to appear for the purpose of applying to foreign universities.

The decision comes after widespread calls to postpone the current cycle of examinations in the country.

The minister added that a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases has been seen in the country since the last meeting was held on the subject on April 18.

“We will continue analysing the situation and in mid-May or later in the month, we will analyse the disease and a decision will be made whether to further postpone exams or allow them to take place.," said Mahmood and added that exams may be postponed further.

Reported by Daily Tribune