The government has decided to postpone O and A level examinations of Cambridge due in May and June on account of coronavirus outbreak in the country.
In view of the threat of COVID-19 in the country and closure of education institutions across the country, a meeting was called on under the chairmanship of Shafqat Mahmood, Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training (M/o FE&PT) on Tuesday to discuss the future course of action regarding the schedule of examinations including Cambridge examination.
Since many people are asking it is clarified that this decision to postpone O and A level was taken in a meeting where Ms Uzma Yousaf, head of Cambridge in Pakistan was present https://t.co/MuzuowDxzE
— Shafqat Mahmood (@Shafqat_Mahmood) March 17, 2020
All exams scheduled till June 1st postponed Regarding examinations to be conducted by the federal and provincial boards, it was decided in the meeting of Education Ministers that they too would be postponed and would now be held between 1st June and 15th July. Exact time table will be issued by each Board.
Let me reiterate that the decision to postpone ALL exams up till June 1 has been taken because the safety of our children is of paramount importance to PM Imran Khan and our government. We will continue to review the situation and take necessary decisions to protect our children https://t.co/su515vy6ZQ
— Shafqat Mahmood (@Shafqat_Mahmood) March 18, 2020
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