In response to the severe heatwave alert in Sindh, the Board of Secondary Education in Karachi has announced the postponement of the ongoing matriculation exams.
The exams, initially scheduled between May 21 and 27, have been deferred to ensure the safety and well-being of the students.
The decision to postpone the exams was made following directives from the minister of education boards, who emphasized the importance of protecting students from the extreme heat conditions. The heatwave has been forecast to bring dangerously high temperatures, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures.
The matriculation exams will resume from May 28 according to the original schedule. The Board of Secondary Education assured students and parents that the postponed exams will be rescheduled, and new dates will be announced in due course.
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The postponement aims to prevent health risks associated with the heatwave, as temperatures in Karachi and other parts of Sindh are expected to rise significantly.
On Sunday, the Sindh government postponed the intermediate exams across the province, including Karachi, due to the intense heat wave gripping the region.
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The exams, which were originally scheduled to start on May 22, will now begin on May 27. The decision was taken on the recommendation of Minister of Universities and Boards, Muhammad Ali Malkani, and approved by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.
A notification was issued by the universities and boards department to effect the changes. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a heat wave alert, warning of extreme temperatures in the plains of Punjab and Sindh.
