The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has announced the postponement of all papers scheduled for tomorrow due to holidays in schools and colleges, as declared by the Punjab government.
According to the chairman of the board, the decision was made in light of the government's notification regarding the closure of educational institutions on Friday. The new dates for the postponed papers will be announced later, he declared.
"The revised schedule for the postponed exams will be communicated to all candidates in due course," the chairman said, assuring students and parents that updates will be provided as soon as possible.
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The Punjab government had declared a holiday for all public and private colleges and universities. This decision comes in response to potential student protests regarding alleged fake news about a case of sexual assault at a private college.
The Punjab Higher Education Department issued a notification confirming that all educational institutions will remain closed on October 18 across the province.
According to the notification, the holiday was announced to prevent any unrest among students, following instructions from the Punjab Home Department to ensure the safety and security of educational institutions.
