In light of the federal government’s announcement of a public holiday on May 28 to mark Youm-e-Takbeer, Cambridge International Education has provided an update regarding the O and A Level examinations in Pakistan.
Youm-e-Takbeer Celebration:
Pakistanis commemorate Youm-e-Takbeer on May 28 each year to honor the country’s successful nuclear tests conducted in 1998. This day is celebrated to recognize the nation’s enhanced defense capabilities.
Exams to Proceed as Scheduled:
Despite the public holiday, Cambridge International Education has confirmed that the O Levels and A Levels exams in Pakistan will proceed as planned. A spokesperson for CIE assured that the ongoing examinations will not be disrupted by the national holiday.
Impact on Local Education Boards:
While Cambridge exams will continue, the Karachi Board has announced the cancellation of matriculation exams scheduled in the port city due to the public holiday. This decision underscores the varying responses of different educational boards to the federal government’s holiday declaration.
In summary, while Youm-e-Takbeer will be observed as a public holiday, students taking Cambridge O and A Level exams in Pakistan should proceed according to their exam schedule.
