Matric Exams Postponed in Rawalpindi Amid US-Iran Talks
Rawalpindi board postpones matric exams scheduled for April 10
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The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has postponed matric examinations originally set for April 10 due to heightened security for US-Iran diplomatic talks. While exams in Rawalpindi city are postponed, those in other districts will proceed as scheduled.
- 01Matric exams in Rawalpindi city postponed due to US-Iran talks.
- 0264 examination centers in Rawalpindi affected.
- 03Exams in other districts of Rawalpindi Division will continue.
- 04New dates for postponed exams will be announced later.
- 05Local holidays declared in Islamabad and Rawalpindi for security.
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The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has announced the postponement of matric examinations scheduled for April 10 due to the diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. This decision affects 64 examination centers in Rawalpindi city, while exams in other districts of the Rawalpindi Division will proceed as planned. The postponed exams include compulsory subjects such as Urdu and Geography. A new date for these exams will be communicated to the candidates. To ensure security during the talks, local authorities have declared April 9 and April 10 as holidays in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, implementing comprehensive security measures involving law enforcement agencies. A hotel in the Red Zone of Islamabad has been reserved for the delegations, with increased security around the area.
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The postponement of exams may disrupt students' preparation and schedules, requiring adjustments for those affected.
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