LAHORE: Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore on Monday postponed written and practical annual examinations of intermediate and matriculation scheduled for April 23 (today).

The postponement of intermediate exams comes in light of visit of president of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Lahore.

A notification has been issued by BISE Lahore authorities. The controller announced that the postponed exams will now be held on May 24.

A local holiday has been declared in Lahore during the Iranian president’s visit, while intermediate paper cancellation announcements will be applicable in Lahore, Kasur, Nankana Sahib and Sheikhupura.

The controller also mentioned that exams for subjects like history, geography, clinical pathology, and others are also postponed.

Additionally, the physics practical exam scheduled for today has been postponed and will now be held on May 15. The controller advised that due to increased security measures, students may face difficulty in using public transport.

Published in Dawn, April 23rd, 2024