BANNU: The Bannu Board has postponed the matriculation examinations in North Waziristan due to security risks. The exams, originally set to begin on April 8, will now be held at a later date to ensure the safety of students and staff.
A board notification stated that the decision was made because of the current law and order situation in the region. New exam dates will be announced after discussions with security and administrative officials.
Meanwhile, matric exams in other districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will start as scheduled on April 8. A high-level meeting, led by Education Minister Faisal Khan Tarakai, reviewed preparations for the exams.
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This year, over 919,000 students (475,000 in 9th grade and 444,000 in 10th grade) will take the exams at 3,634 centers across the province. Around 25,810 staff members have been assigned to oversee the process.
Authorities have ensured facilities like furniture, clean water, and electricity at exam centers. Minister Tarakai stressed a strict anti-cheating policy and announced the use of CCTV monitoring to ensure fair exams. He also urged staff to support students and avoid unnecessary pressure during tests.
