Significant administrative hurdles have surfaced ahead of the Karachi matriculation board exams, leading the Grand Alliance of Private Schools Associations Sindh to call for a postponement and the release of a revised timetable. An urgent meeting was convened by the alliance to assess the current situation, focusing on concerns about unfinished preparations and the failure to distribute admit cards for the upcoming exams.
The alliance has formally requested Sindh’s Minister for Universities and Boards, Muhammad Ismail Rahu, to defer the exams, originally scheduled to commence on April 7, by at least one week. It highlighted that examination centers have yet to be finalized, logistical arrangements remain incomplete, and numerous institutions are still unaware of their assigned centers.
Moreover, a substantial number of students have not received their admit cards, exacerbating the uncertainty. With only a day left before the exams begin, the alliance emphasized that completing all necessary preparations in time is unrealistic, causing significant anxiety among students, educators, and parents alike.
In a significant development, the alliance warned that under the current conditions, it would be impossible to conduct fair and transparent examinations for approximately 400,000 candidates. It urged immediate action to ensure the examination process is conducted smoothly and efficiently.
