O Level exams to be held after May 15, says minister

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In this file photo, Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood addresses a press conference in Islamabad. — DawnNewsTV/File
In this file photo, Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood addresses a press conference in Islamabad. — DawnNewsTV/File

KARACHI: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said on Thursday that the Cambridge Assessment International Education would hold O Level exams in Pakistan after May 15, but the A Level exams would be held as per schedule.

However, the Cambridge International made no announcement and the minister said the organisation would share the details later.

Mr Mahmood said in a tweet: “After detailed discussions, Cambridge has agreed to reschedule O Level exams to after May 15. Details will be shared later by them. However, A and ‘As’ level exams will take place as per the original timetable, following all the SOPs. Wishing everyone success in the exams.”

Published in Dawn, March 26th, 2021

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