The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has postponed the Secondary School Certificate annual examinations in several overseas centers, citing rising security concerns and regional instability that have disrupted normal academic operations.
According to an official notification issued on Friday, the suspension specifically affects examination centers in Iran, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. The board clarified that all other international centers will continue with the examinations as per the previously announced schedule, ensuring minimal disruption for students outside the affected regions. As a result of the postponement, roll number slips for candidates in these countries have not been issued and will remain on hold until further notice.
In an effort to mitigate the impact on students, the board has introduced a facilitation mechanism allowing candidates from the affected centers to sit for their exams either within Pakistan or in nearby countries where the examination process is proceeding uninterrupted. Students and institutions have been advised to apply for these alternative arrangements through designated official email channels and WhatsApp helplines established by the board.
The notification also indicates that flexibility will be maintained as the situation evolves. If any of the affected centers manage to restore the required logistical and security arrangements during the ongoing examination period, students may be allowed to rejoin the exams in line with the original timetable. Meanwhile, institutions encountering operational challenges have been instructed to explore contingency measures, including in-house printing of answer sheets where necessary.
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The board has stated that it will review the situation within the next 15 days. Should conditions improve, the postponed examinations are expected to be rescheduled promptly, with the possibility of conducting remaining papers within the existing examination framework. Students and institutions have been urged to remain vigilant, stay in close contact with the board, and follow official updates as developments unfold.
