ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) has announced to hold examinations for classes 10 and 12 between June 23 to July 29.
The development came during an NCOC session chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar. The forum expressed satisfaction over the current coronavirus situation in the country.
It said that provinces can start preparation classes for classes 10 and 12 from May 31, but they should be conducted with coronavirus SOPs on alternate days.
The NCOC made vaccination mandatory for teachers and other staff of educational institutions, and said the inoculation should be completed by June 10 in to prevent the spread of the disease during examinations.
The forum has opened walk-in vaccinations for teachers and other staff above 18 years of age, who can get themselves inoculated from the nearest medical facility.
“The forum expressed general satisfaction on the overall situation in the country. However, cautioned regarding high disease prevalence in Sindh,” a post-meeting statement said.
Students protest against in-house exams
Meanwhile, Students have staged a protest at the Faizabad Interchange in Islamabad against the government’s decision to hold in-person exams starting in June.
A large number of students took to the streets soon demanding the federal and provincial education ministers reconsider their decision in light of the ongoing coronavirus situation. The students argued examinations should also be conducted online if classes were held online.
The protest affected traffic leading to a clash between the police and the students. The students pelted stones at vehicles after which the police used batons and tear gas to disperse them.
