Exams Rescheduled to May 27; Intermediate Exams Across Sindh Also Delayed
The board administration made this decision considering the health and safety of students amidst rising temperatures.
The exams postponement follows a similar decision made yesterday to delay the Intermediate exams across Sindh.
However, exams scheduled from May 28 under the Matriculation Board will commence as per the original schedule.
The Intermediate exams in Karachi are also set to begin on time from May 28.
The new dates for the Karachi matric exams postponed papers will be announced later.
Karachiites have been left sweltering due to the recent heat spell that has gripped the metropolis for the past few weeks and it seems that it is likely to continue as temperatures are expected to reach up to 46°C today in some parts of the city.
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As per weather expert Jawad Memon, temperatures in areas that are close to the sea shore such as Korangi, Defence and Clifton may reach up to 46°C.
