The chairman of the Task Force Committee on Education Boards, Muzammil Mahmood, has announced that the second annual Matric (10th grade) exams in Pakistan will now begin on September 29 instead of the previously planned September 10. Students will receive new roll number slips by Monday.

Over 200,000 students are expected to take the revised examinations.

The delay comes after flooding damaged 113 out of 340 exam centers across the province, making it difficult to hold the exams as scheduled.

The board is also ensuring this rescheduling does not disrupt the Intermediate supplementary exams or their results.

To make up for the lost time, exams will now be held even on Saturdays.

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However, the Intermediate results will still be released on September 18, as originally planned.

The announcement was made during a press briefing attended by key officials including the Additional Secretary of Higher Education, Noman Jamil, Secretary of Lahore Board, Rizwan Nazir, and Examinations Controller, Tauseef Rahman.

This postponement reflects how natural disasters like floods can significantly disrupt education in Pakistan.

With over 200,000 students affected and many exam centers damaged, the authorities are trying to balance student safety and exam integrity.

Issuing new roll number slips and extending exams to Saturdays are practical measures to ensure the academic calendar stays on track.

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However, the delay also brings additional stress for students who now face a tighter schedule.

While Intermediate results remain on time, the extended exam period may overlap with other academic or personal commitments.

Overall, the reschedule is a necessary step to manage unforeseen challenges, but students, parents, and educators must stay flexible and prepared.