Students across the country don t want to sit for their exams this year and they are out on the streets once again. On Monday, demonstrations were held in Swat, Rajanpur, Bahawalnagar among other cities. In Swat, students gathered near the Kacheri Chowk and chanted slogans against the government.
Punjab will not cancel exams this year: Murad Raas
Says people should not waster their time on protests SAMAA | Naya Din - Posted: Jun 1, 2021 | Last Updated: 2 hours ago SAMAA | Naya Din Posted: Jun 1, 2021 | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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Instead of wasting time on protests, students should start preparing for their exams, Punjab Educational Minister Murad Raas said. There s no way the government will cancel exams this year, he said on SAMAA TV programme Naya Din on Tuesday. Bring as many celebrities as you want, the decision will not change.
Raas said that all provincial ministers will meet this week to take important decisions regarding exams and the reopening of schools. Personally, I think exams should be taken as per schedule but with limited subjects.
Matriculation and intermediate classes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Balochistan, and Islamabad resumed today (Monday). Students in areas with less than 5% Covid-19 infection rate are going back to schools and colleges. Classes will be held on alternate days with 50% attendance. Education institutions have been instructed to ensure the implementation of the coronavirus SOPs. The decision was taken after the National Command and Operation Centre announced it will ease coronavirus restrictions from May 30. Last week, the government opened walk-in vaccination for teachers above the age of 18 years across the country. They are required to carry their employment letter along w.
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