The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education said its Secondary School Certificate (SSC) 2026 exams at overseas centres might be delayed because of the current regional security situation, according to details on Thursday.
In a letter on March 18, the board said it is closely watching the situation in Gulf countries and reviewing options for exams scheduled to start on March 31, 2026.
The board added that if uncertainty continues, it may postpone exams at international centres and reschedule them after Eid ul Fitr in consultation with stakeholders.
Prof Dr Ikram Ali Malik said the board is aware of students’ and institutions’ concerns.
He added that alternative arrangements will be made if needed, and steps will be taken if security issues, government restrictions, or logistical problems prevent exams from happening as planned.
Bangladesh and Malaysia announce Eid ul Fitr 2026 date
Bangladesh and Malaysia have announced the date for Eid ul Fitr 2026 on Thursday.
In both countries, the Shawwal moon was not sighted. Officials decided that Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday, March 21.
Malaysian media reported that observations across the country did not spot the moon.
After reviewing reports from different areas, authorities confirmed that Ramzan will complete thirty days and Eid will follow on Saturday.
Similarly, in Bangladesh, no authentic sighting of the crescent moon was received, confirming Eid on the same day.
Eid moon sighting in Pakistan
The moon for Eid ul Fitr 2026 has not been sighted in Pakistan yet; this means Eid might be celebrated on Saturday, March 21.
According to the latest forecast issued by the Meteorological Department, the chances of seeing the Shawwal moon on March 19 are very low.
According to experts, the birth of the moon and its period of stay on the horizon are so short that it is extremely difficult to see it with the naked eye.
Meteorological Department officials say that the age of the moon and its position are factors that are of fundamental importance for sighting.
