The intermediate examinations conducted by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore officially began on Wednesday.
On the opening day, students appeared in papers for sociology, home economics outline and applied sciences.
Around 192,000 candidates are taking part in the Intermediate Part-II exams, with 566 examination centres set up across the region. Authorities have marked 54 centres as sensitive.
To prevent cheating, the Punjab government has enforced Section 144 at all examination centres.
Eid holidays for the examinations will be observed from May 26 to May 31, while the final Pakistan Studies paper is scheduled for June 12, 2026.
Meanwhile, Intermediate Part-I examinations will commence on July 8, 2026, whereas practical exams for Part-II students will take place from July 10 to August 18, 2026.
Timetable issued for government schools
In a separate development, a new timetable was issued for government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the notification, primary schools will start at 7:30 am, while closing time will be 1:35 pm.
Morning assembly will now include moral training, student speeches on different topics, and practical activities. These have been made mandatory.
Students will receive moral education three days a week through speeches and three days through skits.
School heads have been directed to organise a weekly “Bazm-e-Adab” on the last working day.
After the literary session, the last three periods will be used for staff meetings and completion of registers.
In case of teacher shortages or long leave, headteachers and subject specialists will take classes.
All District Education Officers have been instructed to ensure strict implementation of the timetable in schools.
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