Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards Ismail Raho on Monday directed all education boards in the province not to conduct examinations during the Holi and Easter festivals, aiming to promote interfaith harmony and facilitate minority students and teachers.
In a statement on Monday, the minister instructed all the education boards not to schedule examinations from April 2 to April 6, in the backdrop of the Easter festival. All postponed or newly scheduled papers will resume from April 7, he added.
The decision was made by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on an application submitted by the principal of St Patrick High School Karachi, the minister added.
The chief minister directed that the examination schedule be amended in view of the religious events of the minority communities, he added.
Education boards that have already issued timetables have been directed to immediately revise them and release updated schedules, he said adding that the chairpersons of all boards must implement the decision and submit compliance reports to the department.
The measure, officials said, seeks to ensure respect for religious observances and provide relief to minority communities during their festivals.
