Key Takeaways
- Examinations in Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan postponed due to communication disruptions.
- Security concerns and suspended mobile services cited as reasons.
- New dates for postponed papers to be announced separately.
The Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) in Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan have postponed matriculation examination papers originally scheduled for October 7–10. This decision was made in light of ongoing communication service disruptions and security concerns.
According to BISE Bannu’s notification issued on October 3, the decision applies to the SSC Annual-II and Oriental Languages Examination 2026 papers, which were set for Bannu, Lakki Marwat, and North Waziristan. The board stated that the suspension of mobile phone and internet services within its jurisdiction could disrupt the delivery of roll numbers, duty letters, and other examination-related information to students, teachers, and supervisory staff.
The board also warned that the shutdown could affect the dispatch of examination stationery to centers, potentially hindering the smooth and transparent conduct of the examinations. All remaining BISE Bannu papers will proceed according to the existing date sheet, with new dates for the postponed papers to be announced separately.
In a related development, BISE Dera Ismail Khan has also postponed matriculation examinations originally scheduled for October 7–10 due to suspended mobile phone services. Controller Examinations Qaiser Anwar announced that the examinations would now begin on October 12.
The postponements come as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to face ongoing security challenges, with recent militant incidents and intelligence-based operations reported in Bannu. The decision to postpone the exams is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of students, teachers, and examination staff.
The BISE Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan boards have directed institutions, examination staff, and other stakeholders to promptly communicate the decision to candidates. The boards are committed to ensuring that the examinations are conducted in a secure and transparent manner.
The postponements are expected to impact a significant number of students who were preparing for their matriculation examinations. The boards are working to reschedule the examinations to minimize any disruption to the academic calendar.
