ISLAMABAD: Authorities on Thursday mentioned that establishments conducting the Cambridge O and A stage examinations will stay open, regardless of a three-day public vacation lately introduced by the federal authorities forward of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
“It’s clarified that each one the examinations scheduled between 14 until 16 October 2024 will likely be held as per schedule,” wrote Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz, in a submit on his official X account on Thursday.
“All of the examination centres in Islamabad will stay open,” he added in his submit on social media.
The federal government’s announcement of holidays for academic establishments, set to be noticed from October 14 to 16, got here as a part of Pakistan’s efforts to make sure the graceful conduct of the high-level summit.
The assembly of the SCO, which contains 9 full members, together with China, India, Iran and Russia, is scheduled to happen in Islamabad on October 15 and 16.
The Cambridge examinations are set to be held in three facilities throughout Islamabad positioned in Sector E-11, Sector H8 and Noor Mahal on the GT Street.
Earlier at this time, officers additionally introduced the closure of marriage halls, eating places, and cafes for a interval of 5 days — October 12 to 16 — within the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Moreover, notices had been issued to merchants and resort homeowners by the police, warning that any violations will end in penalties.