RAWALPINDI: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi has announced new dates for the Matriculation Second Annual Examinations 2025. The exams, which were earlier scheduled to begin on September 10, will now start on September 29.
BISE spokesman Arslan Cheema said the decision was made due to floods and continuous heavy rains in different parts of Punjab, which caused problems for students and parents.
He added that postponing the exams for about three weeks will help ensure better facilities and a suitable environment for students.
RBISE Chairman Adnan Khan said the rescheduling was done with students’ convenience as the top priority. The new date sheet will be issued in the coming days.
He clarified that this change will not affect the results of the Matriculation Second Annual and Intermediate Part-II examinations.
Rawalpindi Board Second Annual Exams 2025 New Dates Announced:
The Rawalpindi Board has postponed the Matric Second Annual Exams 2025, moving the start date from September 10 to September 29 due to floods and heavy rains across Punjab.
RBISE officials said the decision was made to ensure students’ safety and provide a better exam environment, with the new date sheet to be released soon.
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of a risk of urban flooding in Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, and Jhelum within the next two to six hours.
According to the NDMA, due to high heat yesterday, a system of towering cumulus clouds has formed, which could bring lightning strikes, thunder, and heavy downpours.
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In Multan, special medical screening facilities have been set up at flood relief camps in Basti Langrial and Nayab City to test for diseases.
Deputy Commissioner Waseem Hamid Sindhu said that quick screening of flood-affected people is crucial to prevent the spread of diseases. He added that doctors from the private sector and paramedical staff are providing services at these camps, and all medical tests will be free of cost.
The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) reported a high flood level in the Chenab River, with a flow of 384,124 cusecs passing through the Panjnad headworks.
Data also shows a very high flood level in the Ravi River between Balloki (157,065) and Sidhnai (97,242) headworks, while an exceptionally high flood level was recorded at Ganda Singh Wala (303,828) on the Sutlej River.
