Calls for postponing Karachi matric exams have intensified after private school associations in Sindh raised serious concerns about incomplete preparations ahead of the examinations scheduled to begin on April 7.
The Grand Alliance of Private Schools Associations Sindh said administrative problems have created uncertainty for students, parents, and teachers. The group has now demanded that authorities delay the exams by at least one week and announce a revised schedule.
The alliance held an emergency meeting to assess the situation. It said the biggest concerns include incomplete exam preparation and the failure to issue admit cards for many students.
According to the organisation, examination centres have not yet been finalised. As a result, many institutions still do not know where their students are supposed to appear for the exams.
Private Schools Cite Missing Admit Cards and Centre Issues
The association urged Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards Muhammad Ismail Rahu to intervene immediately. It asked him to postpone the Karachi matric board exams, scheduled to start on April 7, by at least one week.
The group argued that, with only one day left, authorities do not have enough time to complete the remaining arrangements. It warned that the current situation has already left students, teachers, and parents under significant stress.
The organisation also said fair and transparent examinations for around 400,000 students would not be possible under the present circumstances.
It stressed that smooth exam management depends on finalised centres, proper logistics, and timely admit cards. Without those basic arrangements, the alliance believes the exam process could be seriously disrupted.
The alliance has called for immediate action from the Sindh government to avoid confusion and ensure an organised examination process. Its central demand remains clear: delay the exams, complete the preparations, and issue a fresh schedule so students can appear under fair and manageable conditions.
