Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has posted on social-networking Twitter that all exam centers including students must implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) while appearing in exams. This all exam conducting process should be performed under the supervision of Secretary Education Ministry.
The minister said if all the arrangements of exams are satisfactory, permission will be extended immediately for such exams.
Earlier, NCOC had decided to reopen educational institutions from May 24 in districts with less than 5% positivity rate of coronavirus.
The meeting also decided to give permission tourism across the country as well as outdoor wedding ceremonies with 150 people, however, strict implementation of SOPs will be ensured.
Moreover, The NCOC also decided to allow outdoor dining in restaurants from May 24. Restaurants will be open until midnight and takeaway service will be available 24 hours a day.
Indoor and outdoor cultural, musical, religious and other meetings will also be banned, while inter-provincial public transport will be remained close on Saturdays and Sundays starting from May 22.