{"id":103929,"date":"2025-05-08T14:05:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=103929"},"modified":"2025-05-08T14:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:05:08","slug":"british-council-cancels-thursdays-exams-in-lahore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2025\/103929\/","title":{"rendered":"British Council cancels Thursday&#8217;s exams in Lahore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pakistan(National Times)- The British Council has announced the cancellation of all GCE, IGCSE, IELTS, and University of London exams scheduled for Thursday\u2019s afternoon (PM) session across all Lahore venues due to the tensions. According to a statement issued by the Council, the decision has been made in coordination with the relevant examination boards to ensure the safety and security of all candidates. \u201cThis decision has been made to prioritise the safety &amp; security of candidates,\u201d the Council said, urging students and parents to rely solely on official British Council platforms for the latest updates. Candidates have been advised to remain in contact with their schools for further guidance. Private candidates have been asked to reach out to the British Council\u2019s Customer Services centre for assistance. The statement did not mention whether the exams would be rescheduled but emphasised that all further announcements would be made through official channels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan(National Times)- The British Council has announced the cancellation of all GCE, IGCSE, IELTS, and University of London exams scheduled for Thursday\u2019s afternoon (PM) session across all Lahore venues due to the tensions. 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