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Punjab announces no board exams for grades 5 and 8 this year, says PECTA

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LAHORE: The Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTA) has decided not to conduct board examinations for grades 5 and 8 this academic year. Instead, only assessments will be conducted.

The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by PECTA CEO Dr. Shahenshah Faisal Azeem. The move is aimed at reducing exam pressure on students and focusing on concept-based learning.

The authority confirmed that the move is in line with modern educational practices, which emphasize continuous assessment over traditional high-stakes examinations.

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