FBISE awaiting CDA's response on land for exam centres.

Byline: Kashif Abbasi

ISLAMABAD -- The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has been waiting for a response from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to begin constructing three examination centres in the capital's rural areas.

The board received approval from the prime minister to set up three purpose-built centres in Bhara Kahu, Taramri Chowk and Humak.

FBISE Chairman Dr Ikram Ali Malik told Dawn that the board has been trying to obtain land for the centres from the CDA for a few years. However, the CDA asked the FBISE to first get approval from the prime minister as this was a prerequisite for the allotment of land.

He said the FBISE obtained the prime minister's approval through the Ministry of Federal Education and informed the CDA in May, but the matter is still pending.

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Another FBISE officer said that it was a matter of concern that the CDA board has held several meetings since May but did not take up the FBISE's summary.

'We want to facilitate students from the rural areas, but the CDA is not taking this student-friendly matter seriously. It has been seven months since we shared the prime minister's directive with the CDA, but still there is no progress,' he said.

FBISE officials said the exam centres would primarily be used for the Higher Secondary School Certificate and Secondary School Certificate exams.

But the board will also set up science laboratories in these buildings which students from affiliated institutions including private schools will be able to use throughout the year. Students will also be provided indoor sports facilities...