The Inter-Provincial Education Ministers Conference has decided that the examinations in educational institutes would start after 20th of next month.

In its meeting held under the chair of Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood, the forum said final date in this regard will be announced by the respective provinces.

The committee also decided to reduce the summer vacations.

Chairman Inter-Provincial Education Ministers Committee Shafqat Mahmood urged all federal units to ensure timely vaccination of teachers, supervisory staff and other administrative staff.

He said those who do not have vaccination certificate will not be called for invigilation.

The meeting was attended by all the provincial education ministers including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan and relevant secretaries.