The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Bannu has postponed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Second Annual Examination at most examination centres in North Waziristan due to the prevailing security situation.
The decision was announced through an official notification issued on November 9, following directions from the North Waziristan deputy commissioner. The development was reported on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Students, parents and educational institutions have been advised to wait for the board’s revised examination schedule.
Exams Postponed Across Most Centres
According to the BISE Bannu notification, examinations at all centres across North Waziristan have been postponed in view of security concerns.
The board has not yet announced new examination dates. It stated that a revised schedule would be issued later, asking students to follow official instructions for further updates.
The postponement affects students appearing in the SSC Second Annual Examination, which was originally scheduled to begin on October 12.
Two Examination Locations Excluded
Despite the district-wide postponement, examinations will continue according to the original schedule at two locations.
These are:
- Cadet College Razmak in North Waziristan.
- Examination centres in Bakakhel Tehsil along Miranshah Road.
Students appearing at these centres have not been included in the latest postponement announcement and are expected to follow the existing examination schedule.
Exams Were Previously Delayed in Three Districts
This is not the first time that matriculation examinations in the Bannu division have been affected by security concerns.
Last month, the second annual examinations were postponed in three districts: Bannu, Lakki Marwat and North Waziristan.
The latest decision specifically concerns examination centres across North Waziristan, with the two stated locations remaining operational.
The repeated disruptions have created uncertainty for students preparing for their examinations, particularly those waiting for confirmation of revised dates.
Curfew Imposed in Mir Ali Amid Security Operation
The examination postponement comes as security measures have also been tightened in parts of North Waziristan.
A curfew has been imposed in Mir Ali amid an ongoing security operation. According to the local administration, restrictions will remain in place for the duration of the operation.
The administration has also announced that curfew restrictions will begin from Isha in Mir Ali and Bobli.
In addition, the Bannu-Miranshah Road will remain closed to traffic during this period.
Residents Given Routes for Essential Travel
Area Representative and Development Council member Malik Rohullah Khan shared details of arrangements for local residents during the curfew.
In his message, he said the North General Officer Commanding had issued instructions following his request and permitted residents to visit markets in Miranshah and Datta Khel to purchase essential daily-use items.
He also stated that people wishing to travel outside North Waziristan could use the Miranshah, Ishak and Razmak routes.
These arrangements are intended to facilitate access to essential supplies and provide travel options for residents affected by the restrictions.
Security Situation Continues to Affect Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has faced persistent security challenges, with terrorist incidents continuing to affect several districts.
Statistics released by the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) showed that the province recorded 40 terrorist attacks in October, compared with 58 in September.
This represented a decline of approximately 31 percent.
The number of fatalities also fell from 90 in September to 38 in October, marking a reduction of around 58 percent. Injuries dropped from 165 to 19 during the same period, an improvement of approximately 88 percent.
Former FATA Region Records a Smaller Decline
The PICSS report also highlighted security trends in the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
According to the think tank, the region recorded 30 terrorist attacks in October, compared with 34 in September. This represented a decline of approximately 12 percent.
Although the figures indicate a reduction in reported incidents, security concerns remain significant in parts of the province.
Students Await New Examination Dates
For now, students appearing at the affected North Waziristan centres will have to wait for BISE Bannu to announce the revised examination timetable.
The board has not provided a confirmed date for the postponed papers. Students should rely on official notifications from BISE Bannu and their respective educational institutions before making examination-related arrangements.
The two exempted locations, Cadet College Razmak and Bakakhel Tehsil, will continue with examinations according to the existing schedule.
