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The British Council has officially confirmed the British Council exam cancellation for all scheduled afternoon exams in Lahore on Thursday, May 8, 2025, due to the current security situation in the city.
In a statement shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), the British Council declared that all GCE, IGCSE, IELTS, and University of London exams planned for the afternoon session at Lahore venues have been cancelled. The British Council exam cancellation decision was made in close coordination with relevant examination boards.
1/3 Due to the developing situation in Lahore, British Council has agreed with the relevant boards to cancel GCE, IGCSE, IELTS and University of London exams scheduled for today, Thursday 8 May 2025 for the PM session across all Lahore venues.
— British Council Pakistan (@pkBritish) May 8, 2025
“This decision has been made to prioritise the safety & security of candidates,” the official announcement stated.
Students have been advised to keep checking the British Council’s official social media pages for real-time updates. Those enrolled through schools should reach out to their respective institutions for further instructions. Private candidates are encouraged to contact the British Council’s Customer Services Centre for additional guidance.
The British Council exam cancellation follows heightened tensions and security alerts in Lahore, linked to recent cross-border drone activity and military escalations. Authorities have not yet announced a new date for rescheduling the exams.
Candidates are urged to remain vigilant and await further instructions from the British Council and examination authorities.
