What is a principal function of a Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Pakistan?

Correct answer: Conduct and certify secondary and higher-secondary examinations. A Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education conducts and certifies the secondary and higher-secondary examinations.

• Appoint all teachers serving in government schools. Teachers are appointed by the education departments and provincial governments, not by the boards.
• Write every textbook used within its jurisdiction. Textbooks are produced by textbook boards and publishers, not by every examination board.
• Set the annual development budget of every school. School budgets are decided by governments, not by examination boards.