Karachi: A formal inquiry has confirmed serious mismanagement during the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) matric examinations. Authorities changed more than 170 examination centres mid-process, sparking widespread anger among students and parents. The probe also highlighted paper leaks, security failures, and poor facilities that badly affected the fairness of the exams.
Recommendations Target Top Officials
The inquiry committee, formed on the orders of Sindh Boards Minister Ismail Rahu, submitted its detailed report on Tuesday. It calls for the immediate suspension of BSEK Chairman Ghulam Hussain Sohoo and Controller of Examinations Ahmed Khan Chutto. The report further recommends criminal proceedings against them through the Anti-Corruption Establishment.
Transitioning to other findings, the document names several agents and individuals, including Manzoor Solangi, Imran Butt, Raja Fayyaz, and Miraj Ali, for allegedly facilitating unauthorised centre changes. It also suggests strict disciplinary action against BSEK Secretary Naveed Gujar and Deputy Controller Imran Butt. The probe stresses that no pressure or recommendations will influence decisions on punishments.
Students faced multiple problems throughout the exams. Many received official letters shifting their centres after they had already appeared in several papers. A Computer Science paper reportedly leaked on social media 20 minutes before the start. Security lapses allowed students to bring daggers into centres, while broken fans, load shedding, and distant centre allocations added to the chaos. Some schools allegedly created illegal “home centres” in violation of rules.
Minister Vows Fair Action
Minister Ismail Rahu assured that authorities will take decisions strictly according to the report’s findings. He promised transparency and zero tolerance for any external influence. The revelations have raised serious questions about the overall credibility of the Karachi board examinations and the need for immediate reforms to restore public trust in the system. Students and parents now demand strong accountability so future exams proceed without such disruptions.
