Reviews of former controllers were sent with a show cause notice regarding irregularities including delays and late issuance of admit cards
KARACHI:
The Sindh government on Friday warned that students suspected of cheating in matriculation and intermediate exams would not be shown in future board exams, as authorities intensified measures to ensure transparency in the exam system.
In a joint statement issued through the Sindh Information Department on They added that examination staff found guilty of professional misconduct would be immediately dismissed.
Ministers said students caught in possession of mobile phones or cheating material would be immediately removed from exam centers and their papers cancelled. These candidates would also be disqualified from the ongoing exams and barred from future board exams.
The warning comes amid increased scrutiny of matric exams in Sindh, where issues such as delayed exams, late issuance of admit cards and administrative mismanagement have already led to official investigations and reports.
وزیرِ تعلیم سندھ سید سردار علی شاہ اور وزیرِ جامعات و بورڈز سندھ محمد اسماعیل راہو نے اپنے مشترکہ بیان میں کہا ہے کہ میٹرک اور انٹرمیڈیٹ کے امتحانات میں نقل کی کسی بھی صورت کو ہرگز برداشت نہیں کیا جائے گا، اور اس میں ملوث طلبہ و امتحانی عملے کے خلاف سخت کارروائی عمل میں لائی جائے… pic.twitter.com/A6ZqDJ7Eoo
– Sindh Information Department (@sindhinfodepart) April 17, 2026
Separately, Rahu on Friday made a surprise visit to an examination center of SR Academy in Shah Faisal Colony, where he found irregularities. He ordered immediate action and directed the Chairman of the Matric Council to cancel the examination centers forthwith, citing violations of examination rules.
Rahu alleged that exam staff facilitated cheating by allowing students from other schools to solve their papers during the process. He also noted that the number of students at the center exceeded the approved capacity, calling it a serious violation.
He ordered strict action against board officials allegedly involved in the transfer and management of examination centers, and ordered cancellation of centers at SR Government Secondary School, Shah Faisal Colony, and SR Government School and College, Saudabad, Malir.
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Reiterating the government’s position, he said the province was pursuing a zero-tolerance policy against cheating and had already issued strict instructions to all board chairmen. He added that deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners and other district officials had been directed to make surprise visits to ensure transparency in the exams.
Meanwhile, the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has issued a show cause notice to its former Acting Controller of Examinations Muhammad Ziaul Haq over allegations of misconduct, inefficiency, corruption and dereliction of duty.
According to the notice, the official was accused of undermining the integrity of the examination system ahead of the SSC Part I 2026 annual exams, citing gross negligence, abuse of power and procedural violations.
The Sindh government had earlier sought information on delays in examinations and failure to issue admit cards on time. The matter was further aggravated by changes in examination centers and administrative failures.
On April 13, the provincial government again ordered the Matric Board to submit a comprehensive report on the issue.
The notice further alleged violations of SOPs and procedural rules, saying exam centers were allotted in a “non-transparent and arbitrary” manner. He also claimed involvement in manipulating center allocations, engaging unauthorized middlemen and accepting bribes in exchange for favorable postings.
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Serious allegations of breach of official secrecy were also included, indicating that confidential examination information was allegedly leaked and misused.
The official is also accused of insubordination, breach of duty and absence from duty without authorization since March 17, during a critical phase of preparation for the exams.
The notice also noted attempts to disrupt the exam portal in collaboration with IT officials, thereby contributing to operational disruptions and postponement of exams scheduled earlier.
He further said that due to administrative deficiencies, the exams scheduled for April 7 were postponed to April 10, attributing the delay to alleged lapses in execution and monitoring.
The data controller has been asked to submit a written explanation within seven days, with authorities warning that failure to respond could result in ex parte proceedings.
