Mohammad Shabbir Qureshi, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) parliamentary party leader in the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, has submitted a resolution under Rule 124 of the rules of procedure of the PA, expressing grave concern over the allegations of organised corruption, bribery and manipulation of matriculation examination results.
According to the resolution, reports suggest that an organised agent network had become active ahead of the announcement of the Board of Secondary Education Karachi’s (BSEK) matric exam results, allegedly demanding Rs12,000 per paper from students in exchange for passing marks.
The resolution describes the allegations as highly alarming, and calls for their immediate investigation. It states that if the allegations are proven true, they would not only constitute a serious injustice to thousands of students and their parents but would also undermine the transparency, credibility and merit of the exam system.
The resolution urges the provincial government to order an immediate, transparent and independent inquiry into the matter, identify those involved in the alleged network and initiate legal proceedings against all those who are responsible.
Qureshi called on the government to direct law-enforcement and anti-corruption authorities to investigate the allegations without delay, ensure that matric exam results are compiled and announced strictly on merit, prevent any unlawful interference in the exam process, and present the inquiry’s findings to the PA.
He also stressed the need for institutional reforms to strengthen transparency and accountability in the education system. “The future of students can’t be compromised under any circumstances.”
He said that corruption in the education sector must be eliminated, and merit must be protected to restore public confidence in the exam system and safeguard the interests of hard-working students.
