Students Protest Outside Inter Board Office Demanding Review of Disappointing Exam Results.
- Sindh Assembly Witnesses Heated Debate Over Controversial Intermediate Exam Results
- Chief Minister Sindh Forms Reform Committee to Investigate Intermediate Exam Issues
- Chairman of Inter Board Removed Amid Ongoing Controversy Over Exam Results
- Education Expert Rehan Hyder Calls for Rechecking Matriculation Papers to Ensure Accuracy
- 19,000 Fail in Pre-Medical Exams, Sparking Further Discontent Among Karachi Students
- Pre-Engineering Success Rate Plummets to 29%, Fueling Further Protests in Karachi
The Intermediate Board results in Karachi have once again stirred up controversy, triggering protests from frustrated students. Intermediate Pre-Medical First Year students gathered outside the Inter Board Office, demanding a review of their disappointing results. Many claim they were unfairly marked, with students who scored 80-85% in matriculation receiving less than 50% marks in intermediate and even failing multiple subjects.
Protests and Criticism in Sindh Assembly
The uproar resonated in the Sindh Assembly, where Opposition Leader Ali Khurshidi launched a fierce critique of the Sindh government. In a fiery speech, he alleged a conspiracy against Karachi’s students, leading to a heated debate among assembly members. MQM members attempted to raise urgent questions, but their efforts were thwarted, resulting in paper-tearing and uproar in the session.
Sindh Government Spokesperson Saadia Javed addressed the matter, clarifying that the education boards operate independently of the government. She added that Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has formed a reform committee to investigate the issue and recommend solutions.
Administrative Changes
In the wake of the controversy, Inter Board Chairman Amir Qadri was removed from his position, and Chairman Matriculation Board Sharaf Ali Shah was appointed as his interim replacement.
Expert Insights
We contacted Education Expert and Consultant Rehan Hayder, who emphasized the need for a measured approach. “This issue demands a serious examination, separate from political or linguistic biases,” Rehan stated. He suggested that discrepancies in marking standards and evaluation processes must be addressed transparently.
“It is possible that some students scoring high in matriculation were over-evaluated or that stricter criteria were applied in intermediate exams,” he added. Rehan also criticized schools, stating that students achieving 90% in matriculation often lack the foundational skills to justify such grades. “The focus should be on improving the system rather than blindly demanding higher scores,” he concluded.
Alarming Statistics
The results for Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering highlight significant challenges:
- Pre-Medical: Out of 19,000 students, only 33% passed.
- Pre-Engineering: Of 22,000 students, only 29% succeeded, with 6,000 passing.
Way Forward
The controversy underscores the pressing need for reforms in Karachi’s education system. Transparent evaluation processes, accountability, and quality control are vital to restore students’ confidence in academic assessments. The outcome of the Chief Minister’s reform committee will be closely watched as students and stakeholders demand justice and systemic change.