A fact-finding committee formed by the Sindh Assembly has completed its investigation into the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) XI exam results. The report exposes major flaws in assessment, record-keeping, and mark sheets. Based on these findings, the committee has suggested that Intermediate students get grace marks.
Sindh Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah, who heads the committee, said the board treated students unfairly. He claimed that Karachi’s education boards, both matric and intermediate boards, have been involved in malpractice for the past eight years. He stressed that this must stop immediately.
Speaking to journalists at the Sindh Assembly, Shah shared details of the inquiry, which was led by Dr Sarosh Lodhi, Vice-Chancellor of NED University. He said the investigation found serious mismanagement in the board’s operations. “The committee has the power to hold those responsible accountable. We will take action according to the rules,” he added.
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He reassured students that they would not suffer due to the board’s negligence. After discussions, the committee proposed Intermediate students to get grace marks—15% in Physics, 20% in Chemistry and 15% in Mathematics. Shah also highlighted the urgent need for reforms in the education board system.
He stressed the importance of creating a centralised system to oversee board operations. Expressing concern, he said the Karachi Intermediate Board had turned into a mafia, manipulating results and harming students’ futures. Compared to other education boards, Karachi’s results were significantly worse, with Intermediate students getting grace marks due to the board’s negligence, affecting its credibility.
Shah assured that all committee recommendations would be presented to the Chief Minister. He vowed to bring reforms that would ensure transparency and fairness in the education system.