Another paper of matric has been leaked online as 9th, 10th exams of Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar are underway.
As per details, the Urdu paper for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams was allegedly leaked in Peshawar.
According to a report on Thursday, the Urdu paper was found circulating outside examination centres during the exam, raising serious concerns about the board’s measures to stop such incidents.
A monitoring report on ongoing matric exams across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa further exposed widespread irregularities. Inspections at 614 centres revealed suspicious activity in 37.46 per cent of locations, indicating that more than one in three centres showed signs of violations or unusual conduct.
Region-wise, 6.51 per cent of irregularities were reported in Peshawar, 6.35 per cent in Abbottabad, 5.37 per cent in Kohat, and 5.05 per cent each in Bannu and Malakand. Unauthorised individuals were found present at 12.54 per cent of centres, while 9.12 per cent lacked proper identification checks for prohibited items, complicating monitoring efforts.
In a separate incident, a solved Islamiat paper for Class 9 was reportedly being sold openly near the BISE Peshawar office at the exact time the exam began. Sources said the paper was available at a nearby photocopy shop for Rs250, making it easily accessible to students.
Matric exams kick off from today
The 9th and 10th annual examinations started throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, according to education authorities.
There are 917, 532 students taking exams under eight educational boards throughout the province, and 3,396 examination centres have been set up across the province.
Officials have established 1,808 examination halls for male students, with 1,133 halls assigned to female candidates.
Authorities have deployed 23,708 personnel to ensure the smooth and transparent conduct of the examinations. CCTV cameras have also been installed at examination centres for monitoring.
The administration of the board has also claimed that Section 144 has been imposed surrounding the examination halls to maintain law and order and to stop any untoward incidents.
Timetable issued for government schools
In a separate development, a new timetable was issued for government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the notification, primary schools will start at 7:30 am, while closing time will be 1:35 pm.
Morning assembly will now include moral training, student speeches on different topics, and practical activities. These have been made mandatory.
Students will receive moral education three days a week through speeches, and three days through skits.
School heads have been directed to organise a weekly “Bazm-e-Adab” on the last working day.
After the literary session, the last three periods will be used for staff meetings and completion of registers.
In case of teacher shortages or long leave, headteachers and subject specialists will take classes.
All District Education Officers have been instructed to ensure strict implementation of the timetable in schools.
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