PESHAWAR: Provincial Education Minister Faisal Khan Tarakai has lauded the positive reforms implemented in the examination system across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stating that arrangements for the upcoming FA/FSc examinations, starting May 7th, are complete. He chaired an online meeting with the heads of all educational boards in the province.
“We have brought positive reforms to the examination system. Students from public and private schools are taking exams in the same halls,” Tarakai stated. He highlighted key measures including the appointment of invigilation staff through lottery, installation of CCTV cameras linked to respective boards in all centers, imposition of Section 144 around exam halls, and collaboration with all stakeholders to eliminate cheating.
The Minister termed this year’s Matriculation exams as exemplary in terms of transparency and merit. “All arrangements for the FA/FSc exams starting May 7th are complete. Invigilation staff have been assigned duties via lottery and have also received training,” he confirmed.
Secretary Education Masood Ahmed, Special Secretary Qaiser Alam, and all board chairpersons participated in the online meeting.
Minister Tarakai directed the board heads to assign examination centers to students in nearby areas. He instructed that Resident Inspectors must ensure discipline inside the exam hall and outside the school premises, preventing unauthorized persons from being present. He called upon District Education Officers (DEOs), district administration, and monitoring authority officials to play a positive role in conducting and monitoring the exams.
He emphasized strict action under E&D rules against anyone involved in paper leaks or other malpractices. “Details of actions taken during the Matric exams should be provided board-wise, and daily reports on the upcoming FA/FSc exams must be submitted by each board,” he mandated. He also directed the district administration to take action against the use of pocket guides (cheat sheets) and instructed monitoring officers, including district administration, to refrain from carrying gunmen, weapons, or taking pictures inside exam halls.
Addressing the examination staff, Tarakai urged them to build students’ confidence, respect their rights, and treat them with kindness to enable them to perform their best. He also encouraged boards to learn from each other’s experiences and implement best practices.
DEOs were instructed to maintain coordination with their respective boards and assist in the deployment of invigilation staff. The minister concluded by stressing the need to train personnel involved in the marking process to ensure students receive their due marks based on merit.
