PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is actively working to improve the education system, with a strong focus on maintaining transparency and curbing cheating practices during the ongoing Intermediate examinations.

Following reforms introduced after the matriculation exams, authorities are now ensuring that students receive adequate facilities while preventing exploitation through academic dishonesty. Officials emphasize that a fair examination system strengthens the entire educational structure and fosters a culture of merit.

Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, during visits to various examination centers in Peshawar alongside Commissioner Peshawar Division and Chairman Peshawar Board Riaz Khan Mehsud, assessed the implementation of measures to support students and prevent cheating.

Speaking to the media, the Chief Secretary stated that concrete steps have been taken to detect flaws in the system, ensuring that capable and hardworking students are not marginalized. Instructions were issued to utilize all available resources to improve exam conditions. He added that a performance-based reward and accountability mechanism is now in place — good performance will be recognized, while negligence will face strict consequences.