Karachi’s matric exam cheating scandal deepened on Wednesday after board officials uncovered a fake examination centre in Korangi and a paid cheating operation in PECHS during the ongoing matriculation exams. The discoveries came during inspections led by the Controller of Examinations and a high-powered vigilance committee headed by the Chairman of the Karachi Matric Board.
Controller of Examinations Ahmed Khan Chhutto inspected a site in Korangi Town No. 6 and found that a fraudulent centre had been set up using a fake board letterhead. He saw students taking exams together in an unauthorised setting and immediately suspended the centre superintendent.
In a separate raid, Chairman Ghulam Muhammad Sohoo visited Government Secondary School No. 1 in PECHS. During the inspection, officials found that students were being allowed to cheat in exchange for money.
Karachi Matric Exam Cheating Crackdown Expands
Following the PECHS raid, the board suspended centre superintendent Amir Khursheedy on the spot and appointed Abdul Haye as the new superintendent.
The latest action was added to an already growing list of disciplinary measures. Since the matriculation examinations began, authorities have suspended four centre superintendents over negligence and malpractice.
The wider scandal has also drawn attention to earlier allegations of cheating, paper leaks, and bribery, all of which have raised fresh concerns about the credibility of Karachi’s examination system.
Earlier, authorities registered a case against Muhammad Hanif, the person in charge of an examination centre, for allegedly charging Rs5,000 per student to facilitate cheating.
Officials said the incident took place at Grace Academy of Learning Secondary School in Quaidabad, where an organised cheating network had allegedly been operating. Students and parents paid bribes to allow cheating during exams.
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A viral video on social media reportedly showed Hanif demanding money. Officials also said a diary containing records of payments collected from students and schools had emerged as evidence.
Board And Sindh Government Take Action
After public outrage, Karachi Matriculation Board Chairman Ghulam Hussain blacklisted Grace Academy of Learning Secondary School and National Grammar School in Shadman Town, Malir.
Officials also suspended the superintendents of both centres and formed a five-member inquiry committee to investigate the case. Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards Muhammad Ismail Rahu took notice of the matter and removed National Grammar School from the list of exam centres.
Authorities then set up a new examination centre at Government Boys Secondary School, Khuldabad, to replace the institution that had been removed. They also warned that there would be no compromise on transparency and that those involved would face strict legal action.
