The Sindh government has launched a high-level investigation into serious allegations of corruption and irregularities at the Board of Secondary Education Karachi, particularly concerning the questionable change of examination centers.
A fact-finding inquiry committee was formed today on the directive of the Provincial Minister for Universities and Boards, Muhammad Ismail Rahu. According to a spokesperson, the panel has been tasked with completing its inquiry within a period of 15 days and submitting a comprehensive report to the provincial minister.
The investigation will be headed by the Special Secretary of the Universities and Boards Department, who will serve as the committee’s convener. The panel also includes the Chairman of the Technical Board and the Additional Secretary (Boards) as members.
The committee’s TORs include a thorough examination of the reasons behind changing examination centers before or during the exams. It will scrutinize whether financial interests, nepotism, or any illegal influence played a role in these decisions.
Furthermore, the inquiry will also probe claims of irregularities in the allocation of examination centers, illegal facilitation, and abuse of authority.
Universities Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahu confirmed that the committee has been assigned the task of identifying all officers and employees involved in any wrongdoing. He warned that strict disciplinary action would be taken against any individual found guilty in the investigation.