Private Schools Federation Rejects Balochistan Board Exam Results, Demands Judicial Inquiry

Quetta, Pakistan:The All Pakistan Private Schools Federation (APPSF) has strongly condemned the annual matriculation exam results, calling them a product of corruption and manipulation. The federation claims that the results, which are based on “pieces of paper bought for large sums,” are unjust and do not reflect the true capabilities of the students. In a press release, the federation demanded a thorough judicial inquiry into the entire process, including an examination of all previous records held by the Balochistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BBISE).

According to the APPSF, private educational institutions have been kept out of any involvement in the board’s activities, with the board only focusing on extracting hefty sums from private schools. The federation’s leadership, including its President Nazar Barych, Senior Vice President Haji Saleem Nasir, Chief Patron Malik Rasheed Kakr, General Secretary Hazrat Ali Kausar, Executive Committee Patron Malik Jafar Khan Kakr, Finance Secretary Qari Zubair Rehman, and Information Secretary Jilani Al-Badri, pointed out several instances of malpractice.

The federation criticized the BBISE for manipulating the exam system, claiming that positions and grades were awarded based on corruption and favoritism rather than merit. “Hardworking students’ rights have been stolen due to the glow of money, and the system has been rigged,” they stated.

Moreover, the APPSF alleged that during exams, the examination centers were auctioned, and exam staff were bribed to facilitate cheating. They further claimed that certain examiners have been repeatedly assigned to exam centers for the past 15 to 20 years, without ever teaching a class. The federation also raised concerns about how clerks in the board office have become multi-millionaire property owners and drive luxury vehicles, suggesting that such wealth accumulation is a clear sign of corruption.

In the press release, the federation also alluded to the former chairman of the board, questioning how he allegedly purchased the chairman’s position. They urged the Chief Justice of the High Court to take immediate action, investigate all past exams, papers, and results, and hold accountable those responsible for exploiting the poor and deserving students of the province.

This call for accountability comes as growing concerns about transparency and fairness in the provincial education system continue to mount.