The annual Matriculation examinations conducted by the Karachi Board have once again fallen victim to rampant malpractices.
Despite promises of stringent measures, the cheating mafia appears to have tightened its grip, leaving the integrity of the examinations in jeopardy.
Reports from the Matriculation Board spokesperson confirm that on Saturday alone, a staggering 50 candidates were apprehended in the act of copying, casting a shadow of doubt over the integrity of the examination process.
Adding fuel to the fire, in the Malir region, an additional 6 candidates were discovered attempting to subvert the system by taking the place of the original candidates, further underscoring the deep-rooted nature of the malpractice epidemic.
Moreover, a troubling trend of utilizing mobile phones for unfair means emerged, with 36 candidates caught red-handed in possession of these devices. Additionally, 8 candidates were found with unauthorized materials, painting a grim picture of the lengths some would go to achieve academic success through deceit.
This latest scandal comes on the heels of earlier incidents wherein examination papers, including the Physics paper from the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK), were leaked online merely hours before the exams, raising serious questions about the efficacy of the examination security measures.
