DLP Report
\nPESHAWAR
\nKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Education, Faisal Khan Tarakai, paid a visit to Government Higher Secondary School Cantt No. 1 in Peshawar Saddar on Monday to inspect the ongoing arrangements for the matriculation examinations. During his visit, he reviewed the examination halls and spoke to media representatives regarding the province-wide exam preparations.
\nSpeaking to the media, the Minister said that comprehensive arrangements have been made across the province for the smooth conduct of matriculation examinations. \u201cCCTV cameras have been installed in all examination halls, connected directly to the control rooms of the respective education boards,\u201d he stated.
\nHe further said that the Education Monitoring Authority, in coordination with district administration and education officials, is closely monitoring the examination system. To ensure transparency, examination halls of private schools have also been shifted to government facilities.
\nSection 144 has been enforced in the vicinity of exam centers to maintain order, and students are being provided with proper furniture, clean drinking water, electricity, and all necessary facilities, he added.
\nThe Minister emphasized that all chairpersons, secretaries, and controllers of the education boards, along with other staff, have been appointed strictly on merit before the commencement of exams.
\nHe warned that any examination staff found involved in paper leakage, facilitating cheating, or any other malpractice will face strict action under the Efficiency and Discipline (E&D) Rules, including permanent disqualification from exam duties and other severe penalties.
\nFaisal Khan Tarakai reiterated the provincial government\u2019s commitment to uphold merit and transparency in the education sector, in line with the vision of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. \u201cWe want hardworking students to get what they rightfully deserve,\u201d he said.
\nHe also urged the media to play its role in highlighting issues related to examinations, promising swift and appropriate action on any reported problems.
\nResponding to a question, the Minister said that ever since Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf came into power in the province, education has remained a top priority. \u201cRevolutionary changes have been brought into the education system of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,\u201d he claimed, adding that in last year\u2019s matric exams, students from 19 government schools secured top positions.
\nHe also noted that government school students, including those enrolled in the double shift program, performed exceptionally well in the ETEA and MDCAT exams.
\nThe Education Minister further said that information desks have been established at both the Directorate of Education and the Secretariat level. \u201cHotlines, WhatsApp numbers, and other contact facilities have been made available to ensure swift resolution of any issues raised,\u201d he said.
\nFaisal Khan Tarakai concluded by saying that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa currently leads all other provinces in terms of examination system reforms, provision of school facilities, teacher training, and student performance\u2014and further improvement measures are actively underway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DLP Report PESHAWAR Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Education, Faisal Khan Tarakai, paid a visit to Government Higher Secondary School Cantt No. 1 in Peshawar Saddar on Monday to inspect the ongoing arrangements for the matriculation examinations. During his visit, he reviewed the examination halls and spoke to media representatives regarding the province-wide exam preparations. Speaking […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":394753,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-471293","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n