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Poor inter exam results raise concerns over declining performance

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  • 80% of candidates fail in Arts (regular), 72% in private. 
  • Only 36.5% of candidates successful in Pre-Medical.
  • Situation compounded by the absence of key officials.

The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) announced the results of the first-year (Part-I) examination in which a major number of students failed, raising concerns regarding their declining performance, The News reported Wednesday. 

According to the statistics, 80% of the candidates failed in Arts (regular), 72% failed in Arts (private) and 63% failed in Commerce (private) groups.

Earlier in the results released last week, only 36.5% of candidates were successful in Pre-Medical, 34.79% in Pre-Engineering and 38.69% in Computer Science groups.

This trend is alarming, particularly as most students who passed their matriculation exams with lower marks now face potential challenges in securing admissions to professional universities and colleges, given that admissions are typically based on Inter Part-I marks.

The situation is compounded by the absence of key officials, including the chairman, controller, and secretary, in the BIEK. The interim leadership structure lacks stability, with the Karachi commissioner holding the post of chairman but being notably absent from the board.

The commissioner has rarely visited the board since assuming the charge, overseeing operations remotely. Furthermore, the deputy controller, appointed by the commissioner, assumes the role of the controlling authority in the absence of a dedicated controller.

The positions of secretary and controller are held by individuals who were formerly employed as clerks on the board, raising concerns about their qualifications for these crucial roles.

It is important to note that the search committee, headed by Prof Dr Tariq Rafi, who is also the chairman of the Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC), recommended Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar to appoint Dr Muhammad Memon and Muhammad Hussain Syed for the recruitment of chairman, secretaries, examination supervisors and audit officers in the provincial education boards.

However, this summary was rejected, and instead, two bureaucrats — Anwar Haider and Mukhtiar Soomro — were appointed. Both individuals lack relevant experience in education boards, unlike the candidates proposed by the SHEC. Syed has previously served as the secretary of boards and universities, while Memon has held the position of Hyderabad board chairman.

Sources reveal that the recruitment process for officers in education boards is under the control of Health Secretary Mansoor Abbas, who is said to be close to the caretaker CM. This deviation from the search committee or the secretary of boards and university recommendations raises questions about the transparency and merit-based selection of officials responsible for crucial roles in education boards.

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Honours From The Families Of The Martyrs: September 1965’s Heroes Are Recalled

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Pakistan marks the anniversary of the day the Pakistani Army defeated an enemy attack and won a major victory on September 6. On this day of defence, the families of the war martyrs from 1965 offered their opinions:

The soldiers’ actions in demolishing enemy tanks with explosives and their bravery in the dark were commended by Shaheed Sepoy Muhammad Haleem’s brother. He gave the 1965 martyrs his respects.

The significance of Defence Day is remembered for the martyrs, as stressed by Shaheed Sepoy Shahid Ahmed’s uncle. The brother of Shaheed Sepoy Aftab Hussain offered gratitude to everyone who has given their life in defence of the nation.

In addition to emphasising the value of encouraging rather than criticising the troops, Shaheed Sepoy Wazir Ahmed’s brother praised the soldiers for foiling the enemy’s schemes.

Javed Ahmed, Shaheed Lance Naik’s cousin, emphasised September 6th’s significance as a day of victory.

In addition to expressing support for the Pakistani Army today, the brother of Shaheed Havaldar Shafiq reiterated their dedication to remembering the dead of September 6, 1965.

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The Finance Minister has pledged to attract foreign investments by creating an environment that is friendly to business.

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In a recent statement, Pakistan’s Minister of Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed the country’s unwavering dedication to luring international investments by preserving an atmosphere that is commercially encouraging.

A group of international investors, led by Amin Mohammad Khowaja, the Chief Executive Officer of J.P. Morgan Pakistan, had visited him in Islamabad. He was speaking with them.

Muhammad Aurangzeb also provided further information regarding the ambitious structural reforms program of the government. This agenda aims to strengthen the general macroeconomic stability by widening the tax base, rightsizing the public sector, promoting privatization, and reforming the energy sector.

The Minister of Finance emphasized the great achievements that Pakistan has made in strengthening its macroeconomic indicators, such as the increase in exports by 14 percent, the decrease in inflation to 9.6 percent, which is the lowest level in 34 months, and an overall decrease in the current account deficit among Pakistan’s economic indicators.

It was also brought to his attention that Pakistan’s sovereign credit ratings had improved, which is indicative of a stable and encouraging economic future. According to him, the rigorous fiscal discipline, inflation management, and favorable balance of payments that the country has are the pillars upon which the country’s economic prosperity.

In addition to expressing confidence regarding the potential for larger investment flows into Pakistan, the delegation praised the efforts that the government has made to establish an atmosphere that is conducive to business.

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Journalists require training. Media professionals who have received training can serve as ambassadors. Tarar

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According to Information Minister Atta Ullah Tarar, journalists must possess sufficient skills in order to serve as ambassadors for the country, particularly in the digital realm, to foster unity among people. This is a pressing requirement at present.

During an event in Islamabad focused on journalist training, Atta Ullah Tarrar, the Minister responsible for combating misinformation, stated his official role.

The Information Minister emphasized the indispensability of technology for achieving prosperity, and in line with this, the Government has implemented Pakistan’s inaugural digital land registry system.

Tarar stated that we have the privilege of initiating Pakistan’s inaugural safe city project.

Regarding verification and authentication, the Information Minister lamented the lack of a method to validate information.

According to the Information Minister, terrorist organizations are utilizing social media platforms. Additionally, the minister highlighted that the country’s economy is delicate, and the dissemination of a single false news item might result in significant economic losses for the nation.

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