A three-hour-long meeting was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Universities and Educational Boards, Muhammad Ismail Rahoo. The session brought together the Department of Universities and the chairpersons of all educational boards. Attendees included Secretary of Universities Muhammad Abbas Baloch, Chairman of the Intermediate Board Faqeer Muhammad Lakho, along with other board chairpersons and relevant officials. The meeting featured a detailed briefing on the performance of the universities department, reforms in educational boards, and the implementation of an e-marking system for examination papers.
It was shared that several boards in Sindh have begun pilot testing the e-marking system for papers. Meanwhile, the Nawabshah and Sukkur educational boards have fully transitioned their examinations to an e-papering and automation system. Chairman of the Karachi Intermediate Board, Faqeer Muhammad Lakho, informed the meeting that the Islamabad Federal Board is providing Karachi Board with free software, training, and IT systems. Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, and Mirpurkhas boards have each conducted one paper under the e-marking system, while Larkana Board has held 9th and 11th grade exams using e-marking.
Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahoo stated that the implementation of e-marking will enhance transparency and modernization in Sindh’s examination system. Due to the ongoing electricity crisis, it has been decided to gradually shift the Larkana and Karachi Matric Boards to solar energy to ensure uninterrupted examination and office operations. The provincial minister directed that an effective system be developed for the prompt resolution of student issues, and that all boards release results by the end of this month. He further emphasized that all educational boards should be swiftly transitioned to e-marking and automation systems. A formal promotion system has been established within the Department of Universities and Boards to ensure timely rights for employees, alongside legal and policy reforms.
He added that the department’s data-including universities, vice chancellors, employees, and students-has been made available online. The provincial minister affirmed that strict measures are being taken to eliminate the culture of cheating in the province, and that a transparent examination system is the top priority of the provincial government. He concluded by saying that the implementation of e-paper marking will significantly reduce government expenses, minimize paper usage, and contribute to environmental improvement.