Fresh reports of widespread cheating have emerged on the second day of the annual matriculation (9th & 10th class) examinations across Sindh, with shocking violations reported in Karachi, Jacobabad, Nawabshah, and Larkana.
In a major security lapse, Karachi’s 9th-class computer science paper was leaked just 10 minutes before the exam, circulating freely on WhatsApp groups. Despite strict bans on mobile phones in exam halls, students brazenly used smartphones to access answers, exposing the local administration’s failure to curb malpractice.
Larkana faced similar chaos as the English paper was leaked, with students openly cheating using mobile phones and modern tech. Meanwhile, in Jacobabad, over 22,000 exam centers were set up for 11,000 students, yet unauthorized individuals freely entered exam halls despite Section 144 restrictions.
In Nawabshah, the 10th-class chemistry and general science papers were sold for Rs 500 each on WhatsApp, with students again exploiting phones inside exam centers. Shockingly, education department raiding teams were absent, while outsiders roamed freely around exam venues in Shaheed Benazirabad.
This repeat of last year’s cheating scandals raises serious questions about Sindh’s examination system, with authorities failing to enforce even basic anti-cheating measures. Parents and students demand immediate action, but so far, no accountability has been taken for the rampant leaks and misconduct.
Will the government step in before the credibility of Sindh’s exams is completely destroyed? Stay tuned for updates.