PESHAWAR (Rani Andaleeb): The ongoing matriculation examinations under the Peshawar Board are facing a new wave of controversy due to the frequent leakage of question papers. On Tuesday, the Biology paper allegedly went viral on social media while the examination was still in progress, with solved Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) being widely shared among students and private groups.
This incident follows a troubling trend, as earlier this week, the Islamic Studies and Urdu papers were also leaked ahead of their scheduled times. These repeated breaches have sparked significant criticism of the Education Board for its apparent inability to maintain examination integrity and protect the confidentiality of the papers.
In response to the allegations, the Chairman of the Peshawar Board announced that an investigation is currently underway to determine the source and timing of the leak. The Board has already suspended 17 teachers and supervisory staff due to previous irregularities. The Chairman suggested that a potential loophole in the current system may be exacerbating the issue: some students are allowed to leave the examination hall after submitting their papers during “half-time,” which could facilitate the rapid digital dissemination of exam content.
