The Sindh government introduced an e-marking system on Thursday to reduce errors in the checking students’ examination papers.
Provincial Minister for Universities and Boards Ismail Rahoo inaugurated the system during the 183rd two-day meeting held in collaboration with the Inter-Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) and the Sindh Boards Committee of Chairmen (SBCC).
“We want to establish an examination system in Sindh’s education boards that is not only compatible with modern requirements but also transparent, reliable and fully digital,” Rahoo said while addressing the meeting.
The minister said that promoting e-marking and digitization in the province is the Sindh government’s priority. Rahoo confirmed that digitization will help to provide quality education to every child in Sindh.
“We are taking all possible steps to make examination results transparent, to control issues such as paper leaks and to eliminate plagiarism,” the minister said. “Improving the examination system is our collective responsibility, and it is encouraging that all boards are united in this regard.”
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The Punjab government announced on Thursday that all schools across the province will close for winter holidays starting December 22, reopening on January 10, according to Minister of Education Punjab Rana Sikandar Hayat. An official notification has also been issued in this regard by government of Punjab.
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Punjab Education Minister stated that the closure applies to both public and private educational institutions. He emphasized that the break aims to provide students and staff with rest during the colder months while ensuring continuity of learning through other academic programs.
