The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has issued notices to students as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged result tampering at the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK).
According to officials, the notices were delivered through educational institutions, instructing students to appear before the ACE West office for questioning.
However, the move sparked outrage among parents after several students, including female candidates, were asked to appear around midnight. Concerned families questioned how their daughters could be sent to the Anti-Corruption office at such a late hour.
The inquiry has been underway for over 18 months and focuses on alleged alterations in the 2022 intermediate examination results. Despite the prolonged process, ACE issues have yet to bring senior board officials to justice. While cases were registered earlier against two former chairmen and two examination controllers, no conclusive evidence has been presented so far.
For the first time, students themselves are being summoned for direct questioning. Many of them have already cleared entrance exams like MDCAT and NED and are now pursuing graduate studies.
In January 2025, the newly appointed interim chairman of BIEK, Syed Sharaf Ali Shah, formed an inquiry committee after consultations with the Secretary of the Universities and Boards Department. The committee was assigned to review disputed results, ensure transparency, and resolve complaints within a month.
At that time, Shah emphasized that “students are the future” and assured that their concerns would be addressed with impartiality. He also encouraged students and parents to submit grievances directly to the board for redressal.
The latest step, however, has raised fresh concerns, as ACE issues continue to create uncertainty among families who fear their children’s academic records could be unfairly affected.
