A major crackdown has exposed serious irregularities during ongoing exams as Karachi Matric cheating cases surfaced across multiple centers in the city. The action included the discovery of a fake examination center in Korangi and a separate paid cheating network operating inside a government school in PECHS.
Officials from the Karachi Matriculation Board carried out surprise inspections after reports of misconduct and irregular exam practices during the matriculation season in Karachi. The raids led to immediate suspensions of officials and the removal of unauthorized arrangements.
The developments have raised fresh concerns about the transparency of the examination system and the growing scale of organized cheating networks targeting students.
Fake exam center uncovered in Korangi
During a routine inspection, the Controller of Examinations discovered a completely unauthorized exam setup in Korangi Town No. 6. Investigators found that a fake examination center had been established using forged documents that appeared to carry official board letterheads.
Students were reportedly sitting exams in a group and an unregulated environment without proper supervision or authorization.
Officials immediately shut down the center and suspended the superintendent responsible for managing the site. The board also initiated further action to trace how the fake documentation was produced and who facilitated the illegal setup.
Authorities said such incidents damage the credibility of the entire education system and directly impact students appearing in fair examinations.
Paid cheating network exposed in PECHS school
In a separate raid, the Chairman of the Karachi Matriculation Board conducted a surprise inspection at Government Secondary School No. 1 in PECHS. The team uncovered a disturbing practice where students were allegedly allowed to cheat in exchange for money.
Officials stated that the cheating was not random but part of a structured arrangement involving payment-based facilitation. The school superintendent was suspended on the spot, and a new administrator was appointed immediately to restore control of the center.
The board confirmed that at least four center superintendents have been suspended since the start of the examinations due to negligence and misconduct.
Wider cheating allegations and investigations
The crackdown is part of a broader investigation into Karachi Matric cheating, which has been under scrutiny for several weeks. Earlier incidents included allegations of paper leaks, bribery, and organized cheating operations in different parts of the city.
In one major case, authorities registered a complaint against an examination center in charge, accused of charging students per paper to help them cheat. Reports suggested that payments of around Rs5,000 per student per exam were collected.
A viral video and written records of transactions further strengthened the allegations, prompting swift administrative action.
Following these developments, authorities blacklisted several institutions, including Grace Academy of Learning Secondary School and another private school in Malir. Both centers were removed from the list of approved examination venues.
Government response and inquiry measures
Sindh’s education authorities also stepped in after the incidents surfaced. The matter was taken up at the ministerial level by Muhammad Ismail Rahu, who directed strict action against those involved.
Officials have formed a five-member inquiry committee to investigate the scale of irregularities and identify any systemic failures. The committee has been tasked with submitting findings within a short deadline.
Authorities have also reaffirmed that no compromise will be made on examination transparency. Strict legal action is expected against individuals found to be involved in cheating networks or misuse of authority.
Students and parents demand accountability.
The repeated exposure of cheating practices has triggered concern among parents and education stakeholders. Many argue that such incidents undermine merit and damage trust in public examinations.
Education experts say the issue is not only about isolated incidents but also about weak monitoring systems that allow malpractice to grow unchecked. Authorities face pressure to strengthen surveillance and enforcement to restore trust in matric exams.
