The Sindh government has launched an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the results of the Hyderabad Education Board. Minister for Universities Muhammad Ismail Rahoo suspended Aijaz Ali Kaka, Deputy Controller of the Top Secret Branch, according to reports from Karachi.
The minister also set up a three-member committee to examine the alleged changing of Intermediate Part-II results. The Secretary for Universities issued the official order after the minister approved it.
Committee members and scope of the probe
A spokesman for the minister said Professor Dr. Arbela Bhutto will head the inquiry committee, with Additional Secretary Ameer Fazal Owaisi and Dr. Nasar Ullah Peerzada as members. The Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering group results will be reviewed in detail, the spokesman said.
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The minister added that records of position holders, the top 10 candidates, and A-one and A-grade students will be thoroughly checked. The committee will also look into alleged irregularities at every stage of result preparation, tabulation and announcement.
Suspended officer ordered to cooperate
Until the inquiry is complete, Kaka has been directed to cooperate fully with relevant officials and the committee. The probe committee must present its findings and recommendations to Minister Rahoo within 30 days.
