Sindh’s Minister for Universities and Boards, Ismail Rahoo, has announced that the province will formally adopt an e-marking system to ensure transparent and efficient examinations, saying the move will significantly reduce delays in the preparation of results.
Speaking at a meeting of the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), Rahoo said several boards had already begun e-marking for selected papers, and the province would now move toward full implementation. He added that all stages from question paper development to marking will be digitised, ensuring a modern and standardised workflow across examination boards.
Rahoo said 70,000 to 80,000 teacher appointments have been completed, and the government is working on measures to bring out-of-school children back into classrooms. He stressed that the future of education in Sindh depends on adopting technology and strengthening administrative systems.
Commenting on the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), the minister said the matter has been referred to the Law Department. He assured that all stakeholders, including donors and the University of Karachi, would be taken into confidence to ensure the institution’s stability and continuity.
Rahoo emphasised that the Sindh government would not take any step against the interests of the University of Karachi. He noted that once the Law Department finalises its recommendations, all stakeholders will be informed accordingly.
He further revealed that the provincial government is also considering a timeline for introducing digital attendance tracking for teachers to curb absenteeism a move that may be piloted in selected districts next year.
The minister added that Sindh is exploring partnerships with international assessment bodies to train local examiners in advanced evaluation techniques, aiming to raise the overall quality of examinations in the province.
News Published in Express Tribune on December 5th, 2025