In open letter, CM calls upon parents to help curb cheating culture

Murad reiterates that cheating in exams will not be tolerated or excused

KARACHI: Two days ahead of the start of the first phase of Board of Secondary Education, Karachi, (BSEK) examinations, the chief minister of Sindh wrote an open letter addressed to parents of school-going children to call upon them to play their part in curbing the cheating culture.

CM Murad Ali Shah wrote that the exams are an important step in shaping the academic lives and future of our students.

As many as 54 cases of cheating were registered by BSEK's vigilance teams during the first week of examinations last year.



“It has come to my attention that many students have been resorting to cheating, which is putting their future at risk,” said the CM in the letter. He added that he has issued necessary directives and the administration is ready to tackle the issue.

“Today, I would like to call upon all students and parents to also play an integral part in eliminating this menace,” he said. “I understand that parents are concerned about their children receiving good and fair marks. However, this cannot, at any time, justify an evil such as cheating and it will not be tolerated or excused at any cost.” He added that the menace will not only hinder the development of our education sector but will also have a negative effect on the future of our coming generations.



In the letter, Murad announced that the administration will effectively combat this menace by taking stringent steps against cheating. “Teachers will be taking corrective measures to stop cheating and all those found involved shall be dealt with harshly, [with] penalties imposed on all, including invigilators and staff members,” he added.

He further urged upon the parents to come together to save the future of our country from this menace. “The success of our nation must be the result of honest hard work and sincere dedication,” he stressed. “I am confident that our children, guided by their parents and teachers, will take the high road and reject cheating in their exams.”