Girls outnumber boys in SSC-I exams
Students dive into their Intermediate exams with determination and focus at APWA Government College for Women. PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS
The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has announced the results for the 2025 Class 9 annual examinations.
Chairman Adnan Khan, Controller of Examinations Tanveer Asghar Awan, and Secretary Professor Amjad Iqbal Khattak jointly released the results.
Out of 128,453 enrolled candidates, 125,989 appeared for the exams. A total of 53,657 students passed, resulting in a pass percentage of 42.06%. Meanwhile, 72,312 students failed, 2,055 were absent, and 409 admission forms were cancelled for various reasons. Results have been uploaded online, and private students are receiving results by post. All students have been promoted to Class 10, but those with failed subjects must reappear in the supplementary exams.
According to the results, the number of female candidates (63,357) exceeded that of male candidates (62,332), highlighting the increasing participation and interest of female students in education.
Speaking at the ceremony, BISE Chairman Adnan Khan said, "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Controller of Examinations, Board Secretary, all officers, and staff for their tireless efforts, integrity, and professional dedication, he said.
The chairman said the board's performance has not only ensured transparency but also set an example for other boards. "I will endeavour to ensure that the Rawalpindi Board continues its tradition of excellence and progresses further in future examinations", he added.
The chairman further added that the board's reputation and prestige are the result of collective efforts, and we must work with full commitment and action to elevate this institution to even greater heights. Controller Exams Tanveer Asghar Awan, Board Secretary Professor Amjad Iqbal Khattak, and other senior board officials attended the event.
Punjab Teachers Union Secretary General Rana Liaqat said that students must give up social media. If students stop using it for three months during exam preparation and work hard, the results will improve.
Parents Muhammad Nasir and Faisal Ibrahim added that although they try to guide their children, today's children are becoming "out of control." Since schools conduct online classes and coaching, providing children with mobile phones and internet has become a necessity. The chairman congratulated board staff for their dedication, and said the board remains committed to further improvement and transparency in future examinations.