Sindh Approves Grace Marks Policy for Karachi Students

In response to the ongoing controversy surrounding the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi BIEK results, the Sindh provincial cabinet has granted grace marks to intermediate first-year students in Karachi. This decision was made following the submission of a report by a sub-committee of the Sindh Assembly that investigated the issue. The latest updates of Sindh Cabinet Grants Grace Marks to Karachi First-Year Students Following Controversial BIEK Results are shared online for the students and teachers.

Earlier this year, after opposition parties raised concerns about the results, the provincial assembly formed a parliamentary committee. The committee, led by Education Minister Syed Sardar Shah, was tasked with probing the matter, resulting in the recommendation to provide grace marks to students who failed in the exams.

Decisions and Recommendations by the Parliamentary Committee and Cabinet

The parliamentary panel had initially proposed granting 15% grace marks in Mathematics and Physics and 20% in Chemistry for students who did not pass. However, during a cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, it was decided to extend 20% grace marks to all students in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, regardless of their exam outcome.

BIEK Reforms and Investigation into Irregularities

In addition to approving grace marks, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah instructed the Chief Secretary to launch a comprehensive investigation into possible irregularities across all education boards in Sindh. Furthermore, the chief minister emphasized the need for reforms within the BIEK to ensure the integrity and fairness of future examinations.

Provincial Ban on Plastic Products

In another significant move, the Sindh cabinet imposed a complete ban on the manufacturing, sale, and use of plastic bags, including shopping and carrier bags, across the province. This decision is part of the provincial government’s commitment to tackling environmental issues. Additionally, the Sindh cabinet approved amendments to the Sindh Prohibition of Non-Degradable Plastic Products Rules 2024, which will now also ban other non-degradable plastic products throughout the region.