SAHIWAL (Special Correspondent) – Commissioner Sahiwal Division, Dr. Asif Tufail, chaired a high-level meeting with education department officials to review the final arrangements for the upcoming Matriculation Annual Exams. He emphasized that ensuring a transparent and merit-based examination process is a top priority for the administration.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Sahiwal Board Ghulam Hussain Bhatti, Controller of Examinations Dr. Rana Naveed Azmat, and other relevant stakeholders.
Ensuring Fair Play and Student Comfort
During the session, Commissioner Dr. Asif Tufail directed officials to utilize all available resources to guarantee the integrity of the exams. He stressed that providing a conducive environment and necessary facilities for students at examination centers must be the administration’s foremost concern.
“No teacher should decline examination duty. This is a national obligation that must be fulfilled with the utmost dedication and honesty.” — Dr. Asif Tufail, Commissioner Sahiwal
Key Statistics and Schedule
The following details regarding the examination phase were shared during the briefing:
| Category | Details |
| Start Date | The first annual Matric exam is scheduled for March 27, 2026. |
| Examination Centers | A total of 247 centers have been established across the division for 10th-grade students. |
| Staff Selection | Supervisory staff has been appointed via a modern automation system in line with Punjab Government directives to ensure impartiality. |
Inspection of Laboratories
The forum was informed that inspections of all laboratories designated for 9th and 10th-grade practical exams have been completed.
Upon being briefed about functional issues and a lack of equipment in certain laboratories, the Commissioner expressed his dissatisfaction. He issued immediate orders to rectify the “missing facilities” and ensured that all laboratories are fully operational before the practical examinations commence.