RAWALPINDI: A large number of Intermediate Part II students staged a demonstration here on Tuesday demanding cancellation of their results as done by other boards of Punjab.
Students, mainly of Asghar Mall College and Gordon College blocked Sixth Road and chanted slogans against the management of Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE).
They demanded cancellation of their results and re-checking of papers as well like the first year papers were being re-checked and the results would be compiled again.
First year students had also taken part in the protest demonstration demanding that action be taken against administration of colleges as despite the cancellation of first year results they have been expelled from colleges on the basis of poor performance.
On the assurance of Board Chairman Dr. Muhmmad Qasim that the correct results will be announced after 45 days, the students ended their protest.
It is pertinent to mention here that last week first year students protested in several cities of Punjab against the publication of wrong results on the internet. The protests led to the cancellation of results for several intermediate boards.
The students claimed that the online system of the Board of Intermediate Education had problems that resulted in publishing wrong results.
Students and their parents complained that the Punjab government adopted the online system, but did not train board's personnel, resulting into the blunder. Failed students were declared successful and those who did not appear in some papers were shown present, they added.
The students also warned the management that they would continue their protest if their demands are not fulfilled.
The students also raised slogans against the computerization system and demanded that it should be reverted to old system.
Chairman BISE Rawalpindi Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qasim talking to APP said that all-out efforts would be made to facilitate the students and first year papers would be re-checked and result would be announced within stipulated timeframe as special committees have been constituted in this regard that have started their work.
Replying to a question he said that complete first year result would be prepared again.
Intermediate part-II students, who wanted re-checking of their papers are also being facilitated. They can submit a simple application without any fee in this regard, he said.
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