Lahore

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore has introduced a first-of-its-kind automated system for practical examinations, marking a major step toward transparency and digitisation in Punjab’s education sector.

End of Manual Intervention

Under the new system, the assignment of practical examiners will be fully computerized, eliminating human involvement in postings and reducing the chances of favoritism or manipulation.

Officials say the reform ensures that no examiner can influence their placement at preferred examination centres, strengthening merit-based allocation.

Centralised Marking System

Authorities have also completed preparations to shift all practical exams to a centralised marking system, aimed at standardising evaluation and improving credibility across the board.

The move is expected to enhance fairness and bring uniformity in marking practices.

Push for Transparency

The initiative has been launched as part of broader education reforms under the direction of Punjab’s leadership, with a strong focus on eliminating the “culture of recommendation” and ensuring transparency in examinations.

Education officials emphasized that removing human interference is key to restoring public trust in the examination system.

Digital Transformation of Education

Analysts say the introduction of automation reflects a wider push to digitise public sector systems, particularly in education, where concerns over fairness and governance have long persisted.

The Lahore Board’s move is being seen as a landmark reform, potentially setting a precedent for other boards across Pakistan to adopt similar technology-driven solutions.