Section 144 Imposed for SSC Exams in Rawalpindi Division

The Rawalpindi divisional administration has mandated the enforcement of Section 144 around all examination centers for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) annual examinations scheduled to commence on March 4, 2025. The directive was issued following a high-level meeting chaired by Rawalpindi Commissioner Amir Khattak, focusing on ensuring transparency, security, and a stress-free examination environment.

Key Measures Taken

Security Arrangements

To curb any malpractice, the administration has decided to implement strict security measures, including:

Enforcement of Section 144 around exam centers.
Deployment of security personnel at sensitive examination centers.
Installation of CCTV cameras in examination halls for surveillance.
Regular inspections by deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners.
Immediate FIR registration in cases of malpractice or negligence.

Examination Statistics

Parameter	Details
Total Candidates Appearing	120,024
Total Examination Centers	399
Sensitive Examination Centers	97
Districts Covered	Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang, Murree

Categorization of Sensitive Centers

District	Sensitive Centers
Rawalpindi	37
Attock	15
Jhelum	17
Chakwal	8
Talagang	11
Murree	9

Monitoring and Inspections

Commissioner Amir Khattak has instructed all deputy commissioners to actively oversee examination centers and ensure smooth conduct. Additionally, control rooms have been established throughout the division to monitor activities in real-time.

Statements from Officials

"Examinations are not just tests but a platform for healthy competition that shapes the future of our students. Ensuring transparency is our collective responsibility." – Commissioner Amir Khattak

"Every student should be confident that their hard work will be fairly evaluated without the fear of dishonesty." – Commissioner Amir Khattak

Consequences of Malpractice

The administration has issued strict warnings against any form of misconduct. Violations will result in:

Immediate FIRs against those involved in malpractice.
Disciplinary action against absent examination duty staff.
Strict surveillance to prevent cheating and unauthorized access.

Role of District Administrations

The deputy commissioners of Attock, Jhelum, Murree, and Chakwal participated in the meeting via video link and pledged full support to BISE Rawalpindi for fair and smooth examination conduct.