Muhammad Ali Alam
GHANCHE, Kharmang: The Gilgit-Baltistan government has initiated strict departmental action against 25 headmasters, principals, and teachers over the poor results of the 2024 matriculation exams. According to an official notification, these officers were issued show-cause notices due to their unsatisfactory performance. After reviewing their responses, the Chief Secretary decided to impose various penalties.
The Education Department has imposed major penalties on 12 officers, including demotion in grade for six individuals, forced retirement for five, and a two-grade demotion for one officer. Those penalized include:
- Muhammad Nawaz (BHS Sadpara)
- Zaman Ali Zamin (BHS Dassu, Shigar)
- Qurban Ali (BHS Siksa, Ghanche)
- Zulfiqar (GHS Hamzi Gond, Kharmang)
- Sadia Bano (GHS Chatorkhand)
- Islam Baig (BHS Ameet, Ishkoman)
- Ghulam Murtaza (BHS Gonar, Pharam Chilas)
- Amjad Ali (BHS Rahimabad, Gilgit)
- Afzal Baig (BHS Minimarg)
- Niaz Muhammad (BHS Hindur)
- Muhammad Ismail (BHS Tololing)
- Hussain (BHS Thoi)
Additionally, 13 officers have been given minor penalties, including suspension of increments, show-cause notices, and official reprimands. These officers include:
- Rehmat Khan (BHS Ishkoman)
- Ghulam Mehdi (BMS Kharmang)
- Ramzan Ali (BHS Sikandarabad)
- Syed Mirza (BHS Ishkoman)
- Anwar Khan (BHS Datochi)
- Durri Manshoor (GHS Hyderabad, Hunza)
- Syed Mazhar Rizvi (GHSS Nagar, Hopper)
- Bayaz Khan (BHS Dahimal, Ghizer)
- Musarrat Shaheen (GHS Pakura, Ghizer)
- Sher Wali (BHS Damas, Ghizer)
- Muhammad Nazir Khan (BHS Thoi)
- Majeed Khan (BHS Manawar)
The Gilgit-Baltistan Education Department has made it clear that these measures have been taken to improve educational standards and address poor performance. Further strict actions are expected in the future.
