Maryam Nawaz removes Jhelum DC over exam postponement

Exams deferred for security reasons

The Intermediate Second Annual Examinations 2026 computer science papers were initially scheduled to appear on November 10. The dismissed deputy commissioner Mir Raza Ozgen wrote to the Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education requesting a delay. He argued that administrative and security personnel deployed for the provincial chief executive's visit made smooth conduct impossible. Maryam Nawaz stated this was a clear disregard for her explicit instructions regarding public inconvenience during visits.

Official notification issued immediately

The chief executive posted on X that the Jhelum DC faced immediate removal from his post. He was later instructed by a follow-up notice to appear at the Punjab Services and General Administration Department awaiting additional directions. She announced that the postponed exams would now proceed on Tuesday, 10th November as originally planned. This decision follows scrutiny and criticism on social media regarding the administration's actions.

Students face no disruption

Maryam Nawaz Sharif voiced significant anger regarding the breach of explicit orders she gave to local administrators. According to the notification, the deputy commissioner tried to delay the Computer Science supplementary examination by claiming a VVIP visit was the reason. Business Recorder reported that this attempt occurred in clear violation of instructions meant to protect students from inconvenience.