Metro53 - Jhelum (Web Desk): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered the removal of Deputy Commissioner Jhelum, Mir Raza Ozgen, from his post over an attempt to postpone the Computer Science supplementary examination due to her visit. The Chief Minister expressed strong displeasure over the non-compliance with clear instructions to spare students from any inconvenience.
Following the action taken against the Deputy Commissioner for attempting to alter the exam schedule on account of a VIP visit, a notification regarding Mir Raza Ozgen’s removal has also been issued.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated that during her visits, the public—especially students—should not face any kind of trouble. She clarified that clear instructions had already been issued in this regard, but the Deputy Commissioner of Jhelum failed to follow them.
Attempt to Postpone Exam Due to VIP Visit
According to details, in view of the Punjab Chief Minister's visit to Jhelum, Deputy Commissioner Mir Raza Ozgen had attempted to postpone the Computer Science supplementary exam by citing the VVIP visit as grounds.
When the matter came to the Chief Minister's attention, she expressed severe annoyance, stating that students' educational activities must not be disrupted due to any government official's visit.
According to Maryam Nawaz, she had given explicit instructions that no such situation should arise during her tours that causes difficulties for ordinary citizens or students. She maintained that the Deputy Commissioner had violated these directives.
New Date Set for Rawalpindi Board Exams
Regarding the examination schedule, it has been announced that the Rawalpindi Board's Computer Science supplementary papers for both groups, originally scheduled for November 10, will now take place on November 30.
However, all examinations in other districts of Punjab will proceed according to the pre-determined schedule without any changes.
Instructions Not to Inconvenience Students Due to Official Visits
This action by the Punjab Chief Minister is being viewed in the context of prioritizing public convenience and students' academic affairs during official visits.
Due to the attempt to alter the exam schedule in this incident, the head of the relevant district administration was removed from office, while a new date has been fixed for the affected Rawalpindi Board examinations.
