Punjab CM Removes Jhelum DC Over BISE Rawalpindi Exam Rescheduling

What Happened

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has removed Jhelum Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mir Reza Ozgen from his post with immediate effect [1, 2]. The removal follows an incident involving the rescheduling of Intermediate Second Annual Examination 2026 computer science papers [2, 3].

According to reports and posts on X by the Chief Minister:

• The DC’s office sent a letter dated November 6 to the chairman of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi [3].
• In this letter, the DC requested that the computer science papers for both the first and second groups, which were scheduled for November 10 at Government Comprehensive School, Jhelum, be moved to a different examination centre [3].
• The DC’s office stated this request was made due to an anticipated VVIP visit to Jhelum and Pind Dadan Khan and expected traffic congestion [2, 3].
• The letter suggested shifting the venue instead of postponing the exams throughout the district to avoid inconvenience to students and parents [3].

However, Geo News reported that BISE Rawalpindi had previously postponed these computer science papers from November 10 until November 30 based on the DC’s recommendation [2].

The Chief Minister expressed displeasure, stating the incident showed a disregard for her explicit instructions that official visits must not cause disruption or inconvenience to the public or students [2, 3]. Following the incident, the Services and General Administration Department issued a notification transferring Ozgen, a BS-19 officer, to the department for further orders [2, 3].

Who Is Affected

• Students appearing for the BISE Rawalpindi Intermediate Second Annual Examination 2026, specifically those taking computer science papers [2, 3].
• The district administration of Jhelum [2].
• The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi [2, 3].

What Students Should Do Next

• Students should note that the Chief Minister announced the examinations will now be held according to the original schedule on Tuesday, November 10 [2].