Rawalpindi BISE toppers call for comprehensive curriculum reform, modernised teaching policies and alignment with scientific and technological progress.

Rawalpindi’s Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) toppers spoke after the announcement of the annual examination results. They demanded that the government overhaul the curriculum and teaching policies. The students said the current system relies too much on rote learning. They argued it does not give students the knowledge and skills needed for higher education, research, or a modern career. Muhammad Ehtisham, who won first place, said his success came from hard work and not memorisation. He said modernised curriculum is needed to help students reach their potential in fields like medicine. Zonaira Tahir, another top student, credited her parents and teachers for her achievements. She added that she intends to pursue further studies. Other position holders—Syed Imran Bukhari, Abdul Ghaffar, Hafsa Azhar, Meerab Hassan and Abdul Samad—also raised concerns about the declining quality of education. They urged national policies to follow democratic principles, the Constitution and ethical values, claiming such reforms are essential for Pakistan’s long‑term progress, stability and economic development.