Islamabad, Feb 1: A shocking incident has unfolded at the Government College for Women in Nazimabad, Karachi, where the college superintendent, Muhammad Nafees, is accused of embezzling ₹910,200 (approximately PKR 2.5 million) collected as student exam fees. The case came to light after a formal complaint was lodged by the college principal, Shehla Bashir, who serves as a Grade 20 professor.
According to Bashir, the issue began when students arrived at the college to collect their admit cards, only to find that they were not available. The responsibility for issuing the admit cards lies with the college superintendent, Muhammad Nafees, a Grade 17 officer. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that Nafees had collected exam fees from approximately 81 students but had failed to deposit the money into the college’s bank account. Instead, he kept the funds for personal use.
The situation had escalated when, in October 2024, the college administration issued a notice advising students and their families to refrain from paying cash directly to staff members and to obtain bank vouchers as proof of payment. Despite this precautionary measure, many students had already fallen victim to the superintendent’s fraudulent activities.
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The principal, Shehla Bashir, has confirmed that multiple students have come forward with similar complaints regarding missing admit cards and unaccounted fees. The superintendent was last seen at the college on January 25, 2025, and has since gone missing. Bashir has demanded strict legal action against Muhammad Nafees, accusing him of embezzling the students’ exam fees.
The Rizvia Society Police Station has registered a case against the superintendent, and law enforcement agencies have launched a search operation to apprehend Nafees. Authorities have assured that he will be taken into custody soon, and the investigation will continue.
This incident highlights the critical need for transparency and accountability in educational institutions, especially when handling student finances. Parents and students are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to prevent such fraudulent practices from occurring in the future.
