Transparent testing.

Byline: Sajjad Abro - Larkana

THIS refers to the memo on May 6 issued by the Establishment Division regarding issues related to the testing agencies. I condemn this mechanism which is unfair to the applicants.

Testing agencies was the best option for getting a fair result with transparent, excellence, merit. Now applicants will suffer from eligibility lists, age problems, education criteria, apart from travelling to the departments concerned.

Testing agencies used to offer options to candidates to opt for their desired place of tests where one can easily go while paying a fee of Rs300 to Rs500. Currently, there are about five testing services in the country of which National Testing Service (NTS) is the major one with centres in major areas. It is the oldest one, working since 2003.

The other testing services are Balochistan Testing Service (BTS), Pakistan Testing Service (PTS), Sindh Testing Service...