The Islamabad-based COMSATS University has found itself in hot water on social media after a vulgar question paper went viral.
According to the details, the first semester question paper for the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BEE) required students to write an essay about an incestuous relationship between a brother and a sister.
The question was part of the ‘English Comprehension and Composition’ section, and it included a paragraph titled ‘The Julie and Mark Scenario,’ which told the story of two siblings who made love while staying alone at the cabin.
Furthermore, the students were asked to read the incest story, express their thoughts on it, and include relevant examples in an essay of at least 300 words.
It is worth noting that the aforementioned question paper was part of the December 2022 examination. Furthermore, the Minister of Science and Technology took notice of the situation in January and ordered an investigation into the question paper.
“The content of the quiz is highly objectionable and totally against curriculum laws of the Islamabad Republic of Pakistan and caused unrest amongst families of the students.” the ministry said in a notice. “In light of the above, the undersigned is directed to convey that the Rector COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) may kindly take strict action against the responsible quarters and conduct and inquiry on the highly objectionable contents of the quiz.” it added.
Following the investigation, COMSATS University fired Mr. Khair ul Bashar and barred him from future employment at COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI).
