Academic frauds, dishonesty and cheating are pervasive in Pakistan, but thus far less systematic research has been undertaken on the effectiveness of the policies designed for countering academic dishonesty. Generally, the success of a policy depends on a good design and appropriate implementation. The design aspect of the policies to counter academic dishonesty in Pakistan is studied elsewhere, the purpose of this article is to empirically examine the implementation stages of the same policies. In doing so, the study utilizes a panel data set comprising of 60 cross-sections and 06 time series observations (2012–2017). Results of the rigorous panel regression models shows that leniency in the prescribed punishments and an exhaustive belief on the efficacy of traditional examination surveillance methods are counterproductive. The study however failed to substantiate the direct relationship of discrimination and academic dishonesty in the sample. It is therefore concluded that prescribed punishments must be awarded in letter and spirit and that there is need for coordination at different stages of the implementation. Further, the study also recommends that traditional forms of examination surveillance must be augmented using modern technology.

学术造假、不诚实和作弊在巴基斯坦很普遍，但迄今为止，对旨在打击学术不诚实的政策的有效性进行的系统研究却很少。一般来说，政策的成功取决于良好的设计和适当的实施。在别处研究了巴基斯坦反学术不诚信政策的设计方面，本文的目的是实证检验相同政策的实施阶段。为此，该研究利用了由 60 个横截面和 06 个时间序列观察（2012-2017）组成的面板数据集。严格的面板回归模型的结果表明，对规定惩罚的宽大处理和对传统检查监督方法有效性的彻底信念会适得其反。然而，该研究未能证实样本中的歧视和学术不诚实之间的直接关系。因此得出的结论是，规定的处罚必须从字面上和精神上进行，并且需要在实施的不同阶段进行协调。此外，该研究还建议必须使用现代技术加强传统形式的检查监督。