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Business Recorder
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
NA body reviews report on Cambridge exam paper leak
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Education has recommended that the administration of Cambridge International Examinations in Pakistan should fully comply with national laws and regulations, particularly the IBCC Act 2023. During its recent proceedings, the committee received and reviewed the comprehensive report from its specially constituted Subcommittee on Cambridge examination leaks, which presented detailed findings and concrete recommendations. The meeting of National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture was held under the chairmanship of Dr Azimuddin Zahid Lakhvi on Wednesday at the Parliament House. The subcommittee's report presented a thorough analysis of the Cambridge Examinations paper leak along with actionable policy recommendations to strengthen oversight mechanisms. The committee emphasised for the creation of a comprehensive regulatory framework to oversee all foreign examination boards operating in the country including Cambridge International Examinations. The committee raised serious concerns about the lack of formal agreements between Cambridge International Examinations and Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. The committee underlined that under provisions of the IBCC Act 2023; all international examination boards must now formally register with the Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen and comply with its standardised framework. In response to paper leaks, the Cambridge International Education has offered a free November 2025 re-sit for candidates who took the three impacted June 2025 exam papers. Re-sits are optional schools will receive entry instructions after June results are released. The committee passed various legislative proposals on its agenda that includes, The Orbit Institute of Management and Technology Bill, 2025, The Al-Biruni International University Bill, 2025, The Wah Institute of Modern Sciences, Wah Cantt Bill, 2025, and The Rawal International University, Islamabad Bill, 2025. The committee has also expressed serious concerns regarding the prolonged vacancy of the director general position at the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE). This critical leadership gap has significantly impaired the institution's operational efficiency and decision-making capacity, resulting in unresolved systemic challenges across affiliated schools and colleges. The Standing Committee has expressed grave concerns over the occupation of multiple buildings belonging to the Directorate General of Special Education (DGSE) by various institutions including the PIERA, Federal Medical and Dental College (FMDC), and Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal. These facilities were specifically designed and constructed to serve special children. The committee strongly condemned this occupation, which has severely compromised the DGSE's ability to deliver essential educational and rehabilitation services to differently-abled children. The committee has issued firm recommendations for the immediate vacation of all occupied premises. Emphasizing the humanitarian dimension of this issue, the committee has highlighted that the continued occupation represents a grave injustice to children with special needs. The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has been asked to look into this important matter. The committee showed its commitment to protect the rights of children with special needs and ensured DGSE for full support to fulfill its noble mission. The meeting was attended by MNA's including Dr Azimuddin Zahid Lakhvi, Anjum Aqeel Khan, Raja Khurram Shahzad Nawaz, Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar, Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, Syed SamiulHasan Gilani, Zeb Jaffar, Farah Naz Akbar (Parliamentary Secretary), Dr Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, Mehtab Akbar Rashdi, Mussarat Rafique Mahesar, Sabheen Ghoury, Asif Khan, Dawar Khan Kundi, Fiaz Hussain, Muhammad Aslam Ghumman, Zahra Wadood Fatemi, Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, and Rana Iradat Sharif Khan. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
02-07-2025
- Express Tribune
CIE offers free resit after paper leak
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) has announced that students affected by the leak of three A-level exam papers during the May/June 2025 session will be eligible for a free resit in the upcoming November series. The decision comes amid growing concerns from students, parents, and officials after the examination board confirmed last month that portions of several question papers had been compromised. CIE, which conducts O- and A-Level exams globally, acknowledged the paper leak in June and stated that affected students would receive compensation in the form of additional marks for the impacted questions. The leak sparked widespread outrage and demands for transparency, particularly after students raised complaints throughout the examination window. Prior to the board's public admission, a parliamentary committee had been informed that the findings of the inquiry into the alleged paper leaks would be shared after June 16, a delay that only intensified public scrutiny. On Monday, CIE posted an official update on its Facebook page addressing candidates who appeared in any of the three compromised papers from the June 2025 session. The affected assessments include Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics Paper 12, Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics Paper 42, Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science Paper 22. "The results for these syllabuses will be released as normal," the statement read. "We're offering free syllabus entry resits in the upcoming November 2025 exam series for students who sat one or more of the three affected papers in June 2025. "We have sent a message to all candidates and their families through schools and will provide further information following the release of our June 2025 exam series results," CIE added. "Candidates are asked to contact their schools should they have further questions, and thank you once again to all students and families."
Khaleej Times
23-04-2025
- Khaleej Times
Empowering Global Citizens through World-Class Education
In the picturesque surroundings of Ernakulam, Kerala, India, Global Education Trust has established a reputation for excellence in education. The Trust manages a group of schools, including Stepping Stones (Kindergarten), Global Public School (CBSE), GPS International (Cambridge) and GPS Brookes Kochi (IB). Both GPS International and GPS Brookes Kochi offer a comprehensive and rigorous international curriculum that fosters academic excellence, creativity, and critical thinking. At GPS International School, students can choose from the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum for Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 6 to 8), IGCSE (Grades 9 and 10), AS & A Levels (Grades 11 and 12). GPS Brookes Kochi offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP1 & DP2 i.e. Grade 11 & 12) and the Primary Years Programme (PYP Grades 1 to 5). Both schools boast state-of-the-art facilities, including spacious classrooms, well-equipped science and computer labs, and extensive libraries. Students can also participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art programmes. For students who require accommodation, air-conditioned hostel facilities in the campus provide a safe and supportive environment. Trained faculty and staff are always available to support students' academic and personal needs. The Global Education Trust's commitment to excellence in education is evident in the success of all its schools. With a focus on fostering global citizens, GPS International and GPS Brookes Kochi provide students with a world-class education that prepares them for success in an increasingly interconnected world. The Trust will also be launching all schools in the city of Trivandrum in 2026.
