Pakistan seeks probe into alleged Cambridge paper leak

Pakistan has sought an investigation regarding the alleged leakage of Cambridge examination papers and the timely sharing of investigation findings to ensure transparency and maintain public confidence.

Secretary of the Interior Muhammad Khurram Agha said this while chairing a high-level meeting regarding the alleged leakage of Cambridge examination papers.

The meeting was attended by the Secretary, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFE&PT), Nadeem Mahbub, representatives of Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), the Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Syed Khurram Ali, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the British Council and other relevant stakeholders.

During the meeting, Secretary Mahbub briefed the participants on the concerns expressed by the government and parents regarding the alleged leakage of Cambridge O Level Mathematics examination papers.

“The British Deputy High Commissioner informed the participants that the matter appeared to involve theft rather than an actual paper leak,” as per the ministry.

Representatives of CAIE reiterated that Cambridge maintained strict standards to ensure transparency and integrity in the conduct of examinations.

Agha also raised concerns about reports of another examination paper leaking and sought Cambridge’s official position on the issue in light of the anxiety faced by students and parents.

Representatives of Cambridge assured the forum that an official update in this regard would be shared at the earliest, the statement said.

It was also decided at the meeting that Cambridge would further strengthen its systems to address weaknesses and loopholes in the examination process.