The Ministry of Interior has directed NCCIA to investigate alleged Cambridge exam paper leaks following a meeting chaired by Interior Secretary Muhammad Khurram Agha.
The Ministry of Interior in Pakistan has ordered the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to conduct an investigation into allegations of leaked Cambridge exam papers. This directive was issued during a high-level meeting held at the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control on Tuesday, following instructions from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Education Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui.
The development comes after Cambridge International Education (CIE) announced the postponement of A-level Mathematics Paper 32 (9709), citing an alleged leak in AS-level Mathematics Paper 52 (9709). CIE they would provide detailed information to schools by May 22 regarding their approach following the paper leak.
At the meeting, Federal Education Secretary Nadeem Mahbub briefed participants on government and parent concerns about the alleged leakage of Cambridge O Level Mathematics examination papers. The British Deputy High Commissioner informed attendees that the matter appeared to involve theft rather than an actual paper leak. Representatives from Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) reiterated that Cambridge maintains strict standards to ensure transparency and integrity in examinations.
Interior Secretary Khurram Agha expressed serious concern over the alleged paper leakage, stressing the need for coordinated and effective measures to resolve the issue promptly. He directed NCCIA Director General Syed Khurram Ali to conduct the investigation in coordination with CAIE and emphasized strict implementation of decisions taken during the meeting, along with timely sharing of investigation findings to maintain transparency and public confidence.
The meeting also decided that Cambridge would further strengthen its system capacity to address weaknesses and loopholes in the examination process. In a statement issued earlier, CIE confirmed that their AS-level mathematics paper was shared prematurely against strict regulations, stating they are investigating such incidents promptly and thoroughly, and working on determining next steps.
The Interior Secretary's directive comes as authorities stress measures for immediate resolution of the issue, highlighting the importance of maintaining transparency in examination procedures.
