The National Assembly Standing Committee on Education has established a four-member sub-committee to investigate the recent leaks of A-Level examination papers in Pakistan.

This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Azamuddin, where committee members shared evidence and voiced serious concerns over repeated paper leaks. MNA Ali Sarfaraz revealed that A-Level exams, including mathematics, were leaked and sold online for up to Rs. 60,000 per student. Leaks reportedly occurred on multiple dates—April 15, May 2, and May 20—prompting fears about the negative impact on student morale.

The committee expressed frustration with Cambridge’s oversight and called for greater accountability, noting that this issue has become a recurring problem. Video proof of the leaks was submitted, and some members suggested holding re-examinations in July to ensure fairness for all candidates.

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Cambridge Country Director Uzma Yousuf maintained that the exam results’ integrity remains intact and stated that a final response will be issued after the last paper on June 11. She said Cambridge is working with forensic experts and is open to cooperating with the Federal Board to resolve the issue.

The Executive Director of the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) pointed out that 1.2 million students appear for Cambridge exams in Pakistan. He said new schools were added to manage the exam load, but Cambridge has not yet disclosed the source of the leaks, despite repeated requests.

The sub-committee will be led by Sabeen Ghauri and is tasked with conducting a detailed investigation and presenting a report within a month. The chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) urged caution in handling the matter to avoid damaging the reputation of Pakistan’s education system. Committee Chair Azamuddin stressed the importance of a transparent probe to restore public trust in the exam process.