Students in Pakistan continue to wait anxiously for a response from Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) following alleged leaks of O and A Level exam papers.
Although CAIE had assured Pakistani authorities that it would share the findings of its investigation after June 16, no update has been issued as of yet.
Many students are growing increasingly nervous amid fears of possible retakes. They argue that they worked tirelessly to prepare for their exams and deserve fair results—not the burden of reappearing for leaked papers. “We just want a fair outcome. A retest would be extremely unfair,” one student shared.
The assurance from CAIE came during a recent meeting of a subcommittee under the National Assembly Standing Committee on Education.
Held at the Ministry of Education and chaired by MNA Sabheen Ghoury, the meeting included a key briefing by CAIE Country Director Uzma Yousuf. She stated that the organization is conducting an internal investigation and will present its findings after June 16.
During the session, MNA Mohammad Ali Sarfraz, who attended as a special invitee, presented paper codes and video clips as evidence of the alleged leaks.
The subcommittee took the matter seriously and emphasized that if the leaks are confirmed, appropriate actions—including timely retakes—would be taken to ensure result announcements by August.
To broaden the inquiry, the committee plans to summon school heads responsible for conducting Cambridge exams, as well as representatives from the British Council. These additional testimonies aim to provide a clearer picture of how the leaks may have occurred.
The subcommittee has also been tasked with reviewing the broader operations of CAIE in Pakistan, including exam costs, frequency, and enrollment practices. Its goal is to recommend safeguards to protect students and hold CAIE accountable.
In a statement, CAIE acknowledged the seriousness of the claims and confirmed that its legal team is reviewing the submitted evidence. CAIE also warned students to be wary of misinformation spreading on social media.
As the wait continues, thousands of students and parents are urging CAIE to deliver a timely and transparent resolution.