Cambridge International on Monday appeared before a subcommittee of the National Assembly to provide a detailed briefing on the recent leak of exam papers during the June 2025 series.
During the session, Cambridge presented the findings of its internal inquiry into the leak of three exam papers in Pakistan and outlined the corrective steps taken in response. The inquiry report and proposed measures were reviewed by members of the subcommittee, who found them “satisfactory”, according to official sources.
The subcommittee strongly recommended that Cambridge offer a free retake option to all affected students during the upcoming October/November 2025 session, emphasizing the need to shield students from any academic harm caused by the leak.
“All possible steps must be taken to protect students’ academic futures,” the subcommittee stated, while urging stricter security protocols to prevent such incidents in the future.
Cambridge responds, reaffirms commitment
Speaking at the meeting, Uzma Yousaf, Head of Cambridge Pakistan, said the organization is committed to supporting Pakistani students and preparing them for global opportunities.
“We have over 100 years of experience in fair grading and delivering exams. Our goal is to ensure that Pakistani students continue to benefit from internationally recognized, high-quality education,” Yousaf said.
She added that Cambridge’s exam fees in Pakistan are the lowest in the world, and that 378,000 exam entries were made for the June 2025 series across 800 Cambridge schools in Pakistan, including 44,000 AS and A Level entries. "We have partnerships with 10,000 schools in 160 countries of the world where quality education is a top priority."
Committee backs steps in student interest
Committee members appreciated Cambridge’s decision not to count the marks of the affected questions in the final grading in students' interest and welcomed its transparency during the proceedings.
The subcommittee reiterated the importance of maintaining strict vigilance and called for the implementation of stronger monitoring systems to uphold the integrity of future exams.
Cambridge also reaffirmed its commitment to transparent examinations, stating that its global operations span over 10,000 schools in 160 countries, with quality education as a top priority.
