Pakistan finds no evidence that O/A Level exam materials leaked from the country
A parliamentary committee in Islamabad was told that the possible leak of O/A Level examination materials may have originated in another country. Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) said that after its review, it found no evidence that the leak originated in Pakistan.
The matter was considered by the National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training, chaired by acting chair Anjum Aqeel Khan. Dawn reports on the meeting.
Investigation limitations
The committee was also told that the NCCIA does not have direct access to servers located abroad. This limits the agency’s ability to independently determine the source, location and mechanism of a possible leak through foreign servers.
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In May, the Pakistani government instructed the NCCIA to investigate claims of a leak of Cambridge examination materials. The agency was to conduct the inquiry in coordination with Cambridge Assessment International Education after parents and students expressed concern over the possible disclosure of some materials.
Other education issues
Separately, committee members voiced concern over reports of drug use and drug supply to students at educational institutions. They called for effective coordination between the Anti-Narcotics Force, police, the Higher Education Commission and the Federal Directorate of Education. The committee requested verified data on such cases, actions by authorities, interagency cooperation and punishment of those responsible.
The meeting was also told that anti-drug and anti-tobacco committees have been established at higher education institutions. The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education reported on measures for students with dyslexia, including extra time during exams and assistance in reading examination questions. The Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) is to discuss with all boards the introduction of uniform support measures for such students across the country.
