Second Cambridge Mathematics Paper Leak Sparks Student Concerns Across Pakistan

Reports of another leaked Cambridge International Education AS Level Mathematics paper created serious concern among students and parents across Pakistan. Students claimed that the Mathematics paper with code 9709 appeared on social media before the exam officially started. Moreover, they said the same questions later appeared in the actual examination paper.

Several students told media outlets that the exam was scheduled to begin at 2 PM, yet the solved paper had already circulated online earlier in the day. According to the students, they were shocked after entering the examination hall because the paper matched the leaked version exactly. Consequently, many candidates questioned the fairness of the examination process.

Initially, IBCC Executive Director Dr. Ghulam Ali Mallah confirmed reports about the second Mathematics paper leak. He stated that Cambridge officials were also aware of the issue and were reviewing the situation. Furthermore, he described the repeated paper leaks as unfortunate and said Cambridge had so far failed to stop such incidents effectively.

However, Dr. Ghulam Ali Mallah later withdrew his earlier remarks and clarified his position. He explained that he had not officially confirmed the paper leak and said only Cambridge authorities could verify or deny such claims. In addition, he stated that the IBCC remained in contact with Cambridge officials to fully understand the matter.

Earlier, Cambridge had already acknowledged that AS Level Mathematics paper 9709/12 was distributed without authorization before the examination. After conducting a detailed investigation, the organization concluded that the compromised paper could not be used for final grading. Therefore, Cambridge announced that affected students would be required to sit for a replacement examination.

Cambridge later confirmed that the replacement examination for Mathematics paper 9709/12 would take place on June 9, 2026. Meanwhile, Cambridge Country Head Uzma Yousuf urged the public to trust only official statements issued by Cambridge. In conclusion, she warned that spreading false or unverified information could seriously harm students already affected by the Mathematics paper leak.