Cambridge Halts Exams in Key Pakistani Cities

Cambridge International Education, working closely with the British Council and local officials, has suspended all scheduled exams for Friday, May 9, across several regions of Pakistan. This includes the O Level, IGCSE, and International AS & A Level assessments, which will no longer take place in Punjab, the Islamabad Capital Territory, Muzaffarabad, and Mirpur. The students can check the fresh information of Cambridge Halts Exams in Key Pakistani Cities Due to Security Situation.
May 9 Cambridge Exams Called Off in Punjab, Islamabad, and Other Areas
The suspension of exams has been enforced due to the unstable security environment, with the protection of students and school staff cited as the primary concern. The decision applies to both British Council and Cambridge Direct schools operating in these areas.
Cambridge has announced that further information regarding exams scheduled for Monday, May 12, will be shared with schools by Sunday evening, May 11. In the meantime, exams in other parts of Pakistan on May 9 are still expected to proceed, provided no changes occur in the current security conditions.
To maintain fairness and academic integrity, Cambridge confirmed that alternative grading mechanisms will be applied for students in affected areas, ensuring no candidate is academically disadvantaged due to the cancellations. The situation will continue to be monitored, and any updates will be communicated accordingly.