Maryam Nawaz speaks for review amid anger over unfair A-Level results.
A big number of Pakistani A-level students are shocked after hundreds of applicants did not receive the top grades they were expecting, and now the criticism is intensifying amid calls for a grade review.
The dramatic decline in grades sparked a response from education advocates and politicians, and now Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the former head of the ruling party, has expressed support for A-Level students who voiced concerns at Cambridge International Education (CIE).
Candidates claim that tests were canceled in the aftermath of the May 9 turmoil following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and that they were not given sufficient chances to take the exams.
In the midst of the uproar, students were now urged to either cancel their May and June registration and return to exams in October and November or get a predicted mark that was given special regard.
Amid anger among students, chief organiser of PML-N Maryam Nawaz shared her concern on Twitter, now X, in wake of results. “Many hundreds have reached out voicing their dissatisfaction with the CIE grading this year. It appears that the grading this year has produced unfair results which has led to severe unrest & anxiety amongst the students.”
“Expected A*s have ended up with Cs & Es. These students have worked incredibly hard, and their university offers and future careers are dependent on the discretion that CIE exercises…It would be a welcome step if the CIE on grounds of fairness reviewed their grading system for this year. In addition, the CIE should also consider the fact that Pakistani students sat their examination in times of unprecedented political turmoil where their security and safety were at risk. Kudos to all students who remained committed and still gave their best,” she wrote.
Maryam Nawaz speaks for review amid anger over unfair A-Level results, check the Tweet:
Many hundreds have reached out voicing their dissatisfaction with the CIE grading this year.
It appears that the grading this year has produced unfair results which has led to severe unrest & anxiety amongst the students. Expected A*s have ended up with Cs & Es. These students…— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) August 12, 2023
Other social media activists, such as Jibran Nasir, have also taken to social media, claiming that a huge number of students have approached him and expressed their dissatisfaction with the grading of their A-Level exams.
