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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
National Assembly takes strict notice over CAIE paper leak
Students can be seen in an examination hall in Karachi on April 26, 2021. — Twitter/Deputy Commissioner South Karachi Listen to article National Assembly Standing Committee for Education has taken strong notice of reported leaks in CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education's A and O Level exams, launching a formal inquiry and raising doubts over the board's credibility in the country. The decision follows a detailed session chaired by committee head Azeem Zahid on Friday morning. Lawmaker Muhammad Ali Sarfaraz, representing Faisalabad, presented video evidence of leaked exam papers from the May session, citing student testimonies. 'These are undeniable proofs,' Sarfaraz said. 'But only a limited number of students gained from this wrongdoing. If Cambridge cancels the exams and applies average grading, many others will suffer. They must either retake the papers or lower the threshold.' The meeting brought to light an apparent regulatory gap. When asked who monitors Cambridge in Pakistan, officials from the Federal Ministry of Education admitted they do not oversee the British examination body. Dr Ghulam Ali Mallah, Executive Director of the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), noted that his organisation had not been officially involved with Cambridge oversight and was only now learning of its responsibility. READ: Will CIE lose its edge? 'When last year's paper was leaked, we kept asking for updates,' Mallah said. 'We were never taken into confidence. We found out through a court notice.' The committee concluded the session by forming a sub-committee to probe the exam leaks. Members include Dr Aleem, Zeb Jafar, Sarfaraz, and Dr Mallah. The investigation will begin after June 16, at the request of Cambridge's Pakistan representative Uzma Yousaf. Yousaf, who attended the meeting, drew criticism from lawmakers after she appeared to deflect blame onto local Pakistani boards. 'Students come to us because of the performance of local boards,' she said. Committee members rebuked the remarks, stressing that not all Pakistani boards are underperforming and the focus should remain on Cambridge's own issues. If necessary, the sub-committee may reach out to Cambridge's international offices for further investigation. The Standing Committee also expressed concern over the limited mandate of Cambridge staff in Pakistan.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chankheda businessman loses Rs 30L in property auction scam
Ahmedabad: A businessman from Chandkheda lodged a complaint at Sabarmati police station on Thursday, stating he was defrauded of Rs 30 lakh in a property auction scam . Gangaji Vanzara, 49, owns a business of supplying clay and sand. He was introduced to Dilip Mallah roughly a year ago through P V Parmar, a retired bank manager. In Nov 2023, Mallah, claiming to represent Finmend Capital India Pvt. Ltd., a firm dealing in auctioned bank properties, approached Vanzara about a 444 sq m plot in the Sabarmati area, being auctioned by Bank of Baroda. Mallah offered assistance in acquiring the plot and stated that his partner, Chirag Parekh, would place the bid on Vanzara's behalf due to issues with his auction token. Vanzara, believing their claims, provided Rs 30 lakh through RTGS and Rs 20 lakh in cash for the purchase of the land. He subsequently found that Parekh had already purchased the plot and sold it to another party. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo Upon asking for a refund, Mallah issued three cheques amounting to Rs 20 lakh, which were successfully encashed. Subsequently, Mallah provided another Rs 20 lakh cheque but asked to return it, promising cash payment, which never materialised. Vanzara told police that his outstanding Rs 30 lakh remained unpaid despite numerous requests. Vanzara contended that Mallah and Parekh deliberately deceived him and misappropriated the funds. Sabarmati police have initiated an investigation after recording a case of cheating and breach of trust.
The Independent
12-03-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Three American women who died at Belize resort ‘may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning'
Authorities are investigating the possibility that three American women who were found dead in their Belize resort room last month may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to reports. Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Maliah, 24, and Wafae El-Arar, 26 — who are all from Revere, Massachusetts — were found dead in their room at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro, Belize on February 22. They were last seen on CCTV footage entering their room a day before their bodies were found by resort staff, and early pathology findings suggested they could have been dead for 20 hours before they were discovered. Families of the three women spoke out this week, saying the circumstances around their deaths remain 'unclear and suspicious'. First responders at the scene reportedly said the women were found with froth around their mouths, according to the New York Post, and local police said in a statement that alcohol and gummies were found in their hotel room, according to Channel 5 Belize. 'We're not saying at this time that the gummies caused death, but we're looking at every possibility,' Local Police Commissioner Chester Williams said at the time. The women's bodies have since been taken back to the US, where the Daily Mail reports a second autopsy is being conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Massachusetts. The Daily Mail reports a source close to one of the women's families saying preliminary investigations indicate a fatal build-up of fluid in their lungs was caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, though this has not been confirmed. That source said investigators had uncovered other non-fatal incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning at the Royal Kahal resort, including at least one other American. Speaking out for the first time following the tragedy, the families of Naqqad, Mallah and El-Arar issued a joint statement to People on Tuesday urging authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the deaths. "We ask for continued prayers, patience, and privacy as we navigate this profound sorrow," they said. The families also shared memories of each of the women. They said Naqqad, a college student who was a support worker in a group home for troubled youth, wanted to be a police officer and was 'compassionate, caring, and deeply devoted to those she loved'. Mallah was remembered for being a 'beacon of kindness' with an 'infectious smile, sparkling wit, and an unwaveringly optimistic heart.' The families said: 'Imane's excitement for life was matched only by her compassion for others, making her a cherished friend and an irreplaceable part of the community.' El-Arar, a research technician at Massachusetts General Hospital, had dedicated herself to reproductive rights, and was remembered for being "full of life, dreams and unwavering faith'. After their deaths, supporters and loved ones set up GoFundMe pages to help their families cover the cost of transporting their bodies back to the US and their funerals.
