Key Takeaways
- IBCC states NCCIA found no evidence of leakage from Pakistan.
- NCCIA lacks direct access to overseas servers, limiting its investigation.
- Committee expresses concern over drug use in educational institutions.
The Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) has announced that the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) found no evidence to support the claim that Cambridge examination papers were leaked from Pakistan.
According to the IBCC, NCCIA does not have direct access to servers located abroad, which restricts its ability to independently trace the source, location, and mechanism of any alleged leakage occurring through overseas servers.
During the 26th Meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training, chaired by MNA Anjum Aqeel Khan, the Committee expressed grave concern over the growing menace of narcotics in educational institutions.
The Committee observed that increasing reports of drug use and supply among students require immediate, coordinated, and result-oriented action by the concerned authorities.
Committee members stressed the need for an effective coordination mechanism among the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), Police, Higher Education Commission (HEC), and Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) to identify the sources of drug supply and prevent the involvement of criminal elements in and around educational institutions.
The Committee emphasized that ensuring a safe, secure, and drug-free learning environment requires a coordinated response involving educational institutions, law-enforcement agencies, and regulatory authorities, with clear responsibilities, effective monitoring, and strict enforcement.
Committee members sought comprehensive and verified data on reported cases of drug use and supply in educational institutions, including the number and nature of cases, action taken by the concerned authorities, the mechanism adopted for inter-agency coordination, and details of the penalties and punishments awarded to those found involved.
The Committee was informed that Anti-Drug and Tobacco Committees have been established in higher educational institutions to monitor and address issues relating to drug and tobacco use among students.
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) informed the Committee that, pursuant to the recommendations of the Sub-Committee on Dyslexia, a number of measures have been introduced to facilitate students with dyslexia during examinations. These measures include the provision of additional time and assistance in reading the question paper to students requiring such support.
A Committee Member further informed that legislation relating to dyslexia has also been enacted by the Punjab Assembly, highlighting the need for a comprehensive and uniform approach to address the educational needs of children with dyslexia.
