However, ironically, the government decided to conduct the CAIE examinations, pleading that Cambridge has decided not to give teacher-assessed grades this year, which triggered a strong reaction from across the country. Talking to Pakistan Today, Private Schools Network President Mohammad Afzal Babur said that Shafqat had no choice but to take this decision. Similarly, the students strongly reacted to the decision and demanded the federal minister to revisit the decision as holding examinations in such critical situation would be tantamount to risk their lives. They gave the option of teacher-assessed grades to the government and all the sensible governments of various countries went for it. The meeting was also informed that Cambridge had decided not to give teacher-assessed grades this year.

Source: Pakistan Today April 19, 2021 17:37 UTC