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      <title>OxfordAQA launches new International GCSE syllabi in Urdu, Islamiat and Pakistan Studies</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OxfordAQA, a leading international examination board, has introduced three new mandatory subject specifications — International GCSE Islamiat, International GCSE Pakistan Studies, and International GCSE Urdu — marking a major step in contextualised and updated education for Pakistani students preparing for international qualifications.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The new curricula are designed to enhance critical thinking, analytical skills, and exam preparedness, while aligning with OxfordAQA’s globally recognised standards.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Covering Pakistan’s history, geography, Islamic faith and traditions, along with the depth of Urdu language and literature, the syllabi integrate local context with global perspectives.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Arshad Saeed Husain, Managing Director, Oxford University Press Pakistan, highlighted the significance of the initiative: “Through this collaboration, Oxford University Press and AQA bring global expertise to Pakistani students, helping them build future-ready skills. OxfordAQA stands for fairness, transparency, and quality education, empowering learners to succeed on the world stage.”&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Salma Adil, Director OxfordAQA Pakistan, added that assessments and textbooks for these core subjects are now available: “This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to supporting schools across Pakistan with high-quality qualifications and resources that uphold both academic rigour and cultural relevance.”&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>The new curricula are designed to enhance critical thinking, analytical skills, and exam preparedness, while aligning with OxfordAQA’s globally recognised standards.</p>
<p>Covering Pakistan’s history, geography, Islamic faith and traditions, along with the depth of Urdu language and literature, the syllabi integrate local context with global perspectives.</p>
<p>Arshad Saeed Husain, Managing Director, Oxford University Press Pakistan, highlighted the significance of the initiative: “Through this collaboration, Oxford University Press and AQA bring global expertise to Pakistani students, helping them build future-ready skills. OxfordAQA stands for fairness, transparency, and quality education, empowering learners to succeed on the world stage.”</p>
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<p>Salma Adil, Director OxfordAQA Pakistan, added that assessments and textbooks for these core subjects are now available: “This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to supporting schools across Pakistan with high-quality qualifications and resources that uphold both academic rigour and cultural relevance.”</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:18:20 +0500</pubDate>
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