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Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies

Pakistan Studies for Cambridge IGCSE (syllabus 0448) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
0448
Board
Cambridge
Qualification
IGCSE

At a glance

Qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies
Spec code
0448
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 8 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Where was this verified?
2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.

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The qualification

Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies (0448)

Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies gives learners the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the history, culture, environment and society of Pakistan. — Cambridge, official syllabus page

Paper 1 The History and Culture of Pakistan is divided into three sections examined through key questions. Paper 2 The Environment of Pakistan is organised around cross-cutting themes rather than a simple numbered topic list.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Assessment components for Cambridge Pakistan Studies 0448
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: The history and culture of Pakistan 1h 30m 75 50% Written exam
Paper 2: The environment of Pakistan 1h 30m 75 50% Written exam

Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27. Directly confirmed against the official PDF: Paper 1 The history and culture of Pakistan (Section A 25 marks compulsory source-based question, Section B 50 marks) and Paper 2 The environment of Pakistan (three of five questions, 25 marks each), each 1h30/75 marks/50%, both externally assessed. Identical structure to Cambridge O Level Pakistan Studies 2059, independently confirmed from this record's own source PDF. This syllabus is examined in the June series only (no November series for this IGCSE variant). Examination-series window 2026; no separate first-teaching date published.

Assessment FAQs

How is Cambridge Pakistan Studies (0448) assessed?

Cambridge Pakistan Studies (0448) is assessed through: Paper 1 (The history and culture of Pakistan) — 1h 30m, 75 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (The environment of Pakistan) — 1h 30m, 75 marks, 50% of the qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27.

The subject

Pakistan Studies teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Pakistan Studies at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 2 topics below are the official subject content of Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies (0448), for the 2026 examination series, reproduced from the Cambridge syllabus document.

A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 2 of 2 topics.

  1. 1 Paper 1 – The History and Culture of Pakistan

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Cultural and Historical Background to the Pakistan Movement · The Emergence of Pakistan, 1906–47 · Nationhood, 1947–99

  2. 2 Paper 2 – The Environment of Pakistan

    5 Marlbridge resources

    The land of Pakistan · Natural resources – an issue of sustainability · Power · Agricultural development · Industrial development · Trade · Transport and telecommunications · Population and employment

Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2026 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

Pakistan Studies at other qualifications

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