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Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies

Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies (0448) — the Cambridge syllabus for exams in 2026. What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
0448
Board
Cambridge
Qualification
IGCSE
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Topics and resources

8 free resources, 2 of 2 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies (0448), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies (0448) only.

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  1. Topic 1 3 resources

    Paper 1 – The History and Culture of Pakistan

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

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  2. Topic 2 5 resources

    Paper 2 – The Environment of Pakistan

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

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions

Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2026 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

About this course

Qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies
Spec code
0448
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Azam Siddique
Are resources available?
Yes — 8 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official syllabus
Cambridge syllabus for 2026
Topic checklist
Printable 0448 checklist
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)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

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

The board's own description is on the official Cambridge 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 set out in eight numbered sections (1 The land of Pakistan to 8 Population and employment), with four themes running across them.

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

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

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 2026-10-04. 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.

Questions about this course

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. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-10-04.

What topics does Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies (0448) cover?

2 topics in the current syllabus: Paper 1 – The History and Culture of Pakistan; Paper 2 – The Environment of Pakistan. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies (0448)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies (0448) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.

Are there free Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies (0448) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 8 free resources for this course (practice questions, revision notes, study guides), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

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

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Pakistan Studies at other qualifications

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