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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people .  \nReferences to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which maybe subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 94121 8  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Pakistan Studies (4PA1) specification Issue 2 Changes  \nIssue 2 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Added a section in Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification:\u003Cbr>Onscreen assessment\u003Cbr>Onscreen assessment is available for this qualification as an alternative to the current assessment format. Find out more information on our website: Onscreen Assessment – Pearson qualifications | 5 |\n| Updated Get help and support section in Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification:\u003Cbr>Our subject advisor ensures that you receive help and guidance from us . You can email our subject advisor at [teachinggeography@pearson.com. You](teachinggeography@pearson.com. You) can also sign up to receive subject advisor updates or contact us using our support portal. | 5 |\n| Updated Candidate Malpractice.\u003Cbr>Candidate malpractice in examinations must be reported to Pearson using a JCQ Form MI (available at [http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/malpractice](http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/malpractice)). The completed form should be emailed to [candidatemalpractice@pearson.com](candidatemalpractice@pearson.com) .\u003Cbr>Please provide as much information and supporting documentation as possible. Note that the final decision regarding appropriate sanctions lies with Pearson . | 28 |\n| Updated Staff/centre malpractice.\u003Cbr>The form, supporting documentation and as much information as possible can be emailed to: [pqsmalpractice@pearson.com. Note](pqsmalpractice@pearson.com. Note) that the final decision regarding appropriate sanctions lies with Pearson . | 29 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nAbout this specification 1  \nWhy choose Edexcel qualifications? 3  \nWhy choose the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in  \nPakistan Studies? 4  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 5  \nQualification at a glance 6  \nPakistan Studies content 8  \nPaper 1: History and culture of Pakistan 9  \nPaper 2: The landscape, people and economy of Pakistan 20  \nAssessment information 25  \nAdministration and general information 27  \nEntries 27  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special  \nconsideration and malpractice 27  \nAwarding and reporting 29  \nStudent recruitment and progression 29  \nAppendices 30  \nAppendix 1: Codes 31  \nAppendix 2: Transferable skills 32  \nAppendix 3: Glossary 34  \nAppendix 4: Command word taxonomy 35  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Pakistan Studies is part of a suite of Intern","cbCaie14aNgEpSw1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaie14aNgEpSw1","pdf",585124,"English","# About this specification\n## Summary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Pakistan Studies (4PA1) specification Issue 2 Changes\n## About this specification\n## Why choose Edexcel qualifications?\n## Why choose the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Pakistan Studies?\n## Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification\n## Qualification at a glance\n## Pakistan Studies content\n## Paper 1: History and culture of Pakistan\n## Paper 2: The landscape, people and economy of Pakistan\n## Assessment information\n## Administration and general information\n## Appendices\n## Appendix 1: Codes\n## Appendix 2: Transferable skills\n## Appendix 3: Glossary\n## Appendix 4: Command word taxonomy","[{\"question\":\"What are the key dates for this Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Pakistan Studies specification, Issue 2?\",\"answer\":\"First teaching is September 2017, first examination is June 2019, and first certification is August 2019.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the qualification structure for the Pakistan Studies International GCSE?\",\"answer\":\"It is a linear qualification, with all papers taken at the end of the course of study.\"},{\"question\":\"What changed in Issue 2 compared with the previous issue?\",\"answer\":\"Issue 2 adds information on onscreen assessment, updates the subject advisor support details, and revises both candidate and staff/centre malpractice reporting guidance.\"}]","International GCSE - Pakistan Studies (9–1) Specification - Issue 2 - Summary of changes | PDF",1792466960,101]