Tag: HEC
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Students panic as HEC’s degree verification system malfunctions
The Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) degree verification system in Lahore has been faulty since the past 10 days. According to HEC sources, the malfunction has resulted in the suspension of degree verification for hundreds of students, causing serious issues for those intending to pursue higher education abroad. Students have expressed frustration over their futile visits…
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List of illegal, unrecognised universities across Pakistan made public
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan recently released a list of illegal and ‘fake’ campuses of universities and higher education institutions across the country. According to the HEC, degrees obtained from these institutions will not be recognised by the commission. To ensure students across the country obtain valid degrees, the HEC has urged students…
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FIA report reveals fake LLB students
Nearly 4000 students from affiliated law colleges of Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) in Multan are suspected of being “non-genuine”, according to a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) report. The FIA submitted the report to the Supreme Court on Monday, which disclosed that 3,997 individuals allegedly attempted to sit the LLB exam without ever attending classes. According…
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HEC withdraws notification banning Holi
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has withdrawn a controversial ban on Holi celebrations in universities. A notification issued by HEC on Thursday stated that the commission is respectful of faith, religions, beliefs and the festivals associated with them. “Considering that the message inferred from the communication has regrettably led to misinterpretation, HEC is pleased to…
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No Holi festival in universities anymore
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has banned Holi celebrations in educational institutes throughout the country, citing a deviation from the sociocultural values and Islamic identity of Pakistan. The notification regarding the ban was issued by HEC on Tuesday. According to the notification, students are prohibited from observing the festival to uphold sociocultural values. “While there…
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Govt allocates only Rs97 billion for education affairs and services in budget 2023-24
The federal government has designated a budget of only Rs97.098 billion for education affairs and services in the fiscal year 2023-24. This allocation reflects a 5.5 per cent increase compared to the revised allocation of Rs91.777 billion for the current fiscal year.
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HEC to relaunch PM’s Laptop Scheme soon
The Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme would be relaunched under the Youth Development Initiative, according to Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, within the next few days. Speaking to the media, he further stated that HEC would launch a programme for online courses for students in Pakistan’s institutions with assistance from Microsoft and other…
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Here’s how Pakistani students can apply for Moroccan Government Scholarships
The Moroccan Agency of International Cooperation (AMCI) has offered scholarships to Pakistani students who want to enroll in public higher education, technical, and vocational institutions in Morocco for the academic year 2022–2023. The deadline for Higher Education Commission (HEC) to receive nominations is set for September 20, 2022. How to apply for the scholarship: An…
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Govt unveils Rs9.5 trillion budget 2022-23, focused on sustainable growth
The federal budget for 2022-23 has been revealed with a total outlay of Rs9,502 billion. It includes measures for sustainable economic growth, industrial and agricultural development, and aid for the poor ones. Finance Minister, Miftah Ismail began his address by claiming that the PTI administration had left Pakistan’s economy in shambles and harmed investor confidence…
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PM says ‘no question of cut in HEC budget’, two days after educationist raises issue in Op-ed
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said there is no question of a cut in the budget of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). “There is no question of a cut in the budget of Higher Education Commission. I am aware of the negative effect that cuts have had on higher education during the past four years.…