Universities to continue to operate as per HEC Guidelines
Islamabad, February 26, 2021: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has clarified that all universities will continue to operate as per guidelines issued by the HEC earlier.
Baaghi TV: According to reports, the recent announcement of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training is about the resumption of a regular five-day school for urban centres of Karachi, Hyderabad, Lahore, and Peshawar.
Earlier, schools in these cities were restricted to a three-day school week by NCOC in view of a high prevalence of COVID-19. NCOC has removed these restrictions following a fresh assessment of the prevailing situation in these cities.
It is reiterated that all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) will continue academic and research operations in accordance with the relevant instructions already provided by the HEC in the following COVID-19 guidance notes.
Health and safety guidelines communicated by the HEC or prescribed by the Government should be implemented strictly and will remain effective until and unless modified.
Universities are advised to seek further guidance, if required, from the Chair or the provincial/regional members of the Covid-19 Oversight Committee or email at mgbhatti@hec.gov.pk.
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