Punjab HEC decides to close illegal private universities in province

Lahore: Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) has decided to take action against all illegal private universities by closing their campuses.

Almost 12 private universities have been declared up to the standard though; the inspection of other universities is also in progress.

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According to the sources, Higher Education Commission has issued directions to the officials to clearly monitor the working as well as facilities of the institutions.

The varsities along with the substandard services will be closed without any delay.

According to HEC, several universities built in small bungalows are running M.phil and PhD programs along with the absence of vigilant faculty and teachers because of which action is required against them.

It is important to mention here that such universities are holding license from federal HEC which Punjab HEC is not accepting it.

The chairman of Punjab HEC Dr Nizam-ud-Din said that no favor or reference will be accommodated in this regard.

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