Chairman Higher Education Commission for VCs team to verify degrees
ISLAMABAD (APP) - Former Chairman of Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Atta-ur Rehman said on Wednesday that HEC might face pressure in the wake of verification of educational credentials of the parliamentarians. He also suggested formation of a team to accelerate the process.
Talking to newsmen, he said firstly the status of universities would have to be ascertained that whether they were recognized or not. “The respective universities will have to verify the signatures bearing the degrees. Examining the previous educational certificates, it will also be seen whether there is any gap in two degrees,” said Atta-ur Rehman. He clarified that every university had its own verification system and the university vice chancellors and the administration may face pressure in this regard.
“I suggest a team of vice chancellors should be formed. They should go to the universities to examine the process as well as get the degrees verified,” he added.Nation
