PESHAWAR: The senate of University of Peshawar has in principal approved more concrete policy to eliminate chances of plagiarism, introduce more sophisticated system to identify any malpractice in this respect and ensure upholding of moral values to achieve the desired standard of research studies.

According to a handout, a meeting held under the chairmanship of NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani at Governor’s House, conceded to a proposal to enact new laws for award of more strict punishment to the students, if found guilty of committing plagiarism in the research studies.

It was stressed that the management of the university should acquire the latest computer software and modern systems to detect malpractices in the examination system and ensure complete transparency in conduct of research studies.

Secretary to governor Sikander Qayum and secretary for higher education Atta-ur-Rehman Lodhi were also present on the occasion where UoP VC Prof Dr Azmat Hayat briefed the meeting about working of the institution.F.P.Report