Pakistan has introduced a stricter policy regarding higher education qualifications from Afghanistan, directing the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to immediately halt the recognition of degrees issued by Afghan higher education institutions.
The decision marks a significant change in Pakistan’s approach toward the verification and recognition of Afghan academic qualifications.
HEC Ordered to Stop Degree Recognition
Under the new policy, the HEC has been instructed to discontinue the recognition of higher education degrees obtained from Afghanistan. The move affects Afghan academic qualifications that would previously have been considered for recognition under existing procedures.
The decision places greater restrictions on the acceptance of Afghan higher education credentials in Pakistan.
Policy Tightens Academic Recognition
The development adds another layer to the changing relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with policies concerning education, documentation and cross-border movement becoming increasingly restrictive.
The suspension of degree recognition could have implications for Afghan graduates seeking to pursue further education or professional opportunities in Pakistan.