The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has reintroduced a ban on public universities granting new affiliations to colleges and institutes, according to a report by Dunya News. This move comes as the HEC seeks to implement revised criteria for affiliations, which have not yet been finalized.

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In a formal directive, the HEC has ordered government universities to refrain from awarding new affiliations to colleges or institutes until the updated guidelines are released. The commission has also taken steps to ensure that the matter is publicized, instructing that all advertisements related to affiliations in both electronic and print media be immediately withdrawn. The HEC has emphasized that strict adherence to these instructions is required and has warned of potential consequences for institutions or individuals who fail to comply.

The decision to impose the ban comes after a significant financial impact faced by government universities in the previous year. Due to the same restrictions, public universities incurred losses amounting to billions of rupees, as many colleges had to delay or cancel their affiliation applications. The move raises concerns over the ongoing challenges faced by universities in managing their financial stability, with the prospect of additional losses this year if the situation persists.

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