HEC declares degrees of 80 former lawmakers authentic

HEC sends report to ECP, states degrees of 101 former MNAs, MPAs yet to be verified.


Web Desk April 06, 2013
HEC sends report to ECP, states degrees of 101 former MNAs, MPAs yet to be verified. PHOTO: FILE

ISLAMABAD: Degrees of 80 former lawmakers were declared authentic by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), Express News reported on Saturday.

The number was revealed in a report submitted by the HEC to the Election Commission of Pakistan.

The report further stated that degrees of 101 former MNAs and MPAs are yet to be verified.

The issue of fake degrees has cast a shadow over the political future of scores of former lawmakers as many degrees have been declared fake.

The ECP had reopened cases against former lawmakers accused of holding fake degrees on the directives of the Supreme Court.

COMMENTS (3)

Lahore voice | 11 years ago | Reply

If they really have degrees than our Standard of education are very low in world. HEC improve university cirrcuilm in Pakistan... Can HEC???

Lahore voice | 11 years ago | Reply

If they really have degrees than our Standard of education are very low in world. HEC improve university cirrcuilm in Pakistan

VIEW MORE COMMENTS
Replying to X

Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.

For more information, please see our Comments FAQ