Universities to remain online

LAHORE: Following the announcement by the government for extension in closure of academic institutions in specific cities due to the recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has made it clear that all universities would continue to operate as per the guidelines issued earlier except for the educational institutions which were earlier closed due to the high positivity rate. All such universities and higher education institutions would remain closed for physical attendance until April 11, 2021. However, academic activities will continue online during this period. Moreover, on-going and pre-scheduled exams can be conducted as planned with complete observance of COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

The universities have been advised to ensure strict observance of the COVID-19 minimum health and safety protocols i.e. thermal scanning, wearing facemasks, social distancing, availability and regular use of sanitizer and disinfection of buildings. In addition, the universities have been advised to seek further guidance, if required from the Chair or the provincial/regional members of the COVID-19 Oversight Committee or email at mgbhatti@hec.gov.pk.

roll number slips: PU Dept of Exam has issued roll number slips of private, division improvement and late college students for examination of Associate Degree in Arts/Science, BA/BSc/, Special category and hearing impaired candidates’ of Part-II annual exam 2021. Roll number slips can be downloaded from PU’s official website www.pu.edu.pk. While the regular students can collect their roll number slips from their colleges concerned.