This was suggested by Federal Minister for Federal Education and Profession Training Shafqat Mahmood on Friday while addressing a Vice-Chancellors Committee meeting on Friday. In this regard, the education minister said there is a need to ensure that the faculty hired is qualified and the curriculum is up-to-date. Terming the recently-launched Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships a game-changer in extending support to students from low-income families, the education minister asked universities to supplement it with scholarships from their funds. Earlier, HEC Chairman Dr Banuri underlined the critical issues faced by universities across the country such as harassment on campuses. In his welcome remarks, Dr Ali said heads of universities must sensitise students and create awareness about COVID-19.

Source: The Express Tribune March 07, 2020 05:48 UTC