The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), per its latest undergraduate policy, recently issued the credit and non-credit hours of practical learning, internship and General Education (GE) including thematic studies. “No pilot testing was conducted for this policy, nor has the HEC introduced any programmes for the training of teachers. The second is a four-year professional degree (Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor Studies in Nursing). Similarly, relevant Pakistan Studies and Islamic studies courses will also be a part of the GE in language skills and civilization section. The sessions revealed unanimously, that the vision of internship was a part of the former HEC policy, yet it was not termed mandatory for students of each discipline.

Source: The Express Tribune March 15, 2021 04:18 UTC