Universities will remain closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays across the country, the HEC notification said
Islamabad: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News – April 2)Second abbreviation(2026). Higher Education Commission The government announced that universities across the country will operate four days a week as part of an austerity drive aimed at cutting expenses.
An official notification stated that universities will remain closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays across the country.
The decision was taken in line with the cost-cutting measures being implemented in education sector.
The decision was officially issued by the Ministry Federalism education Vocational training will be applied to institutions operating within the framework Higher Education Commission As well as federalism blackboard.
The notification also states that public sector schools will also not hold physical classes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. However, educational institutions, including universities, maybe Conduct online classes on Fridays.