National Assembly Urges Hec To Expedite Degree Attestation Process

On February 28, 2026, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Government Assurances urged the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to expedite the degree attestation process, which has been criticized for being cumbersome and financially burdensome for students. MNA Nuzhat Sadiq, chairing the committee, emphasized the need for a streamlined approach, stating that the current system 'places an unnecessary financial burden on students.' The committee reviewed a report on previous assurances made by the Minister for Education regarding the attestation process and highlighted the importance of minimizing the turnaround time from application submission to completion. The HEC chairman informed the committee about a new blockchain-based system aimed at addressing these issues, which is expected to be implemented by June 30, 2026, linking HEC with 25 universities and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Attestation Directorate.