Hundreds of students in Pakistan are facing uncertainty as the Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) degree verification system has been non-operational for 10 days, according to sources. This critical situation affects students seeking to study abroad or apply for jobs and immigration. The HEC’s attestation service is the most important step in verifying the authenticity of educational documents, a requirement for foreign universities and employers.
Despite submitting online applications, students have not received their challans, and their concerns remain unaddressed. The HEC officials have acknowledged the system malfunction in Islamabad, assuring that the issue will be resolved, and challans and appointment dates will be issued once the system is restored.
This disruption has caused anxiety among students who rely on the HEC’s verification service to pursue their academic and professional goals. The commission’s prompt attention is essential to resolve this crisis and ensure the smooth progress of students’ plans.