The federal government has decided to limit the authority of the HigherEducation Commission (HEC).
The cabinet committee for legislation has given nod for the amendments inthe HEC laws. According to the proposed amendments, the status of thefederal minister will be taken back from the HEC chairman.
The laws of HEC will be approved by the ministry of education, while theexecutive director of the Higher Education Commission will also beappointed by the government.
The amendments will be presented before the federal cabinet for finalapproval, the sources said.
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