HEC Begins Degree Verification After Senate Push, Breakthrough Led by Bushra Anjum Butt
ISLAMABAD: Thousands of students across Pakistan are set to receive long-awaited relief as the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has finally initiated the verification of pending degrees, following sustained pressure and intervention led by Senator Bushra Anjum Butt and the Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education.
The long standing issue, which had left graduates unable to pursue higher education or secure employment, saw a major breakthrough after the Senate committee, under the leadership of Senator Bushra Anjum Butt, took consistent notice of the matter and pushed for its resolution at the highest levels.
According to officials, the committee held more than 15 detailed sessions to address legal and administrative bottlenecks that had stalled the attestation process for years. The matter gained further momentum after directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who instructed authorities to resolve the issue on a priority basis to safeguard the future of affected students.
Senator Bushra Anjum Butt termed the development a major success for students, stating that the committee remained fully committed to ensuring that bureaucratic delays do not undermine educational and professional opportunities. She emphasized that resolving this issue was essential to restore confidence in the education system and protect the rights of graduates.
Following the Senate committee’s ruling, HEC Chairman Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar directed relevant departments to immediately streamline procedures and clear the backlog of pending cases, signaling the start of a long-awaited process.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the move, noting that delayed degree verification had previously blocked access to scholarships, foreign admissions, and government jobs for a large number of students. The latest development is expected to unlock these opportunities and ease uncertainty faced by graduates.
Officials reaffirmed that student welfare remains a key priority, while observers credited the Senate committee’s sustained oversight particularly the role of Senator Bushra Anjum Butt as a decisive factor in resolving the prolonged issue.
