The interim government on Thursday (Aug 15) instructed all educational institutions across the country to resume academic activities from Aug 18. The secondary and higher education division of the education ministry published a notification in this regard. It asked respective authorities to take necessary steps, local media reported.
University Grants Commission (UGC) acting chairman Prof Muhammed Alamgir said universities can reopen their campuses after discussing the matter at their syndicate, academic council as well as with teachers and students.