In a significant shift in Pakistan’s higher education landscape, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has decided to remove Pakistan Studies as a compulsory subject for undergraduate programs. The policy, slated to take effect in the 2023 scheme of studies, means that BA, BSc, and all honors degree programs will no longer mandate the inclusion of Pakistan Studies in their curricula.
However, this decision has not been without its share of criticism. Officials, including representatives from the Federation of All Pakistan Academic Staff Association and Dr. Amjad Magsi, the General Secretary of the Punjab University Academic Staff Association, have voiced concerns. They argue that this move might question national sentiment and have urged the HEC to reconsider, emphasizing that Pakistan Studies should not be replaced with another subject.
In response, the HEC clarified that universities are not obligated to strictly adhere to this policy; it will be an individual institution’s decision whether or not to include Pakistan Studies in their undergraduate programs. This development sparks a debate on the balance between academic flexibility and the preservation of national identity within the educational framework.
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