The attestation of degrees/transcripts and diplomas
awarded by the chartered universities/degree awarding institutions of Pakistan
both in public and private sector was transferred to the Higher Education
Commission by the Government of Pakistan in May, 2000.
Equivalence means that the studies undertaken in foreign educational
institutions or degrees/diplomas obtained are regarded as equal to corresponding
degrees/diplomas obtained in local educational institutions. To find similar and
identical systems of education in various countries is very difficult but after
having developed a mechanism of equivalence, the term implies that there is
reasonable measure of similarity and commonality between the two courses of
studies and recognition entitles its holder to rights enjoyed by those who have
completed their degrees successfully at local institutions.
The Higher Education Commission is the sole regulatory body of higher education
in Pakistan and in terms of Section 10 (1-o) of its Ordinance, the Commission is
entrusted with the job to:
“Determine the equivalence and recognition of degrees, diplomas and certificates
awarded by institutions within the country and abroad"
The attestation of
degrees/transcripts and diplomas awarded by the chartered universities/degree
awarding institutions of Pakistan both in public and private sector was
transferred to the Higher Education Commission by the Government of Pakistan in
May, 2000.
Equivalence means that the
studies undertaken in foreign educational institutions or degrees/diplomas
obtained are regarded as equal to corresponding degrees/diplomas obtained in
local educational institutions. To find similar and identical systems of
education in various countries is very difficult but after having developed a
mechanism...
