LAHORE: Students of Punjab University’s Plant Pathology department attempted self-immolation on Wednesday, demanding the Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognise their degrees.
The students, who have been making the demands for the past nine months, stated that they have not been able to secure jobs due to the their degrees not being recognised by the authority.
The university had started admissions and the program without the approval of the HEC.
The students began their protest outside the Vice Chancellor’s office, where clashes broke out between the police and the students after they tried to enter the office.
Later, two students doused themselves in kerosene oil and tried to set themselves on fire. They were later calmed down by the police and other students.
The VC ‘s office has stated that the matter is pending with the HEC.
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