The interim government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa approached the Higher Education Commission (HEC) with a request to discontinue all Associate degree programs within the province.
Following this, the HEC formally announced the closure of these programs across the entire region. The background of these associate degree programs dates back to 2012 and 2013 when BS degrees were not yet formally integrated into college prospectuses.
However, as time progressed, it became apparent that students were not expressing substantial interest in pursuing Associate degree programs.
In its official statement, the HEC emphasized the diminishing enthusiasm among students for these particular degrees.
Considering the constantly low levels of interest, the Higher Education Commission decided to eliminate all associate programs throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
This move reflects a response to the evolving educational landscape and the preferences of students within the region.