Chitral (Chitral Express): The proposal to introduce a four-year BS program on Climate Change and Sustainability was considered at the 9th meeting of the University of Chitral’s Academic Council.
The meeting was held in the university’s conference room under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Hazirullah. Various important academic, administrative and policy-related matters of the university were reviewed in detail.
The meeting discussed amendments to the rules and regulations for merit scholarships, effective use of vacant seats, student migration, credit transfers and examination-related matters.
On this occasion, the proposal to launch a four-year BS program on Climate Change and Sustainability in collaboration with the Department of Botany and the Department of Zoology was also discussed. The proposed program aims to promote higher education and research activities relating to climate change and sustainable development.
The meeting also reviewed the provision of additional seats in the fifth semester of BS Computer Science, the formulation of institutional policies in accordance with the standards set by the National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC) and the Higher Education Commission (HEC), and various proposals to further improve academic standards.
The meeting expressed its commitment to continuing efforts to improve academic standards at the university, provide new educational opportunities and promote academic programs aligned with modern requirements.
Source: https://chitralexpress.com/updates/2026/11/05/106747/

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