HEC takes U-Turn
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) today issued another notification withdrawing its earlier order of imposing ban on Holi festivals in the universities in Pakistan.
In a notification issued on Thursday, the HEC said that it respected all religions and faiths.
“The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is highly respectful of all religions, faiths, and beliefs, and the associated festivals and celebrations observed in the country,” notification added.
“The message communicated in this regard is in no way intended to hurt the sentiments of any individual or group.”
HEC imposes ban on Holi festivals in universities
The Higher Education Commission imposed a complete ban on the celebration of Holi festivals in all universities throughout Pakistan.
The HEC took the decision after the students of Quaid-i-Azam University celebrated Holi Festival on June 12.
The festival became viral on social media.
Students of Quaid-e-Azam University are dancing on Pushto songs.
Meanwhile, the Commission has issued a notification wherein it expressed a concern over the recent Holi festival at Quaid-e-Azam University. The HEC describing the event as a complete detachment from the sociocultural values of Pakistan. The Commission also termed it a threat to the country’s ‘Islamic identity’.
The students must be aware of the self-serving vested interests of those who use them for their own ends,“ the notification added.
Moreover, thousands of students of Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad celebrated the Holi Festival with great enthusiasm.
The participation of thousands of students in the Holi Festival demonstrates religious harmony and tolerance at Quaid-e-Azam University.
It also shows the respect the students have for their university fellows who follow the Hindu faith in Pakistan.
