ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is set to roll out a blockchain-powered digital attestation system, enabling individuals to get their degrees verified online and without visiting offices or submitting physical documents.
According to HEC officials, the commission would introduce a blockchain-based platform through which applicants could submit requests online and track applications.
They said HEC has entered into an agreement with CMPak and its joint venture partner Wibbow Technologies to establish the platform.
No in-person visits for degree attestation
The officials said for students and graduates, the change meant no in-person visits, faster processing and easier sharing of verified credentials, especially for those living outside major cities or applying from abroad. They hoped that the system will become operational by June 30.
Earlier in February, National Assembly Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Government Assurances asked the commission to reduce the turnaround time in degree attestation.
The committee was of the view that the degree attestation system in vogue was cumbersome and also had a financial burden on students.
The project would be implemented before 30th June, 2026, linking HEC with initially 25 universities and the Attestation Directorate of the Foreign Office.
