The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced the closure of BS programs in public sector colleges, replacing them with associate degree programs.
According to a statement issued by the Education Department, several subjects previously offered under the BS program have been deemed unnecessary and are being phased out in 36 colleges across the province.
The list of discontinued subjects includes Pashto, Political Science, Urdu, Pakistan Studies, and other disciplines. Officials explained that the move was prompted by consistently low enrollment and a high dropout rate in these programs.
The department further stated that the new associate degree program will focus on market-relevant fields, ensuring students gain skills that align with employment opportunities.