Student death: Senate seeks open gold medalist probe
Student death centres on Laiba Ijaz as a Senate human rights panel seeks an open inquiry into alleged overseas study fraud and urges agencies to protect Pakistani applicants.
A Senate human rights panel on Tuesday sought an open inquiry into gold medalist Laiba Ijaz’s death.
Police briefed senators on the case, alleged overseas study fraud, and steps against suspects.
HEC and the Foreign Ministry were absent and told to bring records to the next sitting.
Senators want Islamabad Police, NCCIA, FIA, HEC and the Foreign Ministry to work together against fake consultancies.
About Rs5 million was recovered in a separate overseas education and visa fraud matter.