Pakistan University Scandal: Over 500 Suspicious Degrees, Financial Irregularities Uncovered

An extensive inquiry has uncovered a major scandal at Gomal University in Pakistan, revealing over 500 suspicious degrees and significant financial irregularities. Official documents indicate the investigation, launched on the directives of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Higher Education, Meena Khan Afridi, aims to root out corruption and ensure transparency within the province's higher education institutions.

The university administration formed an inquiry committee on April 23, 2026, to scrutinize affiliation accounts and financial records of private affiliated colleges. The committee's findings point to a pattern of alleged fake degrees, embezzlement of public funds, and questionable financial transactions.

Evidence uncovered by the committee suggests that some deposit slips may be forged, and in several instances, university dues were reportedly deposited into accounts unrelated to the institution. These revelations have cast a shadow over the university's academic and financial integrity, prompting calls for accountability and reform.