Three universities in Islamabad shut over security threats

Three universities in Islamabad shut over security threats

Islamabad: At least three were shut down in federal capital over security threats.

According to sources, three universities affiliated with Pakistan’s military have been shut for an indefinite period over security concerns. The administrations of Bahria, Air and National Defence Universities issued directives for the closure, they added.

They further said that final examinations of university students have also been affected due to the sudden closure.

Police said that security was already beefed up in the federal capital due to the upcoming elections and ongoing sit-ins by Baloch protesters at the press club.