HEC Postpones Major Exams in Balochistan Over Security Risks in the provincial capital, Quetta.
In a major move, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has postponed two major entry tests in Balochistan due to prevailing security concerns in the provincial capital, Quetta.
In a statement issued on Saturday, HEC said the Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) and the Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT), scheduled for 1 February 2026, would not be held in Balochistan.