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Private varsities worried over shortage of students

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HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Private universities in western Herat province are facing a shortage of students -- an issue that is aggravating their financial woes.

Niamatullah Sarwari, head of a private university, told Pajhwok Afghan News: “The closure of schools and universities after the spread of Covid-19 has had a negative impact on the future of education. This is hurting the education system and has discouraged people to return.”

Following the regime change and departure of qualified teachers from Herat, private universities started facing a shortage of students. They are worried about their sustainability.

He said private universities were currently facing . . .

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