Pakistani authorities on Monday temporarily shut down at least three leading institutions, including the National Defence University, due to the fear of possible attacks by the militants.
The move by the Pakistani authorities to temporarily close down the armed forces run National Defense University, Air University and Bahria University in addition to other institutions, came after a security alert was issued by intelligence organisations about a possible attack on military-linked educational institutions of higher learning.
“At least three armed forces-run universities that include the National Defense University, Air University and Bahria University and a few other higher institutions were shut temporarily after intelligence was received about a possible attack on them,” said a source.
The measure was taken as the identities of the Baloch militants killed in the airstrikes in Iran were revealed, showing those killed were important rebels wanted for the attack in Balochistan province.
The three premier universities are respectively run by the Army, the Air Force and the Navy.
