Govt decides to open universities from today National May 27, 2021 PESHAWAR: In pursuance of the decision of the Task Force on COVID-19, the government has decided to open all the public and private universities, medical and dental colleges, nursing schools/-colleges, paramedical/allied health sciences schools and colleges from May 27 (today) with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs). However, it was stated in a notification that only the students of 3rd year, 4th year of BDS and 3rd year, 4th year and final year MBBS would be allowed to attend the classes on-campus strictly as per SOPs. The government has asked the vice-chancellors, deans and principals to ensure arrangements for vaccination of all the students.