Pakistan, Aug. 28 -- The Trump administration has moved to tighten internship work rules for international students at US universities. The federal government issued a memo on August 24 outlining concerns about certain work authorisations. It warned universities about possible violations of federal regulations. Officials said schools could lose certification to enroll foreign students. The move has already prompted some universities to pause applications.

The memo focuses on Curricular Practical Training, or CPT, for international students. The programme allows students to gain practical experience linked to their academic studies. Federal officials said some recent authorisations appeared inconsistent with existing requirements. The rul...