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HEC signs MoU with five universities in collaboration with SMEDA

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), Higher Education Commission (HEC) and five Universities for National Idea Lab initiative pilot phase was held at HEC Secretariat on Tuesday. The universities include National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Islamabad, National Textile University (NTU) Faisalabad, Institute of Management […]

Out of school children, decline in foundational learning key issues of Pak: Tanveer

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain on Thursday said that out of school children and the decline in foundational learning due to Covid-19 are the key issues being faced in Pakistan nowadays. Welcoming a delegation of World Bank and FCDO, Rana Tanveer said that there is a dire need for […]

HEC embarks textbook writing program to enhance competitiveness in research & development

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ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has embarked upon the Textbook Writing Support Programme (TWSP) to enhance the competitiveness in Research and Development and to create a strong team of authors in the country by broadening the authorship cadre.  According to official sources on Thursday, potential author must have at least three years consecutive experience […]

FDE announces uniform promotion policy from grade-I to 9

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced a Uniform Promotion Policy for Classes one to nine for the annual examination 2022 to promote the students to the next higher classes. FDE, in that regard, has directed all Area Education Officers/Heads of Schools and Colleges to implement the uniform policy in all Islamabad Model Schools […]

NUML among 601-800 world universities in THE Impact Rankings 2022

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The National University of Modern Languages (NUML) has attained yet another milestone by achieving 601-800 global ranking by Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking 2022. According to details, NUML has achieved 11th position amongst Pakistani Universities. In the category of “Quality Education” it has been ranked 4th at Pakistan level and  101-200 globally. The Times […]

Chaudhry Abdur Rehman urged PM to appoint HEC chairman on merit

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Chaudhry Abdur Rehman Chairman of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan wrote a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanding to appoint Higher Education Commission (HEC) chairman on merit and in a transparent way. Chaudhary Abdur Rehman said that appointing the HEC chairman on merit will be the right decision to save higher education in the country. Furthermore, he […]

A Dangerous Road

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A phenomenally-charged, mammoth roadshow to the tune of thousands is not an appropriate audience to question the integrity of the country’s higher judiciary. But then again, someone who fought till the last nano-second to refuse to give up the hot seat could not be expected to become quiet the next day. Former prime minister Imran […]

Literacy Program benefits 4 million rural women 

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ISLAMABAD: Around 4 million rural women got benefitted from National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) Literacy Programme highlighting the importance of education and education for the empowerment of rural women. Talking to APP, Director General NCHD  Hassan Baig said the importance of education in remote areas, especially for women. He said NCHD’s Literacy program is […]

21 Pakistani universities named among world’s best universities for 2022

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Almost 21 Pakistani universities have been highlighted in the best global universities for 2022 published by US News and World Report, a Washington-based ranking guide. According to the latest rankings, Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad has been ranked 461 in the latest new US World Ranking 2022. QAU is followed by Aga Khan University and COMSATS […]