Prof. Dr. Abdul Majid, a distinguished faculty member at the University of Gujrat, has been honored with the Best Publication Award in the Physical Sciences category at the 10th HEC National Research Awards 2025, hosted by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. This prestigious recognition celebrates Dr. Majid’s outstanding scholarly contribution to the field of […]
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HEC offers postgraduate scholarships in Germany
Students who want to study in Germany can now apply for a scholarship from the German assistance organization Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), according to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Scholarships have been announced by the organization for students pursuing a Master’s degree in their Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS). “Under the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses […]
Attention students: HEC asks to take admission only in recognised higher educational institutions
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has aksed the students seeking admission in higher educational institutions of the country to only choose HEC recognised institution. According to official sources from HEC, it is notified for information of the students, parents and the general public that the HEC has been empowered, by virtue of its 2022 Ordinance […]
HEC chairman announces to resume Prime Minister’s laptop scheme
Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Mukhtar Ahmed has announced to resume Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme in the next few days. The HEC chairman made the announcement while speaking with journalists in Karachi. With assistance from Microsoft and other international organizations, the HEC will also launch a programme for online courses for students […]
HEC invites applications under Pak-France Research Program
HEC invites applications under Pak-France Research Program. The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan has invited applications from Pakistan’s faculty members of public and private universities, for funding under the Pak-France PERIDOT Research Program 2022. According to official sources from HEC, the proposals from faculty members endorsed by heads of HEIs and Offices of Research, Innovation […]
HEC removes GCU VC from VCs search committee
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has taken action over the issue of PTI Chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political speech at Lahore’s Government College University (GCU). According to a notification issued on Tuesday, the HEC removed GCU Vice-Chancellor Professor Asghar Zaidi from the Vice Chancellor’s Search Committee for holding a political gathering at the premises. According to HEC, […]
Students from flood-hit areas to get 2 semester fee deferral: HEC Chairman
Students from flood-hit areas to get 2 semester fee deferral: HEC Chairman. Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed on Friday said the students from flood-affected areas, enrolled at public and private universities, would get fee deferral for two semesters to mitigate their problems. He said all public and private universities were working to […]
Chairman HEC stresses skill-based education
On the 20th Anniversary of Higher Education Commission Pakistan Daily Times interviewed newly appointed Chairman HEC Dr Mukhtar Ahmad who had already been heading HEC in Pmln previous term, During the interview he shared new plans and strategies HEC is going to follow to achieve their top educational goals regarding different Universities in Pakistan. Chairman […]
Alert: HEC halts admissions to this university
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) notified students on Wednesday that it has stopped accepting applications of students to a private university. The education organisation announced on Twitter that it would no longer be accepting students from all fields at Isra University as of Fall 2022. The HEC said that this would include all admissions, including […]
Chairman HEC seeks support of political leadership to resolve higher education issues
ISLAMABAD: Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed on Wednesday said that there was a need for the political leadership to cooperate in ensuring quality and implementing effective policies in higher education. While giving a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training, he said that the highest-burden on […]