Chairperson of the Department of Film & Broadcasting, SCS University of the Punjab, Prof. Dr. Lubna Zaheer had a meeting with the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar. She congratulated him on assuming the charge of the Commission and expressed her confidence that, given his vast and distinguished […]
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HEC mandates AI course in all universities from Fall 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has directed all public and private universities in Pakistan to introduce a mandatory three-credit-hour course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, starting from the Fall 2026 session. Read More: HEC announces Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships In a letter to vice chancellors and heads of universities, HEC’s […]
HEC announces mandatory certifications, internship for undergraduate degrees
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced a landmark initiative to enhance the employability of Pakistani graduates by making professional internships and industry-relevant certifications a mandatory part of all undergraduate degree programmes. This policy, which builds on the Undergraduate Education Policy 2023, is designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and the practical skills […]
Illegal hiring scandal hits COMSATS, Urdu university
The Public Accounts Committee’s subcommittee has revealed hundreds of illegal appointments at two major universities in Islamabad. COMSATS University made 544 illegal faculty hires, while the Federal Urdu University hired 57 employees without proper procedure. The audit report said COMSATS ignored recruitment laws, and the Higher Education Commission still approved the appointments. Committee members questioned […]
HEC signs MoU with five universities in collaboration with SMEDA
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 […]
Single national curriculum to end division, provide level playing field: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Thursday said that the single national curriculum (SNC) would not only do away with the division within the nation but also provide a level playing field to the students. The minister, addressing the distribution ceremony of awards and prizes among the position holders of Federal […]
Sargodha University Sports Gala 2022 begins with grand opening ceremony
Sargodha : The executive director Higher Education Commission Islamabad Dr Shaista Sohail stressed on students to participate in games to learn the lessons of life, such as teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, responsibility, and self-discipline. She was addressing the opening ceremony of 18th University Sports Gala 2022 (USG) held on Wednesday at cricket ground Sargodha University. A […]
Higher education on lines of modern sciences key to progress: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said at the level of higher education, teaching youth the contemporary modern sciences was key to progress and development. Chairing a review meeting on the promotion of higher education, the prime minister said the federal government would provide all possible assistance to provinces to promote higher education. The […]
Saad hits tons in each innings as State Bank take total control
State Bank of Pakistan captain Saad Ali led from the front adding a second century in the match to give his side a firm grip on the third day of the Patron’s Trophy Grade II 2018-19 final at the Pindi Stadium against Higher Education Commission (HEC) here on Saturday. State Bank resumed their second innings […]
Higher Education Commission rules and universities on charity
The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan was established in 2002 with the aim of raising the quality bar in higher education and for promoting educational research and development in the country. It was also given the task of implementing reforms in faculty development; promoting excellence in learning and research; developing leadership, management and governance; and […]