Environmental degradation has emerged as one of the most formidable challenges confronting South Asia in the twenty-first century. Across the region, climate variability, declining natural resources, deteriorating air quality, and rapid urbanisation have intensified ecological vulnerabilities and placed unprecedented pressure on public health, economic stability, and sustainable development. Among South Asian nations, Pakistan remains particularly […]
Higher Education
Higher Education for the New World Order
The Guardian’s well-known quote states that “Democracy dies in darkness.” One may argue that democracy also suffers when higher education fails to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. Instead of critically debating the implications of politically and ideologically motivated wars, the shifting geopolitical landscape, climate change, and the emergence of Artificial Intelligence, many educators, […]
UoG unveils MY UoG app, Smart Assist to enhance student services
GUJRAT – The University of Gujrat has launched the MY UoG app and UoG Smart Assist, designed to provide students with seamless access to academic and administrative services. The initiative reflects the varsity’s commitment to leveraging technology for student convenience, making admissions and campus services more accessible than ever before. A meeting chaired by Vice […]
University of Karachi exam boycott leaves thousands of students uncertain
Thousands of students at University of Karachi are facing uncertainty as a teachers’ boycott of semester examinations entered its fourth week, disrupting academic schedules and raising concerns about further delays to the university calendar. Read More: KU students develop eco-friendly solution for city’s waste crisis The boycott, which began on May 5, was launched by […]
Erasmus+ strengthens Pakistan-EU education partnership
The partnership between Pakistan and the European Union in higher education continues to grow through the Erasmus+ programme, creating new opportunities for students, researchers and academic institutions. Built on shared goals of educational excellence, innovation and international cooperation, the framework has become an important platform for strengthening knowledge exchange and developing future talent across both […]
UoG VC: Mentorship key to achieving excellence
GUJRAT — At the University of Gujrat’s (UoG) 27th AS&RB meeting, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zahoor Ul Haq (Tamgha‑e‑Imtiaz) emphasized the pivotal role of mentorship in shaping postgraduate success. Read More: UoG welcomes Punjab officers: Governance, research The Advanced Studies & Research Board session on Monday, which was chaired and attended online by the vice chancellor, […]
Why Higher Education Must Embrace AI?
For the past few years, I have watched a quiet panic spread through faculty lounges and administrative meetings. The catalyst is Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Claude. The initial reaction-widespread bans, AI detectors, and threats of academic integrity violations-was understandable, but misguided. As a computer scientist and an academician, I argue […]
Malala opens Oxford scholarship for Pakistani women
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and global advocate for girls’ education Malala Yousafzai has announced the opening of applications for the Malala Yousafzai Scholarship under the Oxford Pakistan Programme, offering fully funded opportunities for Pakistani women to pursue a Master’s or higher degree at the University of Oxford. Read More: Study at Oxford: Sindh govt announces scholarships Sharing […]
Senate Standing Committee voids PIFD meeting over rule violations
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training has declared a recent meeting of the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) null and void, terming it unlawful, malicious in intent and held without the mandatory approval of the President. Read More: Senate body deliberates on population, reproductive health bill The decision was […]
UoG approves landmark initiatives of student work policy, lifesaver training
GUJRAT — The University of Gujrat’s Academic Council, in its 29th meeting, advanced several landmark initiatives to strengthen student support, academic quality and institutional governance. The council invited detailed recommendations on the proposed Student Part-Time Work Engagement Policy 2025, aimed at enabling financially challenged students to serve in university departments while continuing their studies. It […]