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NA body takes notice of issues facing national hockey team

ISLAMABAD: The Sub-Committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) has...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

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‘Super App’ to be launched for public service delivery: Shaza

KARACHI: Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that Pakistan has entered the implementation phase of its...

Published 16 Feb, 2026 04:22am

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Healthcare, medical education, professional exchange: President directs to advance cooperation with Uzbekistan

ISLAMABAD: On the directions of President Asif Ali Zardari, following his meeting with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan,...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

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A short runway for new HEC chairman

Poor education outcomes directly translate into lower productivity, higher unemployment and slower growth

Published 11 Feb, 2026 08:58pm

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Govt paying special attention to higher education: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said the Government of Pakistan was paying special attention to...

Updated 24 Jan, 2026 07:01am

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The unfunded mandate of Pakistani universities

Pakistan says it wants a “knowledge economy” – but it is starving the very institutions meant to build it. Walking...

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 06:00am

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KP launches provincial university ranking system

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher Education Department has approved the launch of Pakistan’s first...

Updated 05 Jan, 2026 07:06am

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HEC set to host ‘TDF Impact Showcasing 2025’ on 30th

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is set to host “Technology Development Fund (TDF) Impact Showcasing...

Published 25 Dec, 2025 06:17am

Pakistan

Karachi University declares Justice Tariq Jahangiri’s degree forged

HEC says since Karachi University does not recognise degree, HEC also cannot recognise it

Published 09 Dec, 2025 12:23pm

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HEC wraps up USD400m HEDP project with World Bank help

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC), in collaboration with the World Bank, has successfully concluded...

Published 24 Oct, 2025 07:23am

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Operations of HEC and attached varsities: AGP flags Rs5.29bn malfeasance

ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan has flagged financial irregularities amounting to Rs5.29 billion in the...

Updated 10 Aug, 2025 09:20am

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Vision 2047: HEC chief for strengthening higher education sector

ISLAMABAD: Amid serious financial constraints and governance challenges, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman...

Published 04 Jul, 2025 07:28am

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Budget FY26: balancing social sector priorities amid fiscal constraints

Pakistan’s federal budget for FY2025-26 has come at a critical time. The country is going through a fragile phase...

Updated 20 Jun, 2025 08:47am

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HEC, EDF sign MoU

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Export Development Fund (EDF), an autonomous body operating...

Published 28 May, 2025 06:56am

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Body for policy interventions to bridge gender gap in leadership roles

ISLAMABAD: The Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming of the National Assembly has raised serious concerns over...

Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am

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Conference on ‘Open Source Systems, Tech’ held

LAHORE: The 18th two-day international conference on ‘Open Source Systems and Technologies’ was held at the...

Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am

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The paradox of oversight: how HEC hinders progress in academia

Higher education plays a vital role in shaping both individual and societal growth. It equips young people with...

Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:34am

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‘Pakistan-UK Education Gateway Phase-II’: Minister reviews new projects

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

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Looking to revolutionise higher education in Pakistan with SAP ERP: HEC, TMC collaborate for digital transformation

TMC Pvt Ltd, the nation’s leading SAP partner, has been selected to lead the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of...

Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:50pm

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PCB-HEC inter-varsity tournament 2024 to start in October

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) is all set to...

Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am

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HEC sends off 257 students to study in Hungary

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan hosted on Friday a send-off ceremony for 257 students who...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:14am

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25 public-sector varsities: PUASA highlights need for rigorous scrutiny of candidates vying for VC positions

LAHORE: The Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) on Thursday released a comprehensive white paper on...

Published 23 Aug, 2024 03:24am

Opinion

A highly questionable decision

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reappointed Dr Mukhtar Ahmed as chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC)...

Published 23 Aug, 2024 03:24am

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PM reappoints Dr Mukhtar as HEC chairman after held responsible for ‘malaise’ by planning minister

ISLAMABAD: Less than a week after Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal held Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr...

Updated 20 Aug, 2024 08:52am

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FD revises upward IBC for HEC

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has upward revised the Indicative Budget Ceilings (IBC) for the Higher Education...

Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am

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Judo Academy & Resource Center foundation stone laid at SAU

HYDERABAD: Under the supervision of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad and the Prime Minister’s ...

Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am

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Reimagining Pakistan’s academic pedagogy

In a world driven by knowledge and innovation, the importance of a competitive education system cannot be overstated...

Published 15 Feb, 2024 07:42pm

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HEC chairman explains criticality of research in PhD programmes

HYDERABAD: Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad, emphasized the pivotal ...

Published 15 Feb, 2024 05:39am

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Health, heritage preservation: Experts advocate integrated approach

HYDERABAD: The 1st three-day international conference titled “Exploring the Effects of Urbanization, Disasters and...

Published 20 Jan, 2024 05:18am

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Federal Urdu University: Senate body concerned at ‘precarious’ state of affairs

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training expressed reservations about...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am