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ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan organised a capacity-building and follow-up deliberative session at the Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design and Heritage, Sukkur to build capacity of the focal persons of Higher Education Institutions (HEI) from Sukkur and its adjoining areas on Higher Education Statistics (HES) and Affiliated Colleges Data.
Conducted by HEC’s Higher Education Data Repository (HEDR) Division, the two-day training aimed to enhance the capacity of focal persons to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely submission of data for the fiscal years 2023–24 and 2024–25, said a press release here on Tuesday.
The first day of the session was dedicated to the affiliated colleges’ data. The HEDR team provided individualised technical assistance, addressed institution-specific challenges, and offered on-the-spot troubleshooting to facilitate data completion. The activity enabled HEIs to identify outstanding areas, gain clarity on data requirements, and expedite the submission process.
The second day focused on strengthening the participants’ understanding of HES data templates, validation protocols, and submission procedures. The HEDR team conducted practical demonstrations, guiding representatives from both public and private HEIs through data entry workflows, reporting standards, and error correction methodologies. The participants commended the interactive approach and the clarity of the training content.
This initiative has substantially enhanced the data management and reporting capacity of HEIs and their affiliated colleges, reaffirming HEDR Division’s commitment to strengthening the National Higher Education Statistics Framework and promoting evidence-based decision-making across Pakistan’s higher education sector.