Tag: Higher Education Commission

HEC, DAAD sign MoU for Afghan refugees under EFFAL initiative

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has partnered with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) through an MoU signed on Wednesday for HEC’s scholarship programme “Empower Future Female Afghan Leaders – EFFAL Pakistan track initiative.” The MoU, signed by Aayesha Ikram, Director General (Scholarships) HEC and Muhammad Khaskeia, Head of DAAD Government Scholarship… Continue reading HEC, DAAD sign MoU for Afghan refugees under EFFAL initiative

HEC Sindh asks varsities to initiate intra-provincial exchange programs for students

KARACHI, Feb 20 (APP):Chairman of Sindh Higher Education Commission Professor Dr S.M. Tariq Rafi (TI) on Tuesday said that our universities should initiate intra-provincial exchange programs for the students so that they could learn from each other experiences and interact with faculty members of other provinces. He expressed these views during an inaugural session of… Continue reading HEC Sindh asks varsities to initiate intra-provincial exchange programs for students

Higher Education Commission ranks GCU on top with 80% marks

HYDERABAD, Feb 20 (APP):The Government College University (GCU) Hyderabad has achieved another milestone in Education when the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in its annual performance report 2021-22 ranked it on top with 80% marks. HEC Islamabad monitors all Universities of the country through a quality assurance agency in which various aspects including research, teaching, administration,… Continue reading Higher Education Commission ranks GCU on top with 80% marks

HEC steps to transform education system with technology, introducing smart teaching project soon: Chairman

ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr Mukhtar Ahmed Wednesday said that his department was taking various steps to transform traditional education system with latest technology and introducing projects including ‘smart teaching’ ‘smart campuses’ and ‘smart university’ to promote multi-technology ecosystem. In an exclusive interview with PTV news channel, he said that… Continue reading HEC steps to transform education system with technology, introducing smart teaching project soon: Chairman

Governor stresses to maintain financial discipline in varsities

PESHAWAR, Jan 09 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Haji Ghulam Ali chairing a senate meeting of the University of Swabi (UoS) here Tuesday directed universities of the province to maintain financial discipline keeping in resources of the province. The senate meeting was also attended by Vice Chancellor UoS, Nasir Jamal and concerned officials of education, establishment,… Continue reading Governor stresses to maintain financial discipline in varsities

Countrywide 10,000 ‘E-Rozgar Centers’ for freelancers to be initiated from January 11: Minister

ISLAMABAD, Jan 3 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Dr. Umar Saif Wednesday disclosed that the government would initiate a project to establish 10,000 countrywide E-Rozgar centers equipped with the latest facilities to facilitate freelancers and start-ups from January 11. This historic initiative was aimed to address the current challenge faced by approximately… Continue reading Countrywide 10,000 ‘E-Rozgar Centers’ for freelancers to be initiated from January 11: Minister

HEC announces Jan. 3 as last date to apply for Centralised Test

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced January 3 as the last date to apply for the Centralised Test for the graduates of Computer Science (CS) and Information Technology (IT) to get apprenticeships at the top IT companies in the country. According to the official sources, the test is being conducted… Continue reading HEC announces Jan. 3 as last date to apply for Centralised Test

HEC sets up 100 smart classrooms nationwide

ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC), with an unwavering commitment to advancing education in Pakistan, has achieved another milestone by successfully establishing 100 smart classrooms nationwide. An online ceremony, led by Executive Director HEC Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum, showcased the technological advancements these classrooms bring to higher education in Pakistan. Chairman HEC Dr. Mukhtar… Continue reading HEC sets up 100 smart classrooms nationwide

Meeting Chief Minister discusses financial problems of public universities

PESHAWAR, Dec 24 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Justice Retired Syed Arshad Hussain Shah Sunday chaired a high-level meeting wherein a detailed review of the financial problems of public universities and other matters were discussed. The meeting was also attended by the concerned provincial ministers and administrative secretaries; the chairman of the Higher Education Commission and… Continue reading Meeting Chief Minister discusses financial problems of public universities

HEC announces Pak-Sri Lanka university faculty exchange programme

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced Pak-SriLanka University Faculty Exchange Programme under Pak-Sri Lanka Higher Education Cooperation Programme. According to the official sources, HEC, in that regard, has invited applications from Pakistani and Sri Lankan faculty members to establish professional linkages between universities of the two countries. The sources said that… Continue reading HEC announces Pak-Sri Lanka university faculty exchange programme

HEC launches pre-service training for Cohort VIII of university faculty

ISLAMABAD, Dec 07 (APP):The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC), has started training of Cohort VIII of university faculty members inducted under the Interim Placement of the Fresh PhDs at the public sector HEIs of Pakistan. The faculty members are being trained under the HEC National Faculty Development Programme (NFDP) 2023.… Continue reading HEC launches pre-service training for Cohort VIII of university faculty

PM for health sector reforms to meet global requirement of experts

ISLAMABAD, Dec 05 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday emphasized the introduction of reforms in country’s health sector with a view to meet the global requirement of health experts. The prime minister, chairing a meeting of the task force on reforms in medical education and patients care, said the reforms in the health… Continue reading PM for health sector reforms to meet global requirement of experts

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