Tag: Higher Education

AL Baraka Bank delegation explores collaboration with IIUI during Faisal Masjid campus visit

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): A delegation of Global Board Members of Al Baraka Bank recently visited the Faisal Masjid campus of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). The delegation, led by, Dr. Jehad El Nakla Chairman Board Al Baraka Bank was received by Incharge Protocol & Public Relations Nasir Farid. He provided a briefing on… Continue reading AL Baraka Bank delegation explores collaboration with IIUI during Faisal Masjid campus visit

PHEC offers expertise to Kyrgyzstan to modernize education system

ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP): Honorary Consul Kyrgyzstan Meher Kashif Younis on Sunday said Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) has offered its expertise to Kyrgyzstan for developing their existing educational disciplines on modern scientific lines at par with international standards to meet global challenges. Talking to a delegation of industrialists at Kyrgyzstan Consulate, he said that… Continue reading PHEC offers expertise to Kyrgyzstan to modernize education system

Plantation drive starts at Gomal University by GYMC

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Apr 20 (APP): The Financial Aid Office of Gomal University and the Green Youth Movement Club (GYMC) of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) jointly organized the 2024 plantation drive on campus. The Gomal University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shakibullah, being chief guest of the event, inaugurated the plantation campaign and Waste Bin drive… Continue reading Plantation drive starts at Gomal University by GYMC

HEC to conduct USAT test for undergraduate admission

ISLAMABAD, Apr 02 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced to conduct Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) for students seeking undergraduate admissions in Pakistani universities all over the country. According to the official sources, the test application is open for students who have either passed their Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent/ Grade 12… Continue reading HEC to conduct USAT test for undergraduate admission

UET Peshawar launches student services center to enhance support facilities

PESHAWAR, Mar 26 (APP):Minister for Higher Education, Meena Khan Afridi on Tuesday inaugurated the Student Services Center at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET Peshawar). The center is equipped with modern facilities aimed at addressing students’ issues under one roof. Speaking to the media, the provincial minister said that the center will provide students… Continue reading UET Peshawar launches student services center to enhance support facilities

2-Days VCs meeting to synergies for consolidation of key higher education policies

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): The two-day 52nd Vice Chancellors Committee meeting began in Islamabad on Wednesday to synergise for consolidation of key higher education policies and standards for the development of higher education sector. The meeting is being attended by around 170 heads of public and private sector universities. Addressing the opening ceremony, Chairman Higher… Continue reading 2-Days VCs meeting to synergies for consolidation of key higher education policies

HEC provides pre-service training to IPFP program fellows

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC), has concluded Cohort X and XI, of the National Faculty Development Programme (NFDP), for the Interim Placement of the Fresh PhDs (IPFP) program. The NFDP, a pioneering initiative by NAHE, has been designed to prepare recently graduated PhDs for their teaching… Continue reading HEC provides pre-service training to IPFP program fellows

Applied research to attract funding for universities: PHEC Chairman

LAHORE, Jan 31 (APP):Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) Chairman Prof Dr Shahid Munir has said that universities have to promote applied research and linkages with industries to create alternative sources of funding. He was addressing a symposium on ‘Frontiers of Engineering Materials’ organized by Punjab University Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering and Office of… Continue reading Applied research to attract funding for universities: PHEC Chairman

HEC alerts students to confirm accreditation before admission in professional degree program

ISLAMABAD, Jan 04 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has alerted the students to confirm accreditation of Professional Degree Programme before taking admission. According to the official sources, the professional degree programmes/qualifications cannot be offered or continued without accreditation by the corresponding professional councils. Even so, some universities still offer admission to unaccredited and invalid programmes… Continue reading HEC alerts students to confirm accreditation before admission in professional degree program

HEC extends deadline for registration till January 03, 2024

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC), has extended the deadline, till January 03, 2024, for registration in the Centralised Test being held for Computer Science and IT graduates – leading to apprenticeship in top IT companies of Pakistan. The test date shall however remain intact i.e. January 07, 2024, said a press release… Continue reading HEC extends deadline for registration till January 03, 2024

Caretaker PM wants regular research, innovation as outcome of higher education

QUETTA, Aug 27 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Sunday stressed upon formulation of a planning to ensure that higher education at the universities level should become a regular base for the latest research and innovative achievements. He said that graduated students should be equipped with the professional skill-sets to meet the requirements of… Continue reading Caretaker PM wants regular research, innovation as outcome of higher education

Caretaker Provincial Minister for Higher Education Mansoor Qadir and Caretaker Provincial for Health Minister Dr. Javed Akram briefs the media persons on Muharramul Harram arrangements at Municipal Corporation

APP37-160723 FAISALABAD: July 16 - Caretaker Provincial Minister for Higher Education Mansoor Qadir and Caretaker Provincial for Health Minister Dr. Javed Akram briefs the media persons on Muharramul Harram arrangements at Municipal Corporation. APP/TWR/TZD
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