‘Unconstitutional’ windfall tax—II
Discriminatory without intelligible differentia [Points 7 & 8] The Supreme Court of Pakistan in Federation of Pakistan through Chairman FBR and others v Hazrat Hussain and others (2018 SCMR 939)…
The VC leadership crisis
A lot has been written about the non-appointment of vice chancellors (VCs) in public-sector universities. Universities’ performance can be measured in international rankings and research output. Two major companies publish…
The elephant in the room
Pakistan’s economic performance in 2024 reflects progress in macroeconomic stabilisation but also highlights persistent structural challenges. Amid global GDP growth of 3.0 per cent, Pakistan achieved 2.4 per cent, short…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) everywhere: remedy is to consolidate
The world is rapidly evolving, and artificial intelligence (AI) is making its mark in nearly every aspect of our lives. While AI has undoubtedly made tasks easier, it has also…
Clash of ignorant armies
Unless you have switched yourself off from the world outside, it should be difficult for you to keep your cool at this time. The focus now is on the power…
Innovation in academia
Pakistan’s academic landscape is at a critical turning point that demands an immediate and comprehensive review. It is clear to me, both as an observer and a participant in this…
10 More Pakistani Universities Listed in Times World Rankings 2024 Than Last Year
Thirty-nine Pakistani universities have been ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings in 2024, a significant rise from last year’s 29. According to the details, Quaid-e-Azam University…
AI in education
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now finding a multitude of applications across different educational levels – from primary schools to universities – for enhancing teaching, learning and research processes. One of…
Restructuring academia
The faculty at Pakistani universities is extremely busy. Its only priority seems to be ‘research publications’ as the number of research articles published has become an important criterion to gauge…
Times Higher Education ranks Riphah varsity among Asia’s top 200 universities
Riphah International University is delighted to announce its exceptional achievement in securing the 196th position in the prestigious Asia University Ranking (AUR) released by the Times Higher Education (THE). The…
