Teaching experience certificates issued after clearance from institutions, says PMDC president
President Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Prof Dr Rizwan Taj claimed that a rigorous procedure was required for issuing teaching experience certificates as each certificate undergoes a meticulous, multi-step…
Institutions as battleground
THE ongoing political confrontation between the government and opposition has assumed a new, more dangerous nature. It is now pitting state institutions against each other, bringing some into disrepute while…
Monarchies, dynasties, institutions
It has become de rigueur these days for many commentators to speak alarmingly about the pitfalls of political dynasties. The ‘dynasties’ they particularly disapprove of are the Sharif and the…
Clash of institutions
THERE seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel as the deadlock between a defiant parliament and a beleaguered chief justice continues to endanger the entire edifice.…
Institutions crumbling?
AS Pakistan gets ready to celebrate its 75th birthday, a range of institutions seem to have developed cracks manifesting decay that needs urgent repair. The institutions, both state and non-state,…
Senate panel directs HEC to address issues of students of ‘unautorised’ institutions
A senate panel on Thursday directed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to address issues faced by students who earned degrees from institutions which were later declared unauthorised by HEC. The…
Educational institutions discuss integrating ‘food systems’ in curriculum
Pakistani universities and higher educational institutions gathered on Wednesday to deliberate on the integration of ‘food systems’ and ‘food systems transformation’ into the curriculum of Pakistani universities focusing on agriculture…
Strong institutions, competent teachers play crucial role in national progress
A two-day national convention entitled ‘Youth – Pivot of National Integration’ began at Jinnah Convention Centre, under the aegis of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The assembly of university students…
