HEC reforms to align universities with global knowledge economy: chairman
Newly appointed Chairman of the Higher Education Commission, Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, on Thursday expressed confidence that initiatives being…
HEC launches mandatory skills test for IT graduates
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has urged universities to ensure participation of their advanced-level computing students in the National Skill…
HEC wants say in legislation for setting up degree awarding institutions
In a major development, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has requested the National Assembly and Senate not to entertain legislative…
Lack of qualified teachers creates academic crisis at college
The BS English programme at Islamabad Model Postgraduate College H-8 is facing a serious academic crisis due to shortage of…
HEC finally gets new chief after six-month hiatus
After a gap of more than six months, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) finally has a chairman, as Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad…
QAU vice chancellor likely to become HEC chairman
Vice Chancellor Quaid-i-Azam University Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar is likely to be new Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC). Reliable sources…
HEC announces national skill competency test for IT graduates
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has notified the commencement of the National Skill Competency Test for IT graduates,…
Appointment of regular HEC chairman still not in sight
The appointment of a regular chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) continues to face inordinate delay, as the second…
Audit shows illegal collection of fees by varsity
An audit official of the Department of Auditor General of Pakistan on Wednesday told a sub-committee of the Public Accounts…
