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Study in Iraq: HEC Announces Scholarship Program 2025 for Pakistanis

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Study in Iraq: HEC Announces Scholarship Program 2025 for Pakistanis

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced a new scholarship opportunity under the “Study in Iraq” program for the 2025–26 academic year. This program is offered by Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Pakistani students interested in pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The scholarship includes full, partial, and self-financed options … Read more

PMDC, Health Ministry resolve admission FATA, Balochistan student

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Islamabad

Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination, Government of Pakistan has resolved the issue of students from Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Balochistan. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal said that the PMDC and the Ministry of Health have … Read more

HEC launches scholarship program to empower Gwadar students

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Gwadar scholarship program

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has taken a significant step towards empowering the youth of Gwadar by launching the “Scholarship Program for Students from Gwadar.” This initiative aims to provide quality education and essential skills to talented students from the Gwadar district, opening up new opportunities for their future. The program is designed … Read more

HEC announces 30,000 Commonwealth scholarships for students

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HEC announces 30,000 Commonwealth scholarships for students

HEC announces 30,000 Commonwealth scholarships for Pakistani students Scholarships available for Masters and Ph.D. programs The deadline to apply is October 17th Exciting news for students in Pakistan! The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced fantastic opportunities for higher education. Under the London Commonwealth Scholarship Program, a total of 30,000 scholarships are up for grabs … Read more

HEC Exposes 145 Illegal Educational Institutions in Pakistan

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HEC Verification

HEC has released an extensive roster of illegal and counterfeit educational institutions. The data recently disclosed by the HEC reveals a shocking count. The HEC has flagged 34 universities and colleges in Sindh as illegal. In a significant step to ensure the quality and legitimacy of higher education in Pakistan, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) … Read more

HEC Unveils Graduate Education Policy 2023

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Graduate Education Policy

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has unveiled its highly anticipated Graduate Education Policy 2023 (GEP-2023). The policy that marks a crucial milestone for higher education institutions in Pakistan is available at its website. It is effective and applicable from Fall 2023 semester onwards. Utilizing the Commission’s wealth of experience spanning two decades and incorporating input from … Read more

Vice chancellors by chance

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Vice chancellors

KARACHI: The provincial legislature of Sindh made two major legislations concerning higher education in the province after the passage of 18th Amendment to the Constitution which abolished the concurrent list of the Constitution and devolved all its subjects to provinces. In 2013, the Pakistan Peoples Party-led provincial government in Sindh, on the strength of its … Read more

UVAS faculty won 12 research grants

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UVAS faculty

LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) faculty members have won 12 competitive research projects worth Rs70 million from the Higher Education Commission (HEC)-National Research Programme for Universities (NRPU), a statement said on Wednesday. The faculty members who won the grants are Dr Adeel Masood Butt (Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences), Dr Hafiz Awais … Read more

Glut of PhDs

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HEC

KARACHI: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has revealed in a very disturbing report that more than 4,000 PhD scholars are unemployed, and out of which only 642 have registered themselves on the portal set up by the HEC to provide jobs to the unemployed PhD scholars. Of these, 358 fresh PhD holders were given jobs, … Read more

HEC selection board barred from finalising process for executive director appointment

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LHC

The Lahore High Court on Wednesday restrained the selection board of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) from finalising the process for the appointment of executive director (ED). Justice Rasaal Hassan Syed issued the order on a petition challenging the appointment process and the re-composition of the selection board. Vice Chancellor, Quaid-i-Azam University Prof Dr Muhammad … Read more

Supreme Court directs HEC to close illegal campuses of universities

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday directed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to close all illegal campuses of universities. A three-member bench headed by Justice Umar Ata Bandial issued the directives while hearing a case related to the non-issuance of degrees to the students from illegal campuses of private universities. The Supreme Court has … Read more

Over 7,000 students to participate in mega sports event: HEC ED

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Export of sports goods

ISLAMABAD: Higher Education Commission (HEC) Executive Director Dr Shaista Sohail on Monday said that more than 7,000 students of various universities would participate in the mega national talent hunt programme with a view to developing team spirit and a healthy environment. Read more: Liverpool star Michael Owen joins PM’s Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive to groom football … Read more

HEC Agrees To Postpone 2-Year Associate Degree And 4-Year Graduation Program

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HEC Agrees To Postpone 2-Year Associate Degree And 4-Year Graduation Program

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has agreed to postpone the two-year associate degree and four-year graduation program. An online meeting of vice-chancellors of private and public universities across the country was held in which several vice-chancellors expressed concerns over the termination of the two-year degree program. The Vice-Chancellors said that the new policy could not … Read more

Higher Education Commission: Budget To Be Increased For Education Sector

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Higher Education Commission: Budget To Be Increased For Education Sector

Higher Education Commission (HEC) conducted an initial assessment which showed that most of the universities in Pakistan are not well-equipped for online teaching platform. Out of a total of 205 universities, only 40 of them had well-established universities. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, universities have been using online education mode to protect their faculty members, students … Read more

Tariq Banuri To Be Removed As HEC Chairman Under New Ordinance

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HEC Chairman

The government has decided to replace Tariq Banuri as Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman under the new laws.

According to sources, HEC Chairman will be replaced under the new ordinance which states that the ownership of the HEC chairman will be from two to four years.

However, a final approval in this regard will be given by Prime Minister Imran Khan.

More About Tariq Banuri:

Back in 2018, Dr Tariq Banuri was appointed by former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi till May 2022.

According to reports, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had begun to take action against the HEC Chairman after he was accused of misusing his powers.

NAB had accused the HEC Chairman of illegal appointments and corruption.

Earlier, the Higher Education Commission had asked all Vice-Chancellors and Rectors across the country to strictly ensure the verification of their educational documents to prevent Pakistanis going to work in the UAE from getting into any trouble.

HEC Assistant Director (Coordination) Sadaf Tahir in a letter to the heads of universities said that the UAE Federal National Council has passed a new draft law which outlines severe penalties for obtaining employment in public Germany and private companies or for any other purpose through using forged/fake degrees and education certificates.

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Universities to Go Online for Two Weeks in Selected Cities

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HEC

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Wednesday announced that all the universities in the selected cities will remain closed for physical attendance for two weeks. According to the details, following announcement by the Government for Spring holidays in academic institutions in the selected cities due to recent upsurge in Covid-19 cases, HEC has clarified that … Read more

Pakistanis in UAE: HEC Directs Strict Degree Verification To Avoid Trouble

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HEC Agrees To Postpone 2-Year Associate Degree And 4-Year Graduation Program

The Higher Education Commission has asked all Vice-Chancellors and Rectors across the country to strictly ensure the verification of their educational documents to prevent Pakistanis going to work in the UAE from getting into any trouble. HEC Assistant Director (Coordination) Sadaf Tahir in a letter to the heads of universities said that the UAE Federal … Read more

Amendments in Rules of Business: Sindh HEC will now function under CM’s Secretariat

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HEC

The Provincial Government has made amendments in the official rules of businesses, after which Sindh Higher Education Commission (HEC) has been separated from the Universities and Boards Department. According to the details, the Sindh Higher Education Commission will now function under the Chief Minister. Dr. Asim Hussain is the Chairman of Sindh Higher Education Commission, … Read more

HEC warns students to confirm professional degrees accreditation before admission

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HEC

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has warned students to confirm accreditation of professional degrees before taking admission. HEC in its statement said that it has been noticed with concern that degree programmes of some universities are being initiated/continued without obtaining accreditation from the concerned Professional Councils. HEC said that the Non-Recognition of such graduates by … Read more

How to apply for Law admission test 2021?

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Law Admission Test

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is conducting Law Admission Test (LAT) for applicants desirous to get admission in five-year undergraduate LLB Degree Programme in HEC/PBC recognised public and private sector universities/institutions and valid colleges affiliated with public sector universities in compliance with directions of the Honorable Supreme Court vide its Order dated March 6, 2018 … Read more

HEC Issues Guidelines For Online Exams; Shafqat Mahmood ‘happy’ over the decision

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HEC allows online exams

Days after protests caught pace against on-campus examinations, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has allowed universities to conduct online exams with adequate safeguards.

In this regard, Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has on Wednesday expressed his happiness over the the decision of HEC to allow universities to conduct online exams.

Taking to Twitter, Mahmood wrote that he is “happy to note that HEC has formally allowed the universities to conduct online exams with adequate safeguards.”

“This paves the way for them to devise the right procedures quickly to do so. Education standards must be kept up. Work hard students and wish you the best,” the minister wrote.

Earlier in a day, via detailed thread, the HEC has announced it has taken notice of students’ concerns regarding the in-person examination.

“The apprehensions of students were reviewed carefully in consultation with the vice-chancellors of all the provinces and regions, keeping in view the difficulties brought about by the pandemic and opening of universities from February 01, 2021.”

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Online or On-Campus Exams: HEC Issues Guidelines

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Online or On-Campus Exams: HEC Issues Guidelines

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) directed the universities to conduct fair examinations to the best of their ability. According to details, the meeting of Vice Chancellors of Universities chaired by Chairman HEC ended. The HEC instructed universities to conduct fair examinations to the best of their ability, saying that universities could conduct online or on-campus … Read more

HEC Issues Test Dates For Three International Scholarships

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HEC

On Tuesday, the Higher Education Commission issued the schedule of tests for three international scholarships According to the HEC’s Twitter handle, the test for Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme 2021, Commonwealth PhD Scholarship Programme 2021, and HEC-Chinese Government Scholarship Programme 2021 are scheduled for January 31. HEC said in its tweet that, Applicants can get their … Read more

HEC Announces Research Fellowship Abroad For PhD Scholars

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HEC

The Higher Education Commission has announced a six-month fellowship abroad for PhD scholars under its Research Support Initiative Programme (IRSIP). The aim of the programme is to heighten the research capabilities of PhD scholars and also exchange bonds between Pakistani and foreign institutions for students in higher educational institutes in Pakistan and Azad Jammu and … Read more

HEC obliterates two-year BA/BSc degree programmes

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HEC

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Tuesday announced to abolish two-year BA/BSc degree programmes. According to the details, HEC has asked all the public and private universities and their affiliated colleges to nullify two-year BA/BSc degree programmes. A notification has also been issued in this regard, according to which it will no longer recognize the … Read more

Sindh ready to work with HEC to improve quality of education

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Murad Ali Shah

The Government of Sindh and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) have agreed on forming a combined accreditation system in order to support students and the future of universities in accordance with the market changes and demands. According to the details, a meeting between Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Higher Education Commission Chairman Dr. … Read more

HEC announces Certification from Home Platform across Pakistan

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HEC announces Certification from Home Platform across Pakistan

Pakistan has joined the league of some of the top countries of the world by providing a Certification from Home Platform for Microsoft Certifications for its students. An agreement was reached between the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and Microsoft to provide this Certification free of cost to the first 2000 students who register … Read more

HEC: Students to take classes online

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HEC

Islamabad : Educational institutions may have closed for 15 Days, but no settlement is being made on studies, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairperson Tariq Banuri said. On orders of the federal government, colleges, schools, and universities across Pakistan have been closed as a safety measure to check the coronavirus outbreak in the country. According to … Read more

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