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HEC Chairman rejected Iqbal Choudhury’s allegations, says, ICCBS hiding behind federal education ministry to avoid financial & academic audit

The chairman of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan Prof Dr Tariq Banuri while responding to the press conference of Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary held on Monday has said that the ICCBS leadership has always demanded that they should

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HEC, APUBTA to jointly work for long-term & effective policy for BPS teachers

Islamabad: A meeting of the Academic Committee of the Commission was held at Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad on Tuesday, where the representatives of All Pakistan Universities BPS Teachers Association (APUBTA) presented the proposed policy for appointment and promotion of

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Prime Minister Advisory Council on Scholarships is illegal: HEC chairman Tariq Banuri

The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training on the instructions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan established the Prime Minister Advisory Council on Scholarships. However, the HEC chairman rejects the formation of the council and calls it “illegal action”.

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APUBTA to hold protest in front of HEC office on March 10

All Pakistan Universities BPS Teachers Association (APUBTA) is planning to stage protest in front of HEC office on March 10, 2022. The association has formally submitted an application to the DC of Islamabad. ““You are, being ex officio magistrate of

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Jinnah Sindh Medical University’s inspection by Sindh HEC concludes

Jinnah Sindh medical University underwent a rigorous inspection of its performance evaluated by the Higher Education Commission Sindh’s Charter Inspection and Evaluation Committee, (CIEC). Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Shahid Rasul received the twenty members delegation headed by the Chairman, CIEC,

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HEC Denies Allegations of Dr Tariq Banuri regarding Funds Distribution

Islamabad: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has refuted the allegations levelled by Dr Tariq Banuri in a television programme that disbursement of funds to the country’s universities is not done on the formula set for this purpose and that some

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HEC brings together academicians to evaluate output of research grant

Islamabad: There is a grave need for moving away from the metrics that emphasize on the quantity of research papers produced towards the weight of one quality paper, which either solves or contributes meaningfully to solving a problem, being far

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HEC, British Council hold Workshop for Universities’ ORIC Directors

Islamabad: The Higher Education Commission (HEC), in collaboration with the British Council, Pakistan has launched a three-day Research Capacity Building Programme for the management of Offices of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (ORICs) of the higher education institutions. Around 75 Directors/Managers

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HEC issues statement against its own Chairman’s allegations

Islamabad: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Government refute the unfounded allegations levelled by Chairman HEC Tariq Banuri that there is external interference in affairs of HEC as well as universities. In a statement, it has been clarified that

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HEDP Project to Bring About Much-Needed Change in Society: Chairman HEC

Islamabad: The Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP) project held its fifth Steering Committee meeting at the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat. The committee members reviewed the progress made so far on the project. Chairman HEC Tariq Banuri chaired the