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52nd Vice Chancellors Committee Focuses on Higher Education Development

The 52nd Vice Chancellors Committee convened in Islamabad for a two-day session aimed at harmonizing key higher education policies and standards to bolster the development of the sector. Attended by approximately 170 heads of both public and private sector universities,

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NTC Aims to Attain Signatory Status of the Sydney Accord

The National Technology Council (NTC) has taken an important step towards attaining provisional signatory status of the Sydney Accord. The Accord is an international mutual recognition agreement for qualifications in the field of Engineering Technology, and its members are called

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US Consul General Kristin Hawkins Visits IUB

In a significant engagement aimed at fostering educational opportunities and resilience in the face of adversity, U.S. Consul General Ms. Kristin K. Hawkins graced the premises of Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB). The focal point of her visit was to

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CDA Greenlights Land Lease for GIKI Islamabad Campus

The Board of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sanctioned the lease of a parcel of land for the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI) of Engineering, Sciences, and Technology, allowing it to establish a new campus in Islamabad. The approval

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UMT and GCU Lahore Forge Academic Collaboration

In a momentous step towards strengthening academic and research ties, the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, and Government College University (GCU) Lahore, have solidified their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on December 6, 2023. The ceremonial

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PU HCBF holds 12th Degree Awarding Ceremony

The Punjab University (PU) Hailey College of Banking & Finance (HCBF) recently hosted its 12th degree awarding ceremony, a momentous occasion where 232 students were honored with their hard-earned degrees. The ceremony, held with grandeur, witnessed the presence of esteemed

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UNDP focus group on training of journalism students held at PU

A focus group exploring the “Practical Training of Journalism Students” was recently convened by UNDP trainer Dr. Yasir Masood alongside Dr. Shabbir Sarwar, the In-charge of Punjab University (PU) TV Center. The discussion delved into four pivotal areas: fact-checking, practical

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IBA Karachi Hosts Provincial Dialogue on MHM and Tax Reforms

Center for Business and Economics (CBER), Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi, in collaboration with Water Aid Pakistan unveiled its Provincial Dialogue on ‘Integration of MHM in Provincial Policies and Strategies and Tax Reforms on Sanitary Products’ at the IBA

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Why universities must stop over-reliance on PowerPoint

The dismal state of higher education in Pakistan and the near absence of a research culture in all but few of the country’s elite universities has garnered much criticism in recent years. Prospective employers repeatedly point out that the average

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DAAD EPOS scholarship to study in Germany for free

Wondering about the DAAD EPOS scholarship to study in Germany? Well, don’t worry because we are here to help you out. In today’s interconnected world, pursuing higher education abroad has become increasingly attractive for students seeking to broaden their horizons,