Education quality faces scrutiny

PESHAWAR:

The Minister for Higher Education, Archives, and Libraries in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Meena Khan Afridi, has emphasized the need for strict action against private educational institutions failing to meet quality standards in the province. Issuing directives on Tuesday, he underscored the importance of promoting and ensuring quality education throughout the region.

Chairing a meeting of the Higher Education Regulatory Authority (HERA) at the Civil Secretariat in Peshawar, Afridi instructed authorities to take tangible steps towards enhancing the quality of education. He reiterated the commitment to prioritize the provision of high-quality education across the province.

During the meeting, attended by Secretary HERA Sajid Inam, Chairman Sharif Hussain, and other officials, a detailed briefing was provided on the authority’s work and performance. The minister was briefed on the registration process for private universities and colleges.

The briefing highlighted that 344 private universities and colleges are registered with the authority across various districts of the province. These include nine universities, one university sub-campus and one degree awarding institute.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 20^th, 2024.