Universities

Law minister told to form panel to tackle menace

Says not even half a percentage point of GDP spent on higher education

The process favors the wealthy, they can apply to more schools and invest heavily in preparing for tests and essays

QAU VC appreciates AIOU initiative for projecting nano-materials technology

At the second meeting of the steering committee

Sufi Research Council has also been set up to promote teachings of saints

Only 40,000 out of 200,000 get admissions

Verdict of death penalty commuted to life imprisonment in case of minor’s murder

Alhamd university’s Iqra Mansoor, UoB’s Abdul Hameed bag top positions

HEC expresses concern over mushroom growth of sub-campuses across country

Funding for HEC will increase when alternative education institutions improve, say officials

Rauf Mengal urges Buzdar to solve genuine problems of Balochistan students studying in Punjab

No need to submit previous transcripts to attest higher education documents

The commission said that it had not rejected any university chartered by K-P government

Some were originally colleges, satellite campuses which were upgraded

Three public varsities, two major hospitals based in NA-243

FKPPSUAOA says violation of laws causing governance, academic issues in universities

Institutions urged to mention place of study on any official transcripts

HEC warns campuses not to offer admissions more than twice a year

Several university associations have shared with political parties a plan to reform the higher education sector

Dr Tariq Banauri appointed as fourth Chairman of Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Monday

Future plans for developing international certification in university education discussed

Varsity official says positions are temporary, voluntary

FAPUASA says recent episode at University of Sargodha has exacerbated situation

No education institution from Sindh or Balochistan made the cut

The HEC needs to be a resource that fosters and facilitates the strengthening of universities

Will stage city-wide demos if demands not fulfilled, IJT says

Madrassas have been part of the problem of extremism and terrorism

Whilst the initiative is to be applauded, a careful reappraisal of its implementation is recommended

Controversial law wrests authority from governor, syndicates , may change rules to 'benefit' people of Sindh

Groping, harassment, unwanted touching, coercion, sexual assault and rape cases reported in UK universities

CM to appoint VCs, pro-VCs under new public sector university draft law

Speakers disagree with session title, say problem has not reached boiling point yet

75% construction of two new universities in Loralai, Turbat completed

Lauds Aga Khan University for a report that outlines the institution's contribution to the economy

Chairperson rubbishes report that higher education sector showed dismal performance in 2017

A healthy, sustainable university is one of the most important investments for our future

They say there is need to carry out more research in micro-biology

Colloquium was arranged by Knowledge Bank in collaboration with GCUF

Senate Standing Committee on Devolution discusses HEC’s alleged intervention in education institutions

Security personnel to be boosted, provided better training

2017 enters its last month with multiple lives lost in Peshawar

Provincial cabinet suggests housing colonies should not be built on agricultural lands

Author elaborates on range of impediments requiring reforms

Prices range from £200 for one essay to as high as £6,750 for a PhD dissertation

Have we transformed our youth into bleating sheep? In most instances, yes

The campuses passed the accreditation procedure made by the HEC

Institutions agree to access research laboratories, facilities, joint seminars, workshops

Universities pivotal in bringing higher education sector of country at par with global standard, said HED secretary

Students from pure social sciences are less likely to be involved in violent and extreme activities