Higher Education Commission, Pakistan

Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Facilitating Higher Learning Institutions to serve as Engine of Pakistan's Socio-Economic Development

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan is an independent, autonomous, and constitutionally established institution of primary funding, overseeing, regulating, and accrediting the higher education efforts in Pakistan.

21/08/2026

HEC Leadership Consultation on Curriculum Reforms & Good Governance

The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, in collaboration with Higher Education Department (HED), KP, is organising a high-level Leadership Consultation on Curriculum Reforms and Good Governance in KP Higher Education on August 22–23, 2026 at the University of Swat.

Led by HEC, Vice Chancellors of KP universities, senior faculty members, and HED KP will deliberate on standardising and harmonising university curricula in accordance with HEC guidelines, while strengthening good governance mechanisms across higher education institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The consultation reflects HEC’s commitment to academic excellence, institutional excellence, and quality higher education, paving the way for a stronger and more sustainable future for higher education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The three-day Strategic Planning & Leadership Excellence workshop organised by National Academy of Higher Education, (NA...
21/08/2026

The three-day Strategic Planning & Leadership Excellence workshop organised by National Academy of Higher Education, (NAHE), HEC concluded in Islamabad, bringing together university leaders from AJK, GB, KP and the Rawalpindi region.

The Chief Guest, Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, emphasised that Pakistan’s progress is closely linked to strong universities that promote education, character-building, innovation and responsible citizenship.

The workshop focused on strategic planning, governance, financial sustainability, resource mobilisation, performance management and AI in higher education, while providing a platform for experience-sharing and collaborative solutions.

Chairman HEC Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar highlighted the importance of effective governance, adherence to statutory regulations and collective efforts to strengthen the academic and research ecosystem.

In her closing remarks, Dr. Noor Amna Malik, MD NAHE, appreciated the Chairman Senate’s support for higher education and highlighted NAHE’s role in strengthening university leadership. She also underscored the financial challenges faced by universities and called for greater prioritisation and support for higher education.

University leaders appreciated the initiative as a valuable platform for learning, collaboration and strengthening institutional leadership for a stronger higher education sector.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲HEC has issued an addendum/corrigendum to the MS/MPhil & PhD Overseas Sc...
20/08/2026

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

HEC has issued an addendum/corrigendum to the MS/MPhil & PhD Overseas Scholarship advertisement. Please check the portal for updated instructions.

𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀.𝗵𝗲𝗰.𝗴𝗼𝘃.𝗽𝗸

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20/08/2026

Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana, Vice Chancellor, Women University Mardan, shared her insights from the Strategic Planning & Leadership Excellence workshop organised by NAHE, HEC Pakistan.

She highlighted strategic capacity-building, resource diversification, and collaborative solutions to institutional challenges.

She also emphasised the opportunities and challenges of AI integration in university governance for modern academic innovation.

20/08/2026

Prof. Dr. Masood Akhtar, Vice Chancellor, University of Baltistan, Skardu, shared his key takeaways from workshop entitled ‘Strategic Planning and Leadership Excellence’ organised by NAHE, HEC Pakistan.

He highlighted the importance of resource sharing and collaboration between regional and established universities to strengthen knowledge exchange and institutional capacity.

He also emphasised addressing regional challenges through collective wisdom, practical solutions, and actionable proposals for long-term academic excellence and growth.

19/08/2026

Prof. Dr. Tayyaba Zarif, Vice Chancellor, Rawalpindi Women University, shared her insights on the Strategic Planning & Leadership Excellence programme organised by NAHE, HEC.

The programme provides a collaborative platform for Vice Chancellors and Pro-Vice Chancellors to exchange ideas and strengthen institutional governance, decision-making and leadership.

She highlighted the importance of financial sustainability, resource mobilisation and practical reforms for stronger and more sustainable universities.

19/08/2026

Prof. Dr. Nasir Jamal Khattak, Vice Chancellor, University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, appreciated HEC’s initiative to organise three-day Strategic Planning and Leadership Excellence workshop for Vice Chancellors, Pro Vice Chancellor and senior university leadership.

He highlighted the importance of strengthening financial management, exploring new revenue opportunities, and building partnerships to support universities and students.

He also appreciated the opportunity to network, share experiences, and explore collaboration among university leaders.

18/08/2026

Dr. Noor Amna Malik, Managing Director NAHE, highlights the vision behind HEC’s three-day Strategic Planning and Leadership Excellence workshop, bringing university leaders from AJK, GB, KP and the Rawalpindi region together for interactive learning, resource sharing and collaborative problem-solving.

She emphasises the importance of strengthening leadership, financial governance, quality, management and AI readiness to empower universities and Vice Chancellors to navigate emerging challenges.

Dr. Noor Amna Malik also reaffirmed NAHE’s commitment to taking this initiative to universities across Pakistan, including the private sector, to foster stronger leadership and a better higher education system.

18/08/2026

The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), HEC, has launched a three-day workshop on “Strategic Planning and Leadership Excellence” at NIBAF to strengthen the leadership and management capacity of senior university leaders.

The workshop brings together Vice Chancellors, Pro-Vice Chancellors, senior Deans and statutory heads of public sector universities from AJK, GB, KP and the Rawalpindi region. It focuses on strategic planning, institutional sustainability, resource mobilisation, governance, performance management, AI and digital transformation, and innovation in higher education.

Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar, Chief Guest at the opening ceremony, emphasised the crucial role of university leaders in driving higher education reforms, promoting sustainable institutional development and preparing graduates for the modern world. She stressed stronger industry-academia linkages and urged universities to move beyond conventional approaches.

NAHE Managing Director Dr. Noor Amna Malik highlighted the importance of active participation, collaboration and collective problem-solving among universities.

The three-day workshop features expert-led sessions on financial management, university governance, resource mobilisation, performance management and AI in higher education.

18/08/2026

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CANDIDATES ALERT

Candidates with Pending Payment Status for Law Admission Test (LAT)

A number of candidates have reported technical issues while submitting the fee for the Law Admission Test (LAT), due to which their payment status is still showing as “Payment Pending.”

To facilitate these candidates, the LAT registration portal has been re-opened exclusively for candidates with pending payment status. Eligible candidates must complete their registration by paying the test fee through 1LINK online payment services.

Important: Candidates are advised not to use JazzCash, MCB or Meezan Bank mobile/online apps for fee payment.

Portal Reopens: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Final Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026

Note: No claims regarding pending payments or non-submission of LAT applications will be entertained after the deadline.

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