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Oct 11, 2025

HEC makes Quran courses mandatory in universities from Fall 2025

Higher education regulatory body seeks compliance reports on Quran courses from higher education institutions nationwide

Pakistan

Web Desk
Jun 02, 2025

Govt plans major cuts to HEC budget despite rising demands from universities

HEC Chairman Dr Mukhtar Ahmed confirms the proposed cuts in the higher education commission budget

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May 30, 2025

SHC directs HEC to resolve promotion policy for university BPS faculty

Petitioners argue that despite a formal agreement and a subsequent notification, the HEC failed to fulfil its commitment to finalise the promotion policy

Pakistan

Web Desk
May 02, 2025

Stagnant HEC budget triggers financial crisis in higher education sector

HEC Chairman Dr Mukhtar Ahmed says financial constraints have led to a decrease in the recurring grant per student — from Rs67,528 in 2018-19 to Rs50,956 in 2023-24

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Web Desk
Mar 06, 2025

HEC revamps chemistry curricula to meet modern industry needs

The revised standards have been developed by the National Curriculum Review Committee, comprising senior academics from universities across the country

Pakistan

Web Desk
Jun 09, 2024

Prominent academics file petition in IHC over discrimination

In 2021, the Finance Division, through the HEC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) guaranteeing that TTS salaries would remain 35 per cent higher than standard pay structures.

Pakistan

Web Desk
May 30, 2024

Sindh universities ask PM for Rs 16 billion to avoid default

In the letter, the VCs pointed out that since 2018, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has withheld over Rs 13 billion in federal funding to Sindh’s universities.

Pakistan

Hum News
Dec 05, 2023

Pakistan Studies no longer mandatory for undergraduate degrees

HEC clarification suggest that the decision to include or exclude Pakistan Studies from the curriculum may vary across different institutions

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Web Desk
Nov 26, 2023

Fake Law-GAT results; 20 licenses revoked in KP

The authenticity of the Law GAT results came under scrutiny after verification by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Islamabad, revealing the submitted results to be fraudulent.