In continuation of its efforts to enable the country’s higher education sector to become more effective in academic excellence, management and problem-oriented research, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan held the launch conference of the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) on Wednesday.
President Dr Arif Alvi will inaugurate the second phase of Allama Iqbal Scholarship program for Afghan students on Monday, according to the official sources. Last year, Pakistan sanctioned additional scholarships to 3,000 Afghan students, under the second phase of the Program. Moreover, 100 scholarships were offered to Afghan women to pursue graduate degrees as well.
President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasised upon the need to accelerate efforts to adopt new technologies in every field of life, while addressing the closing ceremony of HEC-Huawei ICT Skill Competition 2018-19 held here at HEC Secretariat on Friday. The ceremony marked the announcement of winners who will compete in the Global Final to be held in China the coming month.