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Best universities for MBA in Pakistan

Post author By Natasha Irshad
Post date July 3, 2022
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Looking for the best universities for pursuing your MBA? Choosing the right university can always be a difficult task, especially with so many choices. But don’t worry, we have got you covered. In this article we have listed down the best universities for MBA in Pakistan.

1. Lahore School of Economics (LSE)

Lahore School of Economics, also known as LSE, is one of the renowned universities. LSE graduates have a huge demand in the job market for their competency skills. The MBA program covers about 2.5 years of study which requires the completion of at least 66 credit hours for the course work and about 6 credit hours for research project completion.

2. Institute of Business Administration (IBA)

Institute of Business Administration also known as IBA is one of the very famous institutes in Karachi. It was established in 1995. If an individual wants to pursue their career in business administration, then IBA should be on top of their list. It is one of the best institutes to get an MBA from.

3. National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

National University of Sciences and Technology also known as NUST, located in Islamabad, was established in 1991. The institute has raised its credibility at a rapid pace, it has been ranked among the top emerging universities of Pakistan. The NUST entry test is extremely difficult, and the competition is high as well, with the acceptance rate of only 4%.

4. Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

LUMS is one of the best Pakistani universities out there which offers top ranked executive MBA program. The MBA program covers about 2 years which involves full-time study, and it is taught in case method-based style. However, LUMS doesn’t accept students with less than 1-2 years of total work experience in their field.

5. University of Management and Technology (UMT)

University of Management and Technology also known as UMT, was established in 1990 and is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. It is a private university located in Lahore. The MBA program covers 2 years which requires the completion of at least 45 credit hours. The selection criteria are based on an entry test and an interview for the admission of MBA program.

6. University of the Punjab (PU)

University of the Punjab is one of the largest and oldest university in Pakistan, it was established back in the 1882 in Lahore. Punjab university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) of the United Kingdom. The university has over 5 campuses, 13 faculties, over 83 departments and research centers. The MBA program at Punjab university is 3.5 years. An interview and written test are required for the admission in MBA.

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Top 6 universities in Pakistan

Post author By Natasha Irshad
Post date June 8, 2022
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Is it that time of the year again, when students must choose a university for their further education? Choosing universities for higher education has always been a difficult task as there are so many options but students get confused as to which university falls in the best category. But don’t worry, we have got your back. In this article, we have listed 6 of the top best universities in Pakistan for you.

1. National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

National University of Sciences and Technology also known as NUST, was established in 1991 and since then it has been ranked among the top emerging universities of Pakistan. It is in the capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad. The university offers graduate and undergraduate degrees which also include professional and doctoral degrees. NUST entry test is extremely difficult, and the competition is also very high as students from all over Pakistan apply here. The acceptance rate at NUST is 4%.

2. University of the Punjab (PU)

University of the Punjab was established in 1882 in Lahore, it is the largest and oldest university in Pakistan. The university has over 5 campuses, 13 faculties, over 83 departments and research centers. Punjab university is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom. They offer a vast variety of programs for their students that include Law, Commerce, Arts and Humanities, Islamic studies, Engineering and Technology, Economics and Management Sciences etc. It is the most selective institution with an acceptance rate of 20%.

3. University of Engineering and Technology (UET)

University of Engineering and Technology also known as UET, was established in 1921, it is one of the oldest engineering universities of Pakistan. It is situated in Lahore. The student population at UET is over 11,000 across undergraduate and master’s disciplines. UET offers a variety of 92 STEM courses within the facilities of civil engineering, architecture, business planning, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and the list goes on. UET is also linked to 42 international institutes including a few universities in the UK which include: University of Manchester and Queen Mary University.

4. COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI)

COMSATS University Islamabad, also known as COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) is a public university which was established in 1998. When this university was established, it was the first exclusive institute of Information Technology. Comsats is a multi-campus university, the main campus is in Islamabad, but the sub-campuses are found in Lahore, Sahiwal, Abbottabad and Attock. The institute offers various undergraduate programs such as Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Geology, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Electrical Engineering and much more.

5. Aga Khan University (AKU)

Aga Khan University is one of the most prestigious universities, it was founded in 1983. In 2000, the university expanded its operations to Afghanistan, Kenya, Uganda and the United Kingdom. Aga Khan University is one of the largest private health-care providers in Pakistan as well as East Africa. The university in Karachi, Pakistan, is an 84-acre campus which also includes a hospital and hostels for their students. Aga Khan University provides all kinds of facilities for its students, they have a huge sports center, cricket and football grounds with an indoor gymnasium, squash courts and much more. The acceptance rate at Aga Khan is 80%.

6. University of Management and Technology (UMT)

University of Management and Technology (UMT) is a private university located in Lahore, it was established in 1990 and recognized by HEC, the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. UMT comes in the W4 category of HEC which is the highest attainable HEC ranking for Pakistani universities. UMT offers more than 100+ bachelor’s, doctoral and master’s degrees. They have a diverse range of programs and fields which include media and communication, textile design, banking, computer science, aviation, management, technology, liberal arts, engineering etc. Their acceptance rate is 100%.

Related: Top six universities in Pakistan for MBBS

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‘Everest’s Land – Travelogue Nepal’: book launching at PU

Post author By Arsalan Haider
Post date May 25, 2022
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Oriental College of University of the Punjab (PU) has organized a book launching ceremony for “Everest’s Land – Travelogue Nepal” written by eminent writer Tahir Anwaar Pasha.

The event was attended by Ms Simli Awan, Hussain Ahmed Shirazi, Prof. Dr Nasir Abbas Nayer, Prof. Dr Ashfaq Ahmed Virk, Cartoonist Javed Iqbal, Shahid Zaheer Syed, Dr Ayesha Azeem, Nasir Mahmood Malik, Director Al-Hamra Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi and others.

On this occasion, the participants appreciated the travelogue and declared it one of the best travelogues. In their speeches, the participants expressed the hope that the author’s journeys and his travelogues would continue to inspire the younger generation to travel and develop their writing skills. They claimed that no one knew the art of presenting travelogue better than Tahir Sahib. He said that his travelogue provided an opportunity to get acquainted with the culture and history of other countries.

Tahir Anwaar Pasha said that there was a silent message in the travelogue in which an attempt had been made to highlight the relationship between the spouses. He said that not only could a good journey be made with the wife but a successful travelogue can also be written.

Related: PU Library marks World Book & Copyright Day

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HCC of Punjab University & PJiF sign MoU

Post author By Arsalan Haider
Post date May 22, 2022
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Embassy of Japan’s Counselor Mr Ryuji Lwasaki-san has said that they were celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations with Pakistan which was proof of long-standing friendship. He expressed these views at the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Punjab University Hailey College of Commerce (HCC) and the Pakistan-Japan Intellect Forum (PJiF) for the promotion of the Japanese language and culture.

On this occasion at Punjab University, Associate Professor Hailey College of Commerce Dr Zafar Ahmed, Vice President PJiF Sitara Arif, faculty members and students were present.

Pakistan Japan Intellect Forum is a literary society and an intellectual forum operating for the last 20 years. It has been organizing various cultural and educational programs in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan, Karachi.

In this address, Japanese Counselor Mr Ryuji Lwasaki-san said that despite the limited resources, Pakistanis have always extended the best hospitality to foreigners which was a unique ability. He said that the agreement for the promotion of the Japanese language and culture in Pakistan would further strengthen the ties. In his address, Dr Zafar highlighted the history and ongoing activities at Hailey College of Commerce.

Later, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the parties.

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PU organizes seminar on Pakistan-Tajikistan diplomacy

Post author By Arsalan Haider
Post date May 18, 2022
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A special discussion was arranged at the University of Punjab (PU), on the completion of 30 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan.

On this occasion, the Ambassador of Tajikistan Mr Ismatullah Nasiruddin was the Chief Guest. At the same time, PU Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. Muhammad Saleem Mazhar, Brigadier (r) Mansoor Saeed Sheikh from Centre for Global and Strategic Studies, Regional Integration Centre Director Dr. Fauzia Hadi Ali, Prof Dr. Umbreen Javed, Dr. Muhammad Shara Qazi, Prof Dr. Mehboob Hussain, Prof Dr. Amra Raza, Prof Dr. Muhammad Sharif were present. At the same time, Prof Dr Ahmed Farhan Saeed, Prof Dr. Shabbir Ahmed and Prof Dr. Noman Ali Shah spoke online.

Addressing the ceremony at PU, Tajik Ambassador Mr Ismatullah said that Tajikistan and Pakistan have enjoyed warm bilateral relations for decades. He said that cooperation with Pakistan in the field of education, research and business is increasing. He invited Pakistani businessmen, academics and people to visit Tajikistan and explore all opportunities themselves which could contribute to strengthening regional cooperation. He said that in the future these relations would yield positive results which would be beneficial for both the countries.

Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Saleem Mazhar thanked Brig (r) Mansoor for playing his role in enhancing relations with the Central Asian States. He said that RIC had been established with a vision to enhance regional cooperation and we have many success stories in this regard. The participants in the ceremony said that Pak-Tajik relations were strong on the basis of Islamic brotherhood. They said that trade relations between Tajikistan and Pakistan were also important but they needed to be further enhanced. Later, the ambassador and others cut the cake to celebrate 30 years of bilateral relations.

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HEC Halts Several MPhil/MS, PhD Programmes At PU

Post author By Khadijha Tariq
Post date May 14, 2019
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In a massive crackdown, the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) has either halted or stopped further intake of students at 27 PhD degree and 33 MPhil/MS equivalent programmes at the biggest Public Sector University of the Province – the University of the Punjab (PU).

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