ECC approves Rs2.268 billion grant for HEC

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved a grant of PKR 2.268 billion for the Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Wednesday. The grant aims to help…

HEC’s World Bank funding to be cancelled if Rs. 2.27b grant not approved

By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A supplementary grant worth Rs. 2.27 billion has been sought out by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan to avoid the cancellation of financial…

In a first, HEC launches online degree verification and attestation service

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In an impactful move for the future of academics and students across the nation, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has officially initiated online degree attestation…

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NTC lashes out at HEC over the agreement with Microsoft worth $3 million annually

By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) has questioned the agreement that the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has signed with Microsoft Corporation to provide Microsoft…

HEC announces new scholarships for Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD Degrees in Hungary

By Taha Abdullah ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Higher Education Commission has announced that applications for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program are now open. The Stipendium Hungaricum is a scholarship program which…

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In midst of rising COVID cases, President Arif Alvi asks HEC to formulate distant learning policy

By TechJuice ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a meeting held with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, the President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi asked the body to formulate a…

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NTC committed to improve the quality of technology education

By TechJuice ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

NTC held its 6th meeting on October 28 2020 where it reviewed the ongoing projects under its supervision. The members of NTC highlighted that the…

HEC’s PERIDOT Research Funding now also open for faculty members

By Hamnah Khalid ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has now opened their PERIDOT Research funding program for full-time faculty members of both the public and private…

HEC & Huawei Working Jointly to Nurture STEM Talent Of Pakistan

By Press Release ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Through the medium of a remote virtual event, Huawei Pakistan, working together with the Higher Education Commission, took part in the official closing ceremony for…

Huawei and HEC are offering free week long training to undergrad students in Pakistan

By Shaheryar Ehsan ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Huawei and HEC are going to offer free training in ICT skills to 30 undergraduate students across the country as part of Huawei Seeds For…

Academic Staff Association demands resignation of HEC Chairman

By Hamnah Khalid ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

FAPUASA, the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association has demanded the removal of the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission. Protests are also…

Only 10% of IT graduates in Pakistan are employable, according to study

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

IT is a booming sector in Pakistan, and one that has the potential to scale new heights over the years. However, despite the immense pool…

Government urges HEC to reopen universities, SOPs to be discussed

By Hamnah Khalid ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Government has been considering reopening universities all across the country from the 15th of July, reports Dunya News. The outbreak of the coronavirus…

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