Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman, Vice Chancellor of PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, hosted a felicitation dinner in honour of Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar (S.I.), Chairman of the Higher Education Commission. The event assembled senior figures from universities and public sector leadership for focused dialogue on the sector’s future.
Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan (S.I., H.I.), Chairperson of the Punjab Higher Education Commission, attended alongside distinguished members of academia and government. The presence of provincial and federal education leaders underscored the importance of coordinated action for advancing higher education across Pakistan.
The gathering provided a platform for candid exchanges on strengthening governance in Higher Education, promoting quality standards and fostering collaborative growth. Participants highlighted the need for improved oversight, consistent quality assurance and closer cooperation among institutions to raise academic standards and expand opportunities for students and faculty.
Discussions focused on practical pathways to bolster institutional governance and align policy priorities between provincial and national bodies. Attendees agreed that sustained dialogue and joint initiatives will be essential to translate shared goals into measurable improvements across Punjab’s university sector.
The dinner concluded with a renewed emphasis on collaborative approaches to address current challenges and to promote long-term quality enhancement in Pakistan’s higher education landscape.
