BY: FT Correspondent:
ISLAMABAD–Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi visited the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat and held a meeting with HEC Chairman Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar to discuss matters related to the promotion of higher education in Pakistan.
During the meeting, both dignitaries exchanged views on promoting academic excellence, strengthening universities in Sindh, and enhancing collaboration between the HEC and the Sindh Government for the development of the higher education sector.
Chairman HEC Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar briefed the Governor on the Commission’s key responsibilities, ongoing initiatives, and strategic efforts aimed at improving the quality, relevance, and accessibility of higher education across the country.
Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi appreciated the HEC’s contributions to advancing higher education and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting initiatives that expand educational opportunities and strengthen the institutional capacity of universities.
