On the special invitation of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Aurangzeb Khan, a high level team from the Higher Education Commission visited the University of Lakki Marwat to review its academic, research, and development activities.
The delegation was warmly received by the Vice Chancellor, the Registrar, and other senior administrative officials during a detailed visit to the university.
The HEC team included Dr. Yasmin Sagu from Foundation University, Assistant Director Aamir Manzoor, Dr. Imran Marwat from the Higher Education Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, QAA Director Irfanullah, Dean Prof. Dr. Rehmatullah Qureshi from Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Dr. Arif Nadeem from National Skills University, and Dr. Mehdi Hassan from Air University. Also present on the occasion were Registrar Dr. Mahad Jahangir, Controller of Examinations Dr. Mir Ahmad Khan, Treasurer Muhammad Bilal Afridi, Director Academics Dr. Zahir Shah, Project Coordinator Engineer Muhammad Shuaib, and Town Campus Coordinator Fasiuddin.
During the visit, the delegation reviewed the university’s teaching, research, and administrative departments in detail. The team inspected the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, modern laboratories, central library, classrooms, research centers, and other educational facilities, closely observing the available infrastructure, teaching environment, research activities, and student services.
The delegation also examined the university’s under construction buildings and ongoing development projects, and gathered information about construction quality, progress, and future development needs.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Aurangzeb Khan gave the HEC team a comprehensive briefing on the university’s academic, research, and administrative performance, ongoing development projects, faculty capacity, student facilities, and future development vision. He said the University of Lakki Marwat was continuously taking practical steps to promote quality higher education, effective research, innovative thinking, and a modern teaching system, while efforts were also continuing with HEC guidance and support to further strengthen and develop the institution.
The HEC delegation expressed satisfaction with the ongoing academic and research activities, available facilities, administrative management, and development projects, and appreciated the efforts of the university administration. The team also shared useful suggestions for further improvement in education quality, research promotion, stronger industrial and institutional linkages, and the reinforcement of basic infrastructure so the university may gain greater prominence among leading national institutions.
At the end of the visit, the Vice Chancellor and the HEC delegation held a detailed discussion on the promotion of higher education, research collaboration, institutional development, improvement in education standards, and different aspects of mutual cooperation.
