Report: Hurish Shah
ISLAMABAD –Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar has stressed the need for greater coordination and a collaborative approach to address challenges facing the country’s higher education sector.
He expressed these views during a meeting with Chairperson Punjab Higher Education Commission Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Chairperson Sindh Higher Education Commission Dr S. M. Tariq Rafi and representatives of the Higher Education Departments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
Officials from HEC’s Quality Assurance and Research and Innovation Divisions also attended the meeting.
Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar emphasised strengthening communication among higher education stakeholders and holding regular consultations on matters concerning the sector.
He highlighted the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and said its effective integration into higher education was essential to prepare universities, faculty and students for future challenges and opportunities.
He stressed the need to equip students and faculty with relevant AI skills while promoting innovation, research, entrepreneurship and practical applications of emerging technologies.
The participants discussed measures to enhance collaboration and agreed to continue regular engagements and work towards greater consensus on policies and initiatives aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s higher education sector.
