HEC warns public against scam calls and fake social media pages

Deceiving public by promoting unauthorised degree verification services.

No truth to news about removal of Urdu subject at graduation level

HEC will issue the final statement on this matter soon

Sixty-five HEIs without regular heads

29 varsities of Punjab, 22 in KP, five in Balochistan, three in Sindh are without regular VCs

Students in limbo as HEC's degree attestation system goes non-operational

Problem worried those who intend to travel abroad for higher studies, jobs

HEC bans colleges' affiliation with government universities

Violation of instructions will lead to suspension of grants

Federal govt allocates Rs 25 billion for education, Rs 79 billion for IT sector

Government has set a target of $3.5 billion for IT sector exports

Beware! HEC warns about degree attestation fraud

Hackers try to steal personal information through fake degree attestation service

New grading system for students to be introduced

Ninth and eleventh-grade students will receive grades in 2024

China offers scholarships to Pakistani students

China offers scholarships to Pakistani students

Align university education with job market: Tessori

Tessori also proposed initiatives such as installing solar panels, teacher trainings

Nine students from Pakistan nominated to attend 73rd Nobel Laureate's meeting in Germany

Selected candidates will interact with 30 to 40 Nobel Laureates

HEC announces Commonwealth Scholarships for masters and PhD students

There are 26 nominations available for masters, 30 for PhD and 10 for teaching faculty PhD

Rain forecast for Islamabad, parts of Punjab

Rain forecast for Islamabad, parts of Punjab

HEC announces Scholarship Program for students of Gilgit-Baltistan

The scholarships are being offered for the academic year 2023-24

Three-member committee probes IUB drug scandal

Committee will furnish CM Naqvi with report within 72 hours

Cabinet approves bill to clip HEC chairman's wings

Cabinet approves bill to clip HEC chairman’s wings

Holi celebrations banned in Pakistani universities

People criticise HEC's decision regarding Hindu festival

Govt decides to revoke autonomous status of HEC

Govt decides to revoke autonomous status of HEC

Saudi envoy calls on Chairman HEC

Saudi envoy calls on Chairman HEC

HEC invites applications under PM’s national innovation award programme

HEC invites applications under PM’s national innovation award programme

Teachers can become real change agents in our society: Chairman HEC

Teachers can become real change agents in our society: Chairman HEC

Chairman HEC stresses use of innovation and Tech in education sector

Chairman HEC stresses use of innovation and Tech in education sector

HEC, Huawei to organize eight day online training in ICT for Pak students

HEC, Huawei to organize eight day online training in ICT for Pak students

PM decides to give special package to students in calamity hit areas

PM decides to give special package to students in calamity hit areas

Son kills mother on minor dispute in Karachi

Son kills mother on minor dispute in Karachi

SC orders to close illegal campuses of private universities across country

No compromise will be tolerated on the higher education of the youth, the apex court remarked.

HEC notifies reopening of higher educational institutions across country

HEC notifies reopening of higher educational institutions across country

Govt intends to enhance allocation of funds for higher education: PM

The developed nations spend major share of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on education

President approves ordinance ending HEC autonomy

Dr Arif Alvi has approved HEC Amendment Ordinance 2021.

Federal Cabinet approves ordinance to end HEC autonomy

Federal Cabinet approves ordinance to end HEC autonomy

Govt removes HEC Chairman Dr Tariq Banuri

Tenure of the HEC chairperson has been reduced to two years.

HEC says universities to decide mode of assessment

HEC denounced the news of directing universities to hold online exams.

HEC declares two-year BA/ BSc programs after academic year 2018 illegal

BA/ BSc programs are still being offered by some universities and Degree Awarding Institutes.

HEC rejects fake news regarding closure of universities

Each institution can decide to operate or close as per its specific situation: HEC

Efforts to mainstream madrassas should be intensified, PM directs

Efforts to mainstream madrassas should be intensified, PM directs

Parliament has been made an ordinance factory: Bilawal

He said no meeting was called on economic and flour crisis but session was called to pass ordinance

Opp should raise issues of masses instead of protecting their leadership: Murad

He said past rulers have made properties abroad with the country's debt money.

Two-day HEC's Int'l Conference on quality assurance to be held 4th Dec

he event will specifically share lessons from experience in other countries

HEC declares DG NAB Lahore's degree 'valid'

According to HEC spokesperson, the degree is 100 percent legal.

Education ministry to support HEC, institutions and students for uplift of sector: Shafqat

Pakistan is home to unlimited potentials with its core being the youth

HEC exempts condition of previous degrees for verification of latest one

Following fake degree scandals, HEC had implemented condition of previous degrees for verification

Punjab govt mandates 75pc attendance for board, university exams

The all-important step has been taken to uplift educational standards, says Ali Raza Gillani.

In pictures: Heritage Now festival - Day 2

With performances highlighting the heritage of Pakistan, the festival included musical performances, puppet shows, art exhibitions and panel discussions that celebrated the rich cultural diversity of the country. Photo: Dunya News

In pictures: Heritage Now festival - Day 1

Featuring panel discussions, art exhibitions and live performances, the Heritage Now festival also i

Comment: Higher Education in Pakistan needs no more money

Unless this deep-seated resentment towards free speech and public engagement is overturned, universities in Pakistan will simply be degree mills. Photo: Reuters

Highlights of the budget for fiscal year 2017-18

Here are the highlights of the federal budget for the financial year 2017-18

HEC declares 79 private institutes in Punjab as 'ghost', announces investigation of 15 others

Punjab HEC has completed preparations in first phase to verify the decision of Federal HEC.

Punjab HEC decides to shut illegal private universities in province

The new universities will have to take NOC from Punjab HEC before starting their programs.

HEC to introduce online system for degree verification

The purpose of the new system is to ease the matters regarding verification of degrees.

HEC amends rules for verification of degrees

Amendment has been made to the rules for difference of date of births on other documents

CM Sindh takes back decision for removal of DIG East Kamran Fazal

DIG East Kamran Fazal was suspended yesterday just after Rao Anwar arrested MQM's Khawaja Izhar

HEC robs nation of millions in degree verification

HEC robbed the nation of millions of rupees in illegal fee, Dunya News obtained the document

Karachi: All paths to Sea View blocked as New Year eve approaches

Police has deployed more than 3400 personnel on the beaches

PHC issues notice to HEC Secretary, Chairman Search Committee

The petition was filed in VC's appointment case.

HEC announces action against forged degree holders

HEC receives at least 300 forged documents for verification per day

Chairman HEC stresses to adopt high-quality education

He assured that the government of Pakistan is keen to bring betterment in education sector.

KU reopens after three days of mourning

The academic activities at KU were suspended to mourn assassination of Dr Shakil Auj.

Mukhtar Ahmed appointed as HEC Chairman

Islamabad High Court had ordered the authorities to appoint Chairman HEC within 15 days.

IHC orders to appoint HEC chairman within 15 days

IHC judge said the HEC was running its affairs without any clear policy.

NHS ministry to verify degrees

HEC refuses to hand over the task to National Health Services Ministry.

Degrees of 13 former MPs declared as fake

HEC and ECP have declared degrees of more 13 former MPs as fake.

Degrees of Shekih Waqas, Yasir Raza found fake

HEC states that A-level certificate of Sheikh Waqas Akram and FA degree of MPA Yasir Raza are fake.

HEC objects to Manzoor Wattoo's degree

HEC verified degrees of 22 ex-MPs but raised objection over the degree of PPP leader Manzoor Wattoo

Names of 54 fake degree holder former MPs sent to EC

Higher Education Commission on Friday sent names of 54 former fake degree holder MPs to ECP.

HEC to remain open on weekend for degree verification

The candidates are requested to visit HEC from 08:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Dr. Mukhtar appointed new ED of HEC

Prof. Dr Mukhtar Ahmed has been appointed as new Executive Director of Higher Education Commission.

HEC issue be not politicized: employees

Association says 4 VCs were not stopped from entering the premisis.

HEC issue: Senate body rejects allegation of political pressure

The Senate body has denied that any political pressure is there to resolve the HEC issue.

Hillary telephones Gillani to discuss bilateral relations

Hillary Clinton telephoned PM Yousuf Raza Gilani and exchanged views on bilateral relations.

Rawalpindi: Vehicles collide at GT Road, 35 injured

Several vehicles collided at GT Road near Rawalpindi while 35 people were injured.in the mishap.

UK supports dialogues with Taliban: envoy

India has no role in Afghan security issues, says UK Ambassador to Afghanistan William Patey.

Target killer arrested in Karachi

Karachi police have arrested a target killer involved in 18 incidents of target killing.

US not to make political intervention in Libya: Gates

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said that the US will not have a permanent role in Libya.

Govt fails to transfer 5 ministries to provinces

Second phase of ministries devolution process under 18th Amendment has not yet completed.