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GRE/HAT mandatory for graduate admissions

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission has introduced a new nationwide policy making GRE/HAT General and relevant subject tests mandatory for admissions to MPhil, MS and PhD programs at public and private universities from Fall 2026. According to a notification issued by the coordination division of the Higher Education …

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HEC launches blockchain-based degree attestation

–Digital system to end manual verification by June 2026 BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: TheHigher Education Commission has introduced a blockchain-based digital degree attestation system aimed at modernising verification processes and improving global recognition of academic credentials. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with Zong 5G and Wibbow Technologies, marking a …

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Islamabad universities shift online amid security

–Islamabad and Rawalpindi universities move classes online amid Iran-US talks related security concerns while NUML continues physical teaching and NUST postpones entry tests affecting academic schedules and examination timelines across multiple institutions in the capital region Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Several universities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi shifted academic operations online on …

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Leaderless for a decade: QAU’s American Study Center at crossroads

As Quaid-i-Azam University grapples with mounting financial crises and administrative challenges, with students taking to the streets in protest, a lingering issue continues to cast a shadow over the institution’s reputation. The American Study Center, a crucial center for international research and diplomatic exchange, has remained without a permanent director …

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Mystery shrouds over murder of IIUI’s female student in private hostel

A 23-year-old female student of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) was shot dead at a private hostel in the G-10/1 sector of the federal capital, police confirmed on Monday. According to FIR, the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday when an unidentified armed man gained access …

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12 PU scholars abscond after scholarships, dismissed

Twelve faculty members of Punjab University have gone absconding after receiving scholarships worth millions of rupees, without fulfilling their obligation to rejoin university service. In response, the university administration has decided to approach the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other relevant authorities to initiate the recovery of the disbursed funds …

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VCs demand not Establishing new universities

In a concerted effort to address the pressing challenges faced by the higher education sector, the Vice Chancellors’ Committee was convened for a two-day meeting in Islamabad with the participation of more than 160 public and private universities from across the country. The gathering provided a platform for the university …

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