PESHAWAR: A meeting on higher education affairs of universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held at the Governor House under the chairmanship of KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad Chairman Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar attended the meeting along with KP Adviser on Education Dr Syed Aamer Abdullah, Higher Education Secretary Abid Ullah Kakakhel, UET Taxila Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Inayat Ullah Babar, Higher Education Department KP Director Quality Assurance Dr Imran Ullah Marwat and other officers of the HEC and Governor House.
Various academic, governance and financial issues of KP universities were discussed in detail during the meeting.
The discussions focused on enhancing academic quality, strengthening university governance, promoting research and innovation, and addressing the challenges and emerging needs of higher education institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The meeting emphasised the importance of effective coordination between the Higher Education Commission and the provincial leadership to strengthen institutional capacity, uphold academic standards, and expand educational and research opportunities for students and faculty.
Both sides assured full support for working in close liaison to uplift quality education in KP institutions.
The strategic role of universities in developing skilled human resources, generating knowledge and contributing to the socio-economic progress of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan was also highlighted.
