The Higher Education Commission (HEC), formerly the University Grant Commission, is the primary regulator of higher education in Pakistan.Up till 2002, Universities were recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) which draws its powers from The University Grants Commission Act, 1974. Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) is responsible for higher education policy, quality assurance, degree recognition, development of new institutions and uplift of existing institutions in Pakistan. It also facilitated the development of higher educational system in pakistan. Its main purpose was to upgrade universities in Pakistan to be centres of education, research and development.
Dr.Atta ur Rahman actually changed the face of HEC and started the policy to send Pakistani youngsters outside the country for their higher studies.This step became a milestone in the educational development of pakistan and increased the number of Ph.Ds in Pakistan.
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| Prof.Dr.Atta ur Rahman |
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| Dr.Javed Laghari |
But PM Yousuf Raza Gilani during his regime tried to dissolve the HEC and in this he first stopped all the funds of HEC and upon asking of HEC,the PM relied that "We are facing bad economical problems these days." ,against which many had been held by young students of Pakistan and atlast PM had undo his decision and restore the commision.
Dr.Javed Laghari is now leading HEC in these days and HEC is working days and nights to educate Pakistani peoples...
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