Public Sector Reforms | Exploring Academia

Public Sector Reforms | 19 July 2024

The growing divide: Why more students are choosing Medicine over Engineering in Pakistan?

In the blog post, I present my insight on the underlying reasons for the dramatic drop in the number of applications for engineering entrance test with skyrocketing increase in the applications for entrance test to medical colleges in KPK with its potential implications and how to negotiate this state of affairs.

Public Sector Reforms | 13 July 2024

Revolutionizing Dental Education in Pakistan: UHS Introduces a New Modular Integrated Curriculum for BDS Program

This blog is aimed to briefly discuss key features, overall structure, modules, benefits for students and faculty and implementation challenges of this groundbreaking curriculum.

Public Sector Reforms | 9 July 2024

Establishment of a world class Cyber Security Institute in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Will it position KPK as a leader in the field of cybersecurity?

Public Sector Reforms | 29 June 2024

How the upgradation of KMC and AMC to the university status will negatively impact KMU?

In this blog post we will discuss how the proposed scheme of upgradation of KMC and AMC to the university status will negatively impact KMU financially, academically and administratively.

Leadership Public Sector Reforms Universities’ Governance | 10 August 2025

The HEC Chairperson job criteria spark intensive debate in the academia

The recent job posting for the Higher Education Commission’s top role has ignited debate among education experts. Critics argue that the 65-year age limit and two-year term may discourage visionary leaders, while the eligibility requirements closely mirror those for a university professorship. Many believe these restrictions could exclude seasoned global talent, undermining the long-term strategic direction of higher education in Pakistan.

Public Sector Reforms | 29 June 2024

How the graduates, medical professionals and healthcare system in Pakistan shall be benefited from PM&DC accreditation by the International body?

In this blog post we briefly discuss, how the medical students, graduates, professionals and healthcare system in Pakistan will be benefited from PM&DC accreditation by the World Federation for Medical Education

Public Sector Reforms | 27 June 2024

Navigating the Transition: Challenges and Opportunities in Upgrading Medical Colleges to Universities in KPK

Public Sector Reforms | 23 June 2024

The 05 key areas where the PTI government failed to deliver with respect to universities’ governance in Pakistan

This blog post takes a look at the key areas where the PTI government failed to deliver with respect to universities’ governance in Pakistan

Public Sector Reforms | 23 June 2024

The PTI Government’s plan to establish a university in the Prime Minister’s House never saw the light of the day

Public Sector Reforms | 21 June 2024

Digital Pakistan: Is a new technological revolution in the making?

The “Digital Pakistan” was launched recently. Since independence, this is the first project, that has the potential to revolutionize the entire dynamics of the socio-economic landscape of the country. This blog post identify some of the critical areas where we need to take actions such as formal education, business development, vocational training and university-industry partnership.