Syed Dara Shikoh Amir:Â
QUETTA – In a major win for the higher education sector of Balochistan, the Vice Chancellor of Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Professor Dr. Khalid Hafeez, has been officially appointed to the National Quality Assurance Committee (NQAC).
​The high-profile committee was formed by the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan to revolutionize academic standards across the country.
​A Lone Voice for Balochistan’s Academic Future
​Dr. Hafeez joins a select group of top-tier educators, university executives, and academic policy experts from all over Pakistan. Notably, he stands as the sole representative from Balochistan on this prestigious national body.
​Local academic circles view his appointment as a massive breakthrough. It gives Balochistan a direct, influential seat at the table to voice the specific challenges, needs, and opportunities facing universities in the province.
​”Dr. Hafeez’s inclusion isn’t just an honor for BUITEMS—it’s a crucial milestone for the entire higher education landscape of Balochistan,” noted a senior faculty member.
​Driving Global Standards in Pakistani Universities
​The NQAC is tasked with reshaping the future of higher education in Pakistan. Moving forward, the committee will advise the HEC on critical strategic areas, including:
