Pakistan Alumni Association

"Heartfelt congratulations to all Afghan graduates from IIUI, NUML, and NUST on their achievements in various fields. Wishing you continued success in your future endeavors 🌟"

The Afghan- Pakistan cultural Convergence in collaboration with HEC and DAAD in FAST NUCES Islamabad campus on 28 January 2026

Here’s to a year of learning, discovery, and growth.

Happy New Year!

Remembering Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on December 25.

Inspired by his vision, HEC remains committed to strengthening education, innovation, and national development through collective effort.

“Big congratulations to Afghan scholars Dr Ezatullah and Dr Hafeez Ullah! 🎉 They’ve nailed their *Doctor of Pharmacy* degree from UVAS Lahore under the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship Program (Phase‑2). Pakistan’s government and HEC are proud to keep delivering top‑notch education to Afghan students in Pakistan’s premier institutes.”

Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq Assumes Charge of Executive Director HEC

Renowned academician and public health specialist, Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq, assumes the office of Executive Director of Higher Education Commission (HEC).

The Vice Chancellor of Khyber Medical University, Peshawar for the last six years, Dr. Zia Ul Haq brings a wealth of leadership experience and a distinguished record of academic and research achievements to this key national role.

Dr. Zia Ul Haq has been ranked among the top 2% scientists of the world, according to the latest global ranking released by Stanford University, USA. It identifies the world’s most influential scientists across all disciplines, based on standardised citation indicators and verified data. His contributions were also recognized by the President of Pakistan with the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, which was presented to him on March 23, 2025.

Dr. Zia Ul Haq completed his MBBS from Khyber Medical College and holds a PhD in Public Health from the University of Glasgow, UK. He has also served as the Convener of the Higher Education Task Force established by the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

During his tenure as Vice Chancellor, KMU witnessed remarkable progress, achieving significant milestones in governance, financial stability, academic quality, and research output. A prolific researcher with 105 publications, he secured over PKR 5 billion in competitive research funding.

Academicians and stakeholders have welcomed his appointment, expressing confidence that Dr. Zia Ul Haq will play a vibrant and decisive role in steering the country’s higher education sector. He is expected to focus on addressing financial and administrative challenges and promoting a nationwide culture of excellence in teaching, research, and innovation.

Engaged in a fruitful discussion with Malick Ceesay, Head of the UNAMA Liaison Office in Islamabad, focusing on developments in Afghanistan and the importance of coordinated regional approache to peace and stability.

The scrutiny of 80% of applicant documents for the 3rd batch of the 4500 Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship program Phase-3 for Afghan Nationals has been completed. The exam date will be announced after the documentation scrutiny process is complete for all students.¹