26/07/2026
Empowering Leadership, Building a Resilient Quality Ecosystem
IMSciences Peshawar had the privilege of hosting the PSG-2023: National Leadership Engagement Series on July 23, 2026, organized by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), Higher Education Commission (HEC) and facilitated by the QEC-IMSciences. Held under the theme "Empowering Institutions, Building a Resilient Quality Ecosystem," the event brought together around 70 participants, including Deans, Registrars, and QEC representatives from 25 public and private sector universities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and IMSciences students representing undergraduate and graduate Students Council for Academic Learning and Enhancement (SCALE) to deliberate on strengthening quality assurance and institutional effectiveness in higher education.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Dr. Usman Ghani, Director IMSciences, who underscored the importance of visionary leadership in fostering a sustainable quality culture. Mr. Nasir Shah, Director General, Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), HEC, delivered the opening remarks on behalf of QAA-HEC, highlighting the background of PSG-2023 and the objectives of the Higher Education Leadership Engagement Series. The Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Shafiq Ur Rahman, Member (Strategic Planning), HEC, emphasized the vital role of quality assurance in improving institutional performance, accountability, and excellence in higher education.
The technical sessions were led by Mr. Agha Muhammad Raza, Deputy Director, QAA-HEC, who guided participants through the philosophy and implementation of the revamped quality assurance framework. The three interactive sessions covered:
Session I – "What Are We Trying to Do?": Understanding institutional context, governance challenges, and evidence-based insights into higher education quality assurance.
Session II – "How Are We Trying to Do It? & How Do We Know It Works?": Exploring the PSG-2023 Framework, PERLI Golden Thread, and institutional ownership of quality.
Session III – "How Does the Institution Change to Improve?": Introducing the Q-CIRCLE digital platform, leadership commitments, and strategies for embedding a culture of continuous quality enhancement.
The event concluded with a souvenir presentation ceremony, where Prof. Dr. Fahad Abdullah, Senior Manager QEC, IMSciences, and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nauman, Head of the School of Management Sciences, presented souvenirs to the distinguished guests from QAA-HEC in recognition of their valuable contributions.
IMSciences remains committed to partnering with QAA-HEC and higher education institutions across Pakistan to promote a culture of quality, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement.