Saturday, November 14th, 2026
HEC trains representatives of 40 universities on QS World University Rankings
ISLAMABAD, NOV 14 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan organised a one-day capacity-building programme on QS World University Rankings at the National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF), Islamabad. The programme brought together representatives of 40 universities from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and surrounding cities, grouped into two cohorts. The initiative aimed to strengthen the capacity of Pakistani universities to understand international rankings methodologies, meet data reporting requirements, and improve institutional preparedness for effective participation in global university rankings. It forms part of HEC’s nationwide capacity-buildingRead More
UK celebrates King Charles III’s 78th Birthday in Islamabad
DNA ISLAMABAD — The British High Commission in Islamabad hosted a vibrant evening of fashion and design on 13 November to celebrate His Majesty King Charles III’s 78th birthday, highlighting how British and Pakistani creativity can drive business growth and job creation in both countries. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was the chief guest at the event, which drew more than 600 attendees, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, ministers, business leaders, designers, and members of the creative community. Guests were treated to a showcase featuring fashionRead More
HEC urges universities to participate in QS World University Rankings 2028
ISLAMABAD, NOV 14 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has urged all public and private sector universities to actively participate in the QS World University Rankings 2028 to strengthen Pakistan’s representation and standing in global higher education. In a letter addressed to Vice Chancellors, Rectors and Heads of Institutions, Executive Director HEC Dr. Zia Ul Haq noted that while several Pakistani universities have demonstrated encouraging performance in international rankings, overall participation remains relatively limited. Universities have been advised to ensure timely submission of institutional data and fulfilment ofRead More
Twelve Khwarij Killed in North Waziristan Intelligence Operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, NOV 14 /DNA/ – In continuation of series of intelligence based operations being conducted by Security Forces, multiple Khwarijs’ locations were engaged in general area Mir Ali, Datta Khel and surroundings in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Following fierce fire exchanges, in last twelve hours, twelve khwarij, including two Afghan nationals belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were sent to hell in Ali Khel, while two khwarij each were neutralised in Mir Ali and Datta Khel, thereby causing a significant blow to the khwarijs’ network operating in the area. However,Read More