FC College University(Lahore) to host 5th Int’l Conference of Pakistan Network of Quality Assurance in Higher Education (PNQAHE)
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between PNQAHE and Forman Christian College University at HEC Islamabad. According to MoU, FCCU was host the 5th International Conference and Annual General Meeting of PNQAHE from April 14-16, in collaboration with HEC and Khyber Medical University.
Serving as a platform to connect over 250 universities across Pakistan, PNQAHE has more than 25 international experts actively involved in its efforts, and is a regional partner of International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies of Higher Education since 2019.
Addressing the gathering, Chairman HEC Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed appreciated the efforts of KMU team Dr. Zia-ul-Haq and Dr. Asiyah Bukhari for their efforts and idea to launch this Quality Network which is now the chapter of INQAAHE in Pakistan. President PNQAHE Dr. Zia-ul-Haq gave an overview of Network’s journey so far and introduced the executive body. Rector FCCU Dr. Jonathan S. Addleton said that the sub-themes of PNQAHE’s upcoming conference are particularly intriguing and reflect the quality assurance standards around the globe.
The conference will be themed around “Stakeholder Engagement in Quality Assurance – Shaping Higher Education with Inputs from all Relevant Voices.” The sub-themes will include Models of Stakeholders Engagement, Role of Students in Quality Assurance, Industry and Employer Collaboration in Higher Education, Government, Regulatory Bodies and Professional Associations, and Community Engagement and Social Responsibility.
The ceremony was attended by Member IT/Acting Executive Director HEC, Dr. Jamil Ahmed; Rector of PAF-IAST, Dr. Muhammad Mujahid; Team of QAA, Mr. Muhammad Raza, Mr. Wajid Saleem, Dr. Pir Qasim Shah; Consultant QA, NUMS, Mr. Muhammad Ismail; Director Riphah, Dr. Fawad Sadiq and Dr. Iftikhar, Iqra University.
NHU University Karachi, Dr.Muhammad Faseeh ullah khan (Director –QEC) and Ms. Zareen Hamid (Deputy Director –QEC) were attend this International Conference was held.
