Pakistani universities show growth in global rankings at National Assembly briefing
Higher Education Commission Chairman Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar briefed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training about rising international rankings for Pakistani universities during a meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday.
Progress in Asian university lists
The number of Pakistani universities featured in the QS Asia University Rankings increased from 29 in 2020 to 83 in 2026. Similarly, representation in the Times Higher Education Asia Rankings grew from 14 universities in 2020 to 48 in 2026.
Expansion in world rankings
Representation in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings has increased from 14 in 2020 to 56 in 2027. The Chairman also noted that representation in the QS World University Rankings rose from seven universities in 2020 to 18 in 2027.
Ongoing sector development measures
The briefing included an overview of the Higher Education Commissions ongoing measures for the development and improvement of the higher education sector. The Chairman highlighted that these steps reflect the gradual strengthening of the country higher education sector and its growing global visibility.
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