Vice Chancellor Women University Multan Prof. Dr. Kalsoom Pracha Extends Felicitations to Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar on His Appointment as Chairman HEC Pakistan
The Vice Chancellor of Women University Multan, Prof. Dr. Kalsoom Pracha, has extended her heartfelt congratulations and warm welcome to Engineer Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar (SI) on his appointment as the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. She described his appointment as a highly encouraging and visionary step toward strengthening the higher education landscape of the country.
In her congratulatory message, Prof. Dr. Kalsoom Pracha stated that the appointment of Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar by the Government of Pakistan reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence, institutional growth, and educational reform. She remarked that his distinguished academic career, dynamic leadership, and vast administrative experience position him exceptionally well to steer the higher education sector toward innovation, global competitiveness, and sustainable progress.
The Vice Chancellor further expressed her confidence that under his prudent leadership, the Higher Education Commission will continue to promote a culture of quality assurance, research excellence, and academic integrity across universities in Pakistan. She emphasized that his forward-looking vision and strategic approach will open new avenues for international collaboration, faculty development, and student empowerment.
Prof. Dr. Kalsoom Pracha also conveyed her optimism that Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar’s tenure will play a transformative role in elevating the standards of higher education, fostering knowledge-driven development, and aligning Pakistan’s academic institutions with international benchmarks. She concluded by wishing him great success in his new role and expressed hope that his leadership will contribute significantly to shaping a brighter and more progressive future for higher education in Pakistan.