Islamabad: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan recently organized a one-day capacity-building session aimed at enhancing the understanding of QS World University Rankings among its Committee on International Rankings of Pakistani Universities. The session, held at the HEC Secretariat, focused on improving the international standing of Pakistani universities through a detailed examination of QS ranking methodologies and indicators.

According to Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, the session was conducted by the Higher Education Data Repository (HEDR) Division, with an emphasis on fostering technical deliberations and coordinated institutional efforts. Director General of HEDR Division, Syed Naveed Hussain Shah, highlighted the session’s role in providing a platform for technical engagement and perspective sharing among committee members. The session is part of a broader initiative that will include comprehensive capacity-building programs at both federal and provincial levels.

National Coordinator for National University Rankings, Muhammad Ali Baig, underscored the importance of international rankings in enhancing the visibility and competitiveness of Pakistani universities. He stressed the need for timely institutional preparedness and accurate data reporting as international ranking submission cycles commence. The technical sessions were led by experts from the Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences and the National University of Sciences & Technology, who shared insights on QS ranking methodologies and strategies for performance improvement.

Participants included representatives from various Pakistani universities, fostering interactive discussions on ranking indicators, data quality, and institutional benchmarking. The session concluded with a commitment to enhancing the international competitiveness of Pakistani universities through structured capacity-building initiatives and continuous engagement facilitated by HEC.