Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Higher Education, Meena Khan Afridi, has committed to significant educational reforms aimed at enhancing the quality and relevance of higher education in the region. During a review meeting of the Reforms Committee of the Department of Higher Education, the Minister outlined a series of initiatives designed to align college programs more closely with market demands.

According to Directorate General Information and PRs – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Minister Afridi instructed department officials to gather data on colleges with low admissions or outdated programs, suggesting a shift towards more market-relevant disciplines. This move is part of a broader effort to ensure that higher education institutions meet the current and future needs of the job market. The meeting also included a briefing by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abbottabad, highlighting successful initiatives like compulsory computer science courses that enable students to engage in freelancing.