HEC and British Council discuss strengthening education in Pakistan

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and the British Council held a roundtable discussion in Islamabad to discuss strengthening Transnational Education (TNE) and expanding sustainable partnerships between Pakistani and UK higher education institutions.

UK Minister of State Stephen Doughty expressed the UK government’s commitment to building academic and research linkages through the British Council. The discussion focused on the role of TNE in advancing economies, developing international research partnerships, creating scholarship opportunities, and facilitating academic exchanges, particularly in emerging fields.

HEC Chairman Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar noted the long history of collaboration between the HEC and the British Council. The event was attended by various officials, including British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and senior HEC leadership.