IUB Commences Self Postgraduate Program Review (PGPR) in Alignment with HEC Guidelines

IUB Commences Self Postgraduate Program Review (PGPR) in Alignment with HEC Guidelines
Inline with the directions of the Worthy Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Kamran, the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), in collaboration with the Directorate of Advanced Studies and Research (AS&R) and the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), has started the two days Self Postgraduate Program Review (PGPR) exercise at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. This initiative is being conducted in strict accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Higher Education Commission. 
The review committee consists of Prof. Dr. Ashfaq Mahmood Qureshi, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Government Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur (External Member), Prof. Dr. M. Asadullah Madni, Director QEC (Member), Prof. Dr. Asif Naveed Ranjha, Director AS&R (Member), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atif, Director ORIC (Member) Prof. Dr. Riaz Hussain, Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (Internal Member), Prof. Dr. Engr. M. Ali Qureshi, Faculty of Engineering & Technology (Internal Member), Dr. Rao Mazhar Hussain, Additional Director QEC (Facilitator) and Mazher Hussain Shah (Nominee, Controller of Examination)
Prof. Dr. M. Asadullah Madni, Director QEC, delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining the progressive actions taken in response to the recommendations from the previous year's PGPR. He detailed the strategic initiatives proactively implemented by the university administration to guarantee strict compliance with HEC guidelines, highlighting IUB's steadfast dedication to continuous academic enhancement and quality assurance.
In his remarks, the external expert, Prof. Dr. Ashfaq Mahmood Qureshi, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Government Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur, highly commended the collaborative efforts of the AS&RB, QEC, and ORIC. He emphasized the critical, ongoing significance of the PGPR exercise in fostering a culture of transparency and academic rigor.
The comprehensive Graduate Program Review (GPR) focuses on evaluating Level 7 and 8 graduate programs, including Ph.D., MS/M.Phil., and equivalent degree programs. This self-review ensures that the university's higher education offerings remain fully aligned with the HEC Graduate Education Policy 2023. 
Through this extensive internal evaluation process, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur reaffirms its commitment to institutional excellence, ensuring that its postgraduate programs continue to meet and exceed robust national quality assurance mechanisms.