Chairman HEC views universities’ role in society’s development

BAHAWALPUR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Apr, 2026) Chairman Higher Education of Pakistan Prof Dr Niaz Ahmed Akhtar (S.I) has said that universities are the foundation and important pillars of society which play an important role in the development of society.

“The Islamia University of Bahawalpur is a historical institution and has a significant role in socio-economic development”, he said.

Prof Dr Niaz Ahmed Akhtar expressed these views while addressing the reception ceremony of teachers and students at Abbasia Campus of IUB here.

He said" Our youth are strengthening the country's economy through their expertise in Artificial Intelligence". He appreciated the projects of the students of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur in Artificial Intelligence, IT, Veterinary, Medical, Agriculture and Social Sciences.

He said that the Islamia University of Bahawalpur is a big university with modern infrastructure. “Our youth are increasing the country's foreign exchange through e-commerce,” he said, adding that universities need to work on educational programs that are compatible with national needs.

He appreciated the teachers of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur for receiving projects from the Higher Education Commission

In his speech, Prof Dr Muhammad Kamran, Vice Chancellor of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, said that the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has always played its role in promoting higher education, research and innovation. “We have made continuous efforts to improve the quality of teacher training, student guidance and research,” he said adding that the guidance and support of the Higher Education Commission has been a guiding light for us in this journey. He said that the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has played a significant role in the promotion of higher education not only in South Punjab but also in the entire country in the last few years.