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ISLAMABAD: Senator Usman Kakarin on Wednesday appreciated the series of efforts initiated by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to promote the quality education. The senator was called on HEC Chairman Dr Mukhtar Ahmed at its secretariat.
The issues pertaining to the universities of Balochistan were discussed during the meeting. Mukhtar briefed the senator about various HEC initiatives for development of higher education in the province, including different scholarship, research and development opportunities available for faculty members, researchers and students, particularly those people who cannot afford higher education on their own expense.
The HEC chairman gave detail of programmes under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme.
“We believe that significance of youth in any society could not be undermined therefore every possible step is being taken to facilitate our youth,” he said. He informed the guest that the federal government has announced to open one university or at least its sub-campus in every district across the country, adding that HEC will establish eight new sub-campuses in different parts of Balochistan over the next three years.
Senator Usman praised the HEC for bringing the much-needed change due to its initiatives during the last decade. He assured complete support of the provincial government and his party for further developing the university education in Balochistan.

News reference: http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/islamabad/09-Jul-2015/hec-praised-for-improving-education-standard-in-balochistan-s-universities