Progress on technical university’s establishment reviewed

Islamabad

The PC-1 for the establishment of the National Skills University has been approved, while the bill for the issuance of its charter has been sent to the National Assembly Standing Committee for review.

This information was shared with Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Engineer Balighur Rehman during a meeting he chaired here to review progress on the university project here on Tuesday.

The relevant Higher Education Commission officials told the minister that a consultant was being hired to develop a strategic plan for the proposed university, which would involve identification of key skill development programs to be taught in the University, pedagogical and infrastructural requirements and guidance on development of curricula.

The minister directed the HEC to conduct a research on international best practices, review the models being adopted internationally for skills universities abroad and ensure that the University meets international standards in its particular domain.

He said the University was being established with a vision to provide sustainable skilled human resource for our industries and agriculture.

“The university shall serve as a sustainable resource for provision of technical experts, mentors and skilled workforce for the country and particularly, the graduates of this University are also expected to serve in projects under CPEC,” he added.

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