BAHAWALPUR, OCT 17 (APP/DNA): The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) has achieved a distinguished milestone by securing 85.17 marks in the Annual Quality Assurance Performance Assessment conducted by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, reflecting the university’s strong commitment to academic excellence, institutional integrity, and continuous improvement.
According to the HEC’s comprehensive evaluation for the year 2023–24, the performance of Quality Enhancement Cells (QECs) across universities was assessed on various parameters, including institutional performance evaluation, self-assessment of academic programs, program accreditation, and compliance with HEC’s quality standards. IUB’s QEC was rated as meeting all parameters satisfactorily, reaffirming its robust internal quality mechanisms and adherence to national and international benchmarks.
Vice Chancellor, Engr. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran, expressed pride in the achievement, stating that this result reflects IUB’s strategic commitment to quality enhancement, academic integrity, and evidence-based education. He emphasized that the university’s success demonstrates effective implementation of best practices outlined in the HEC’s PSG-2023 Quality Assurance Framework, driven by stakeholder engagement and continuous academic improvement.
The Director QEC, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asadullah Madni, highlighted the university’s steady progress, noting that IUB’s score rose from 70.36% (2019–21) to 85.17% (2023–24), crossing a significant quality threshold. He expressed gratitude to the university leadership, faculty, and administrative units for their consistent support, reaffirming QEC’s resolve to institutionalize a culture of quality, outcome-based education, and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 of Quality Education.
