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Empowering varsity students to lead Green Revolution

Pakistan is facing a climate crisis unlike anything seen before. From catastrophic floods and scorching heatwaves to choking pollution and...

23.04.2025 40

The Express Tribune

Dr Asghar Zaidi

AI at the helm: a bold roadmap for transforming universities

31.01.2025 100

The Express Tribune

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Rescuing the soul of education: revitalising humanities

Pakistan's educational landscape, once thriving with humanities education, is now grappling with its marginalisation. The decline stems from policy...

05.12.2024 4

The Express Tribune

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Opportunities of research and innovation in higher education

Research and innovation are the driving forces behind a nation's progress. Look at countries like South Korea and Singapore, which completely...

10.11.2024 3

The Express Tribune

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Why Pakistan’s varsities are failing?

THE article published in a contemporary publication ‘Defunding Varsities’ on October 16, 2024, raises an alarm about the slow dismantling of...

01.11.2024 5

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

HEC's new undergraduate policy: a path forward

Albert Einstein highlights the importance of the liberal arts education by saying: "The value of an education in a liberal arts college is not the...

25.10.2024 5

The Express Tribune

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Ex-Pakistan’s athiest YouTuber Harris Sultan scammed by Indian as Channel renamed ‘Scumbag Begger’

‘Scumbag Begger’: Harris Sultan, a disgraced YouTuber from Pakistan known for his anti-Islam videos, has been conned as an Indian editor changed...

23.08.2024 3

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

PCB announces free entry for remainder of Rawalpindi Test

23.08.2024 2

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Widespread monsoon rains predicted in Pakistan till August 29

ISLAMABAD – Widespread monsoon rains with scattered heavy falls are predicted in parts of Pakistan from August 26 to August 29 with occasional...

23.08.2024 2

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Islamabad, Rawalpindi weather update; intermittent rains predicted

ISLAMABAD – Intermittent rains and gusty winds are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and at isolated places in Pakistan on Friday night and...

23.08.2024 2

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Weather update for Lahore, Punjab; rains, gusty winds expected

23.08.2024 3

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Why did KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur distribute cash to PTI workers ahead of Islamabad rally?

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the postponement of power show scheduled in Tarnol today after Islamabad administration...

23.08.2024 2

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan weather update; isolated rains, gusty winds likely

ISLAMABAD – Isolated rains and gusty winds are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Thursday night and Friday with occasional...

23.08.2024 5

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Lahore, Punjab weather update; intermittent monsoon rains expected

LAHORE – Intermittent monsoon rains of varying intensities are expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Thursday night and Friday. Per the...

23.08.2024 2

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Rs20 Billion grant for Operation Azm-e-Istehkam gets ECC Nod

23.08.2024 3

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Another Pakistani University bans Jeans, T-shirts for students

23.08.2024 4

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

A paradigm shift towards student-centred higher education

A university's primary function is to provide quality education and nurture well rounded graduates who contribute to societal progress. Yet, in an...

21.08.2024 4

The Express Tribune

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Unlimited flights for a year as this budget airline offers exciting annual pass

19.08.2024 3

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

US Fulbright Scholarship Program accepting applications from Pakistani Students; Apply Online

Another scholarship opportunity is opened for Pakistani students as United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) revealed Fulbright...

19.08.2024 2

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan weather update; intermittent rains, gusty winds likely

19.08.2024 2

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Lahore, Punjab weather update; more monsoon rains, heavy falls expected

LAHORE – More monsoon rains with isolated heavy falls are expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Monday night, Tuesday and Wednesday with...

19.08.2024 2

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Light rains predicted in Karachi, Hyderabad, parts of Sindh

19.08.2024 4

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Rethinking evaluation

08.08.2024 3

The News International

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Rebuilding higher education post Covid-19

The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.—Malcolm X   My decision to move back to Pakistan in 2019 was driven by a commitment to...

02.08.2024 2

The Express Tribune

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Reimagining higher education: Case for University Towns

31.07.2024 2

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

A trip of joy and happiness

CAN any one buy happiness? Can any one buy joyful time to be remembered as long as one is alive? Some say money can buy any thing- true, but can...

31.07.2024 1

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Biden’s exit shakes 2024 presidential race

IN a move that has upended the political landscape, President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential race, citing health...

31.07.2024 1

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Pakistan’s maritime command

  THE Pakistan Navy has assumed the responsibilities of the combined Task Force 150(CTF 150) for the 13th time, aimed to provide maritime security...

31.07.2024 1

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Thriving in crisis through self-knowledge

IN an individual’s professional career, they face many ups and downs, successes, failures, and impasses. They try to explore new things and visit...

31.07.2024 1

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

Reimagining higher education: Case for University Towns

PAKISTAN’S higher education landscape is ripe for transformation. The nation’s burgeoning youth population with a growing demand for good quality...

31.07.2024 1

Pakistan Observer

Dr Asghar Zaidi

A higher education model

P akistan is at a crucial stage in its development journey. It needs major reforms to improve its education system. With around 244...

28.07.2024 9

The News on Sunday

Dr Asghar Zaidi

The controversy of Global University Rankings

The allure of global university rankings, particularly those by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE), has become undeniable...

14.07.2024 10

The Express Tribune

Dr Asghar Zaidi