Renowned education expert Professor Dr. Zia-ul-Qayyum has been appointed as the permanent Executive Director of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Dr. Zia-ul-Qayyum, former Vice-Chancellor of Gujarat University and Allama Iqbal Open University, was selected after a rigorous process that involved a search committee shortlisting 18 candidates. With an impressive score of 72 points, he emerged as the most qualified for the position.
The search committee, comprised of key figures including the HEC Chairman and prominent education experts, carefully considered the candidates before the HEC Board approved Dr. Zia-ul-Qayyum’s appointment. The position of HEC’s permanent Executive Director had been temporarily filled since October 2018, and this appointment formalizes the end of the interim arrangement.
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, the HEC Chairman, expressed optimism about Dr. Zia-ul-Qayyum’s leadership, anticipating further progress for the Higher Education Commission under his guidance. The educational community is hopeful that Dr. Zia-ul-Qayyum’s expertise in education and administration will contribute to continued advancements in the field. The appointment marks a significant development in the HEC’s leadership and is expected to usher in a new era of growth and excellence in higher education in the region.