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PM extends HEC Chairman tenue by one-year

PM extends HEC Chairman tenue by one-year

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has extended the tenure of Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Mukhtar Ahmed by one year.

A notification has also been issued to extend the tenure of Chairman HEC Mukhtar Ahmed.

According to the notification, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed will hold the post of Chairman HEC till August 1, 2025.

It should be noted that Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed assumed the post of Chairman Higher Education Commission in July 2022.

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Earlier, Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU) and Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) have formalized their commitment to enhance cooperation in medical education and training through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The ceremony took place at JSMU and marked a significant step towards improving the quality and momentum of teaching activities at JPMC.

The MoU was signed by JPMC Executive Director Prof Shahid Rasul and JSMU Registrar Dr. Azam Khan. Dean of Medicine and Principal of Sindh Medical College Prof Masroor Ahmed and Dean of Basic Medical Sciences Professor Muhammad Azhar Mughal witnessed the signing.

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