An analytical study of higher education system of Pakistan

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Date
2011
Authors
Sajida Mukhtar
Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah
Muhammad Saeed
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Purpose; This article analyzes and assesses the current status of higher education in Pakistanto examine emerging trends. Design/methodology/approach; The discussion concentrates on structure, access, quality, funding patterns, private enterprise, and future prospects of higher education. It is argued that if quality does not match quantity, and the higher education sector fails to bring out enlightened, highly skilled, trained, motivated and ethically committed individuals, the countries cannot meet any of its development objectives. Findings; to attract the brightest students towards social sciences in different paradigms and research, funds have to be allocated for the higher education sector in the country. These emerging scenarios have given birth to some new issues.
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Higher education Commission-HEC, Enterprise, Quality of Education
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International Journal of Academic Research, Vol. 3. No. 2. March, 2011, Part I