HEC awards for 63 teachers. In recognition of their devoted efforts to enhance academic atmosphere in their institutions, 63 faculty members of public and private sector universities were conferred ‘Best University Teacher Award’ by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Wednesday. In this regard, an event was organised by the HEC where Minister of State for Education, Training and Standards in Higher Education Mian Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman presented awards to the selected teachers. ‘Best University Teachers Award Programme’ was initiated by HEC in 2004 to improve the quality of education along with enhancing external and internal efficiency of university education. The programme provides monetary as well as self-esteemed incentives to teachers from universities and degree awarding institutions through awards and certificates. Each year nominations for the awards are invited from the Public Sector and ‘W’ category private universities and degree awarding institutions of Pakistan focusing on their contributions towards teaching, research and efforts for professional development. So far 349 awards have been conferred over a period of eight years under this programme. For the year 2011, 153 nominations were received from higher education institutions from all over the country. After scrutiny and comprehensive evaluation, 63 teachers have been selected by the selection committee. This award includes a certificate of merit and a cash prize of Rs100,000. Speaking on this occasion, Mian Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman said this national recognition of the contributions made by university faculty will act as catalyst for others to enhance their efforts in the fields of teaching and research. He urged the teachers to be a role model for their colleagues as well as students. He assured that PML-N government as per its manifesto would undertake number of steps to raise the status of teacher in the society. Dr. Javaid R. Laghari, Chairperson HEC, said that faculty is the heart and soul of higher education system and reputation of the institution depends on their performance. He emphasised that the universities are supposed to build communities and economies but it is not possible without proactive contribution of teachers. Dr. Laghari urged the faculty members to ensure that the quality of teaching and research improves constantly. He also underlined the importance of a strong linkage between universities and the society. Dr. Laghari also appreciated the efforts of academics division HEC for organising a successful event. Professor Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Executive Director HEC, said that best teacher award programme aims to improve the quality of education along with enhancing external and internal efficiency of university education. It also envisages to up-grade quality of research through staff development and provision of better facilities. He also underlined the role of teachers for brining positive change in the society. Those who were awarded include, Dr. Asad Naeem from Air University, Islamabad; Prof. Dr. Abdul Rashid Naeem from Allama Iqbal Open University; Muhammad Ayub Siddiqui from Bahria University, Islamabad; Dr. Nasro Min-Allah from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad; Dr. Abdul Majeed Khan from Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology, Islamabad; Dr. Irshad Ahmad Arshad from International Islamic University, Islamabad; Col. Dr. Muhammad Khan from National Defence University, Islamabad; Dr. Zahid Rizwan from National Textile University, Faisalabad; Dr. Shaheena Ayub Bhatti from National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad; Dr. Muhammad Irfan from National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad; Dr. Ejaz Ghani from Pakistan Institute of Developmental Economics, Islamabad; Dr. Asifullah Khan from Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Islamabad; Prof. Dr. Zabta Khan Shinwari from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad; Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan; Dr. Sheikh Saeed Ahmad from Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi; Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Javed from Government College University, Lahore; Dr. Faiz-ul-Hassan Nasim from Islamia University Bahawalpur, Dr. Raumish Masud Khan from Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore; Dr. Anjum Zia from Lahore College for Women University, Lahore; Professor Dr. Ghulam Murtaza from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad; Dr. S. 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Saqlan Naqvi from University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi; Dr. Sadia Shaukat from University of Education, Lahore; Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ozair Ahmad from University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore; Prof. Dr. Shahab Khushnood from University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila; Dr. Khizar Hayat Bhatti from University of Gujrat, Gujrat; Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid from University of the Punjab, Lahore; Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abdullah, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore; Prof. Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq from DOW University of Health Sciences, Karachi; Dr. Shakeel Khoja, Institute of Business Administration, Karachi; Prof. Dr. Bikha Ram Devrajani from Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro; Prof. Dr. Rasool Bux Mahar from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro; Prof. Dr. Abdullah Saand from Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences and Technology Nawabshah; Dr. Inayatullah Rajpar and Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam; Ghulam Mujtaba Shaikh from Sukkur Institute of Business Administration, Sukkur; Dr. Syed Tufail Hussain Sherazi from University of Sindh, Jamshoro; Dr. Salimullah Khan, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan; Mah-Rukh from Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar; Dr. Muhammad Jamil Khan from Gomal University, D.I. Khan; Dr. Hamayun Khan, Islamia College University, Peshawar; Dr. Niaz Ali, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar; Dr. Murad Ali Khan, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat; Prof. Dr. Muhammad Subhan Qureshi, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University, Peshawar; Prof. Dr. Siraj-ul-Islam, University of Engineering& Technology, Peshawar; Dr. Gul Zaman, University of Malakand, Malakand; Prof. Dr. Naeem-ur-Rehman Khattak of University of Peshawar, Peshawar; Dr. Aurangzeb Khan, University of Science & Technology Bannu; Dr. Syed Mushtaq Ahmed Shah, Balochistan University of Engineering & Technology, Khuzdar; Dr. Jamil Ahmad, Balochistan University of Information Technology & Management Sciences, Quetta; Tamoor Khan, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences, Uthal Lasbela; Dr. Rukhsana Jabeen, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University, Quetta; Dr. Muhammad Younus Khan Barozai, University of Balochistan, Quetta; Dr. Muhammad Aziz Ch., Mirpur University of Science and Technology, AJ&K; Dr. Muhammad Rafique, University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad; Ms. Nazima Ellahi, Foundation University, Islamabad; Dr. Muhammad Asif Gondal, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Islamabad; Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed Siddiqui, Baqai Medical University, Karachi; Prof. Dr. Cdr (r) Aurangzeb, Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education, Karachi; Dr. Nadia Ayub from Institute of Business Management, Karachi; Prof. Dr. Aziz-ur-Rehman from Isra University, Hyderabad; Dr. Syed Faisal Ahmed, Bukhari from Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi; Dr. Farzeen Tanwir from Zia-ud-Din University, Karachi; Professor Dr. Muhammad Abid, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi Swabi, and Syed Nadeem ul Hassan Mohani, Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 04:20:06 +0000