PNQAHE shaping the future of Quality Assurance in Higher Education

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Karachi, April 9, 2026:
Baqai Medical University (BMU), in collaboration with the Pakistan Network of Quality Assurance in Higher Education (PNQAHE), has announced a three-day global summit on Quality Assurance in Higher Education. The announcement was made during a press conference held at BMU on Thursday.
The 6th International Conference and Annual General Meeting of BMU will take place from April 13 to 15, 2026, bringing together international participants from across the globe. The summit aims to promote academic excellence and strengthen Pakistan’s global image through advancements in higher education quality standards.
Addressing the media, Vice Chancellor Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed, along with Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Kashif Ikram, Registrar Israr, Director Quality Enhancement Cell Dr. Saeeda, and PNQAHE President Dr. Syeda Asiyah Bukhari, shared details of the upcoming event.
Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed highlighted that BMU is a unique institution built on the principles of community-oriented medical education, founded by Prof. Farid ud Din Baqai. He emphasized the university’s commitment to academic excellence and healthcare service delivery.
He further noted his three decades of experience as an academician and medical professional at BMU and urged the Sindh government to support the expansion of the university’s healthcare network to better serve the people of the province.
The summit is expected to serve as a key platform for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and collaboration among higher education stakeholders, focusing on improving quality assurance mechanisms and fostering innovation in academia.

BMU Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Kashif Ikram addressed the media on the importance of quality enhancement in higher education during a press conference held at Baqai Medical University.