ISLAMABAD: After a gap of more than six months, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) finally has a chairman, as Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar (Sitara-i-Imtiaz) assumed office on Friday with what he ...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar as the new Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), according to an official notification issued on February 6, 2026.

Blue Owl GP Strategic Capital has claimed first place in the 2025 HEC Paris-Dow Jones Large Buyout Performance Ranking, marking the first time a GP staking firm has led the annual study. The ranking, ...

Francisco Partners Ranks in Top Three of the HEC Paris-Dow Jones Annual Global Large Buyout Performance Ranking for Sixth Consecutive Year #2 ranking reflects consistent strong performance over the ...

Abstract: Scouring refers to the lowering of the level of river bed due to water erosion. Formation of vortices in the vicinity of bridges due to obstruction caused to river flow by piers and ...

Abstract: Despite the numerous advantages dams pose a risk if not properly designed or maintained. With the changes in climate there are extreme events going on and increased precipitation is the most ...