From July 5 to July 11, 2025, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan made some important announcements that students, teachers, and universities should know about. This includes updates on new scholarships, test date changes, new student arrivals from Afghanistan, and changes in university policies. Below is a complete summary of what happened last week.
HEC to Change University Teacher Pay Scales
HEC has been asked by the government to prepare a report on improving salaries for university teachers. Many teachers are not happy with their pay, and some leave their jobs. To solve this, a new system will be designed to offer better salaries and benefits to teachers, so they can continue teaching in Pakistan instead of going abroad. This step will help improve education quality in the long run.
350 Afghan Students Start Study in Pakistan
More than 300 Afghan students arrived in Pakistan this week under the Allama Iqbal Scholarship Program. These students will study at different universities in Pakistan. Another group of 150 students (including PhD and Master’s students) is expected to arrive by September. This program supports peace and education between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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New Scholarships & Fellowships Announced
HEC announced two new international study opportunities:
- Pakistani students doing PhDs can now apply for 6-month research fellowships abroad.
- Students can also apply to study in Iraq for different undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Law-GAT Test Date Changed
The Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law-GAT) has been rescheduled. This test was supposed to happen earlier but has now been delayed. Students are advised to keep checking the HEC portal for the new test date and prepare accordingly. This test is important for LLB graduates who want to become practicing lawyers.
What’s Coming Next?
Here are some things to keep in mind for the coming days:
- IPFP Test Result: The result for the “Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs” test held in May is expected soon.
- US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Scholarships: The last date to apply for Fall 2025 is 20 July 2025. Another round will open for Spring 2026.
Weekly Summary Table
| Date | Update Summary |
|---|---|
| 05 July | Govt asked HEC to prepare a new teacher salary plan |
| 05 July | 300+ Afghan students arrived under scholarship |
| Early July | HEC launched fellowships and study abroad programs |
| Early July | HEC banned new university-college affiliations |
| Early July | Law-GAT test date rescheduled by HEC |
| Upcoming | IPFP result and PhD scholarship deadlines |
What to Watch Next Week
- Result announcement of IPFP Test
- New date of Law-GAT Test
- Deadline for Knowledge Corridor Scholarships (20 July)
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