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An Analysis of the University Admission System in Pakistan

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The option to apply and study at a university can be an exciting and daunting task at the same time. Therefore it is important to make right choice when choosing the university. The admission system of any country is based on stratified criteria which serve the students of different preparation, aspirations and socioeconomic backgrounds.   The admission system in Pakistan follows the procedures of Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, which drew its inspiration from the British tradition of higher education as it was emerging in the late 19 th century. In 2002, a bold restructuring of higher education was done in Pakistan. A National Commission of Higher Education was established with a clear mission to “facilitate institutions of higher learning to serve as engine of socio-economic development of Pakistan.” Among its many objectives, it aims to facilitate foreign students with all administrative aspects of their application and study in Pakistan including applying t...

The Stressful Aspects of University Admissions in Pakistan

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To get an admission offer from a university is the extremely exciting for student applicants all across the world. Many applicants face difficulties when choosing a university. According to international students’ surveys, applicants have to take in number of factors into account, before selecting a university. They look for a high standard of teaching, campus location and services, availability of scholarships and financial plans. The admission process for a university is more intense compared to an admission process for a college. During their final term at college, students start shortlisting universities and filling out applications. They sit for standardized tests, and start worrying about whether they will get admission offers from selected universities or not.

CPEC and Career Prospects for Civil Engineers in Pakistan

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China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an economic corridor that is under construction in Pakistan. The estimated cost of CPEC is around $54 billion. The main purpose of this project is to connect Gwadar Port with Xinjiang in far-western China. This project opened up the door of employment in Pakistan and it is considered to play a major factor in the progress of Pakistan. The bilateral alliance of Pakistan and China with CPEC is an economically driven based decision. Both countries have a history of standing with each other through thick and thin and now CPEC is another milestone that elaborates this fact. With mutual benefits and positive outcome; CPEC is considered a big game-changing collaboration.  CPEC’s main objectives are:       (1) Infrastructure projects (network of highways, railways etc.)       (2) Energy projects       (3) Creating new economic zones    ...

Career Prospects in Undergraduate Management Programs in Pakistan

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“Good management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them.”                                                     (Paul Hawken) Management is a process of making plans, schemes and strategies that can help in running a business and eradicating any problems that may cause any disturbances in the business system. Management comprises of important things like consolidating, planning, leading, managing the financial problems and using the available resources for the betterment of the company