Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar
SITARA-I-IMTIAZ

Niaz Ahmad
Akhtar

Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan

Academic Visionary and Engineering Excellence Awardee. Driving the future of Pakistan’s higher education through innovation and governance.

Institutional Impact

5+

VC Leadership Roles

100+

Research Publications

PhD

Leeds University, UK

S.I.

National Civil Award

Leadership Journey

2026 - Present
Chairman, HEC Pakistan

Leading national higher education standards and funding reforms.

2023 - 2026
Vice Chancellor, Quaid-i-Azam University

Strategically elevated Pakistan's top research university.

2018 - 2022
Vice Chancellor, University of the Punjab

Led historical restructuring and ranking improvements.

1988 - 2009
Founding & International Tenure

Director of IQTM and Head of Chemical Engineering at Bahrain Training Institute.

Media & Recognition

HEC Appointment Coverage

Dunya News report on assuming charge of the Commission.

Aik Din Geo Kay Sath

A personal look into the academic journey and milestones.

Governance Strategy

Discussing the "Merit-First" model for institutional reform.