HEC issues NOCs to two new universities

ISLAMABAD, Jan 06 : The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued No Objection Certificate (NOC) for grant of charter in private sector to Iqra National University , Peshawar and the Global Institute, Lahore .

The NOCs have been granted upon clearance of feasibility report followed by inspection of academic, financial and physical infrastructure in relation to meeting criteria requirements, said a press release issued by HEC on Wednesday.

The cases of these institutions have already been cleared by respective Provincial Governments for grant of charter and the cases are under process at different stages for legislation.

Iqra National University , Peshawar is a project of Iqra Trust, which is registered with Sub-Registrar Peshawar under Trust Act of 1882, while the Global Institute, Lahore is a project of Rahim Education Trust, which is registered under Societies Registration Act 1860. INP