Dr Asghar Zaidi

Why Pakistan’s varsities are failing?
- By Dr Asghar Zaidi
- October 31, 2024
THE article published in a contemporary publication ‘Defunding Varsities’ on October 16, 2024, raises an alarm about the slow dismantling of Pakistan’s higher education system,…

Financial solutions for Pakistan’s universities
- By Dr Asghar Zaidi
- August 21, 2024
PAKISTAN’S public universities face a severe financial crisis due to rising costs and reduced government funding. The old model, relying on government grants, is…

Overcoming challenges of managing affiliated colleges
- By Dr Asghar Zaidi
- August 17, 2024
PUNJAB’S higher education system is facing serious challenges due to the large number of post-graduate affiliated colleges. With over 800 public and 1,800 private colleges…

Reimagining higher education: Case for University Towns
- By Dr Asghar Zaidi
- July 31, 2024
PAKISTAN’S higher education landscape is ripe for transformation. The nation’s burgeoning youth population with a growing demand for good quality education seek a new model…