The framework will initially be implemented in 25 public universities, plans to expand to all public universities
Federal Education Minister Wajiha Qamar addresses a press conference in Islamabad PHOTO: EXPRESS
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan has launched Library system to keep full digital records of students, track their enrollment, grades, transcripts and degrees, Federal Education Minister Wajiha Qamar said on Monday.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the minister said the system launched under the Higher Education Commission (HEC) framework will initially be implemented in 25 public universities with plans to expand it to all public universities in the country.
“Under this system, complete data of each student, from enrollment to degree, will be available. This will save time and ensure transparency,” she said. She added that the platform will include grades, transcripts and degree-granting records, enabling the entire academic journey of students to be tracked on a single platform.
Qamar said the government also plans to use artificial intelligence to manage the education system and keep all processes safe. “It is extremely important to ensure the quality of students’ education,” she said, adding that the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) and HEC play a central role in the implementation of these reforms. She said monitoring at FDE is already being done through digital portals, while an AI-based portal is in the final stages of completion.
The minister said that digitization has strengthened the tracking, accountability and control of tenders. “Supply control is now done digitally. This system is extremely important for transparency,” she said.
She also highlighted that there are mechanisms for students and parents to register complaints directly through digital platforms and e-collection points. “HEC, FDE and other institutions are working to further improve the education of young people,” she added.
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Wajiha Qamar said the initiative aims to increase transparency, improve the quality of education and strengthen Pakistan’s international status. She said that a central e-portal has been introduced at FDE for BS courses which will initially benefit around 4,000 students seeking admission. “In the first phase, it will apply to BS admissions and later to other programs,” she said.
She also spoke about reforms at the Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC), which has introduced a 24-hour online system for equivalence and verification using a single ID. She said this has also speeded up the registration process for international boards.
The Minister described the Directorate-General for Education as “very close to our hearts” and highlighted the Prime Minister’s recent inauguration of a Center of Excellence for Autism. She said the government is conducting e-katcheries to allow students and parents to raise grievances directly.
Wajiha Qamar said these measures are part of a wider effort to modernize the education system and make it more accountable, efficient and student-focused. She added that while results take time, these reforms are designed to ensure consistent improvements in educational outcomes and service delivery.
