QEC Events
KIET Celebrates 79th Independence Day with 14th August Program at North Nazimabad Campus
Date: 14th August 2026
Venue: KIET North Campus
Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology (KIET) celebrated the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan with a special 14th August Program at the KIET North Nazimabad Campus.
As part of the celebrations, a KIET student attempted to break his existing world record in hand-release push-ups, adding an inspiring and unique sporting activity to the Independence Day program.
The event was graced by Faizan Lakhani, renowned sports journalist and international cricket correspondent, as the Chief Guest, while Shahid Saati, a veteran sports journalist with extensive sports coverage experience, attended as the Honored Guest.
The program reflected the spirit of patriotism, determination, and national pride, bringing together the KIET community to celebrate the Independence of Pakistan. The participation of distinguished sports personalities further highlighted KIET’s commitment to encouraging sports, talent, achievement, and healthy competition among its students.
Aligning Buisness & Management Degree programs study plans with hec revised curriculum framework
Date: 13-July-2026
Venue: KIET, North Campus
The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology (KIET), organized an insightful session titled “From Policy to Practice: Aligning Business & Management Degree Programs Study Plans with HEC’s Revised Curriculum Framework.”
The session was conducted by Dr. Zahra Nazim, HOD – Social Sciences & Allied, IBHM, DUHS, on Monday, 13 July 2026 at 10:00 AM at KIET North Nazimabad.
The session focused on understanding and effectively implementing the Higher Education Commission (HEC)’s revised curriculum framework for Business and Management degree programs. It highlighted the importance of aligning academic study plans with updated curriculum requirements, ensuring consistency with national academic standards, and strengthening the quality and relevance of degree programs.
The session provided valuable insights into curriculum alignment, academic planning, and the practical implementation of HEC guidelines, supporting KIET’s continued commitment to academic excellence, quality enhancement, and continuous improvement in higher education.
Session on SDG-LINKED EDUCATION, sustainability and curriculum internationalization
Date: 21-May-2026
Venue: Auditorium KIET, North Campus
Academic Experts Emphasize Modern Educational Reforms at KIET Seminar
Quality Enhancement cell of KIET organized an insightful academic session focusing on SDG-linked education and curriculum internationalization, bringing together educationists, faculty members, researchers, and participants from both physical and online platforms. Forum all over PakistanIhigher education institutes . The session was organized under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Sajida parveen director QEC The event aimed to highlight the importance of aligning educational systems with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting internationally compatible curricula to meet modern academic and professional challenges.
The keynote speaker, Ms. Sanam Soomro, Director Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at Dow University of Health Sciences, shared her expertise, research findings, and professional insights with the participants. During her presentation, she highlighted valuable data, co-related statistics, practical recommendations, and contemporary educational trends associated with curriculum development and quality enhancement.
Participants highly appreciated the informative and research-oriented discussion, which emphasized the role of sustainable education practices, academic innovation, and institutional collaboration in improving educational standards.
The session was followed by an interactive open-house question-and-answer segment in which both online and in-person participants actively engaged with the speaker and exchanged ideas on academic reforms, curriculum planning, and policy implementation.
Director QEC also describe the ESG dimension in education and described the session as highly knowledgeable and intellectually enriching, particularly due to its strong focus on technical expertise and practical educational strategies.
At the conclusion of the event, the KIET’s president Prof. Dr Muhammad Khalid khan presented an official shield to Ms. Sanam Soomro in recognition of her valuable contribution. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by the Director KIET.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Sajida parveen expressed hope that with continued support from relevant authorities, important educational areas and policy matters would continue to be addressed effectively and in a timely manner.
Aligning Business Education with HEC’s Revised NQF Standards: Strategy & Implementation
Date: 24th April 2026
Venue: KIET, North Campus
The prominent scholars prof Dr Zaki Rashidi briefings on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) outline several key aspects:
- Definition and Mechanism: The Pakistan Qualification Framework (PQF) serves as a formal mechanism to classify academic and vocational qualifications based explicitly on learning outcomes, such as specific skills and knowledge.
- Core Goals: The primary goals of an NQF include integrating and unifying various qualifications obtained across different educational tracks and vocational training systems.
- Systemic Purpose: It acts as a vital tool for driving structural reforms within a country’s higher education system, ensuring quality assurance and creating a standardized, transparent path for student progression.
- From All Over Pakistan 65 Participants Were Present To Learn With Prof Zaki Rashidi Sahab.
Strategic Roadmap to pree- navigating psg 2030 Compliance
Date: 17th April, 2026
Venue: KIET, (Online - Zoom)
QEC KIET organized a zoom session which was done by a very seasoned and professional
DR SAIMA BAIG DIRECTOR QEC SINDH MADARSULISLAM
This session focused on understanding how Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can strategically prepare for and align with the HEC Pakistan quality assurance framework (PSG-2023 and related standards leading toward PSG 2030 compliance). It emphasized institutional readiness, quality assurance systems, and continuous improvement mechanisms.
Key points covered:
- Quality Assurance Framework Understanding
- a) Overview of HEC’s PSG-2023 standards for institutional and program-level quality.
- b) Emphasis on internal and external quality assurance systems (RIPE, PREE, IQAE/QEC).
- Institutional Compliance Readiness
- a) Importance of aligning governance, academic programs, and research with HEC policies.
- b) Strengthening documentation, evidence collection, and self-assessment practices.
- Pre-Navigation Strategy for Compliance
- a) Early identification of gaps in academic, administrative, and research systems.
- b) Developing corrective action plans before external review visits.
- Quality Enhancement Mechanisms
- a) Role of continuous quality improvement (CQI).
- b) Use of self-assessment reports, peer reviews, and stakeholder feedback.
- Research and Academic Integrity
- a) Focus on ethical research practices, plagiarism control, and supervision standards.
- b) Strengthening doctoral and graduate program governance.
- Institutional Capacity Building
- a) Enhancing faculty development, student support systems, and administrative efficiency.
- b) Ensuring compliance with HEC policies such as affiliation, ODL, and examination guidelines.
Conclusion:
The session highlighted that achieving PSG 2030 compliance requires a proactive, evidence-based, and continuous quality improvement approach rather than a one-time compliance effort.
International Seminar on Strategic Decision Making
Date: 13th March 2025
Venue: KIET, North Campus
KIET and DUHS jointly hosted an international seminar on strategic decision-making, featuring esteemed national and international speakers. The event explored emerging trends in research, AI, and business strategy, offering valuable insights to students and faculty.
Avalanche Connect with Team 1
Date: 11th March 2025
Venue: Auditorium, Department of Pharmacy, UoK
The Department of Mathematics at KIET, in collaboration with the University of Karachi, organized “Ava1anche Connect with Team 1” featuring expert talks on blockchain technology. Mr. Usman Quershi and Mr. Muzammil shared insights on platforms like Ethereum and Polygon, encouraging student involvement in the blockchain community.
Panel Discussion on 'AI and the Changing Landscape of Education'
Date: 24th May 2025
Venue: KIET, North Campus
An engaging panel discussion on “AI and the Changing Landscape of Education” was held on May 24, 2025, by Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), featuring Anila Chaudhary NLP Practitioner, Bilal Hameed CEO ALT Academy, and Abdul Wasay Head of The Lab School , and moderated by Erfa Iftikhar Educationalist & a Certified Cambridge Trainer. The session explored how AI is transforming the future of education and learning.
Panel Discussion on 'Are We Trapped in the Web of Fake News?'
Date: 10th May 2025
Venue: KIET, North Campus
KIET QEC hosted a panel discussion on titled “Are We Trapped in the Web of Fake News?” featuring journalists Faizullah Khan (Senior Journalist, ARY News), Ajmal Malik (Editor, Nawashta-e-Deewar), Shahid Ali (Senior Economist), Akhtar Ali Shaheen Rind (Senior Journalist and Anchor), Prof. Dr. Irfan Aziz (Mass Communication from FAUSST ) and Azmat Ali Khan, (Senior Journalist) who addressed the dangers of misinformation. The session highlighted the need for media literacy, critical thinking, and ethical journalism in today’s digital landscape.
Youm-e-Tashakkur
Date: 17th May 2025
Venue: KIET, North Campus
KIET commemorated Youm-e-Tashakur with a solidarity walk and ceremony honoring the bravery of Pakistan’s Armed Forces and Shuhada, celebrating unity and national pride. The event featured speeches, patriotic performances, and heartfelt tributes by students and faculty.
Visit to Sahara Village Old Age Home
Date: 4th June 2025
Venue: Sahara Village
The student council at KIET organized a CSR activity at Sahara Village in collaboration with QEC, celebrating Eid al-Adha, with elderly residents through gifts, mehndi, and joyful moments. The initiative fostered compassion, cultural connection, and student engagement under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Sajida Parveen, Director QEC, and Usman Khan, faculty at KIET.