[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he poor quality of public education sector in Pakistani society is often quoted as the main reason of growth in the private education sector. The country with population of 199.1 million; must attract the foreign investment in this sector. Pakistani universities can play an important role in the international market for education and studies with the help of Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Furthermore, many local universities have already started operations in some other states, but it is necessary to bring sizable foreign investments to build this sector more. For FY2017-18, the government has allocated Rs35,662.801 million for HEC in Public Sector Development Program (PSDP). The government official reported that the total amount of Rs9,188.651 million has been earmarked for the latest programs of HEC, while Rs26474.150 million will be spent on the present ongoing projects/programs. The following private universities are trying to provide quality of education in Pakistan:
HABIB UNIVERSITY
Habib University stays the hub of liberal arts and sciences education, in the education sector of Pakistan, since its inception in 2014. The management is providing a truly transformative and evolved learning experience; it is an institution that redefines higher education in Pakistan.
IQRA UNIVERSITY
The IQRA University is chartered by the Government of Sindh vide Sindh Government Ordinance No. VI of 2000, offers a diverse range of graduate and post-graduate programs in Pakistan with the collaboration of international universities.
SZABIST
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) is a completely Chartered Institute organized by a Legislative Act of Sindh Assembly (Sindh Act No. XI of 1995). Today, SZABIST is also ranked among the best Science and Technology and MBA schools in Asia.
| LITERACY RATE (10 YEARS & ABOVE) (%) | ||||||
| Area /Province | 2013-14 | 2015-16 | ||||
| Male | Female | Total | Male | Female | Total | |
| Pakistan | 70 | 47 | 58 | 70 | 48 | 58 |
| Rural | 63 | 36 | 49 | 63 | 36 | 49 |
| Urban | 81 | 66 | 74 | 81 | 68 | 74 |
IOBM
Institute of Business Management (IOBM) has established linkages and earned credibility with reputed foreign business schools and leading international institutes, associations and organizations pertaining to sharing and contributing ideas and insight in business education & research.
KASBIT
The KASB Institute of Technology (KASBIT) presents highly edifying pursuit of quality education towards unmatched excellence. The learning experience in KASBIT offers students an exclusive niche of practical wisdom that makes a difference in approach, understanding and performance of the students.
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BAHRIA UNIVERSITY
Bahria University is a Federally Chartered Public Sector University and one of the leading higher education institutions in Pakistan. The University plays a major role in grooming future leaders who can make a positive difference to the world around them. Bahria is a comprehensive university having multidisciplinary programs.
IBA
IBA is the oldest business school outside North America. IBA, today, is one of Pakistan’s selective and highest-ranked institutes chiefly known for its business program. It is one of the two Pakistani business schools to be awarded the coveted certification by the South Asian Quality System.
HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
Though the emergence of Hamdard University on the educational scene of Pakistan is in a fledgling stage yet the evolution it has witnessed thus far sets the trend that others are trying to replicate. The University is devoted to complete its mission, aimed at developing qualified, knowledgeable professionals and scholars, capable of creating new horizons on the glorious foundations of the oriental heritage of knowledge merging with the latest developments in the West.