Journal mafias, fixed peer-review processes, gift authorships, paid authorships, coerced authorships by misuse of authority and many other forms of corruption are now deeply entrenched in Pakistan’s academic ecosystem
China has intensified its economic engagement with Pakistan by cultivating influential political elites. But the deeper story of Chinese inroads is the diversification of ties to local stakeholders, notably in the education, media, and energy sectors.
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ABOUT two months ago, we had something to say regarding the Vice-Chancellor’s proposal to establish Honours Schools in a few selected subjects in connection with the University of the Punjab. We believe the proposals were welcomed by all who are interested in higher studies at our University, and, indeed, it was widely felt that, in founding Honours Schools such as exist at all the great seats of learning in the West, our University was taking the most important step forward since the Act of Incorporation of 1883. It is a great pity that the Vice-Chancellor’s proposals received a setback by the unfavourable decision of the Senate at its meeting of 11th March last. We have no intention of reviving the unpleasant memories of what transpired at the meeting, and how the important proposals upon which the Vice-Chancellor, in collaboration with several other leading educationists, had been at work for more than two years were brushed aside by a vote. The proposals were negatived