The University of Gwadar has received approval from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to launch a Master of Science in Management Sciences, while its Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute (PCT&VI) has opened admissions for 2025–26. HEC’s Quality Assurance Division issued a No Objection Certificate for the postgraduate programme, which will begin in the spring semester of 2026, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday.

Vice Chancellor Prof Abdul Razzaq Sabir said the approval reflects the university’s growing capacity in higher education and research in Balochistan. The university has also updated its Bachelor of Science in Computer Science curriculum to align with HEC and National Computing Education Accreditation Council standards, introducing modules in artificial intelligence, data science and advanced computing.

PCT&VI, established under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, is offering associate diplomas in software technology, port management, e-commerce, robotics and tourism; one-year diplomas in languages, construction engineering and AI; and short technical courses in electrical work and mobile repair. Applications close on Dec 1, with entry tests and interviews on Dec 8. The programmes aim to train local youth for jobs in Gwadar’s industrial and maritime sectors.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China