HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
Government of Pakistan, Islamabad
Quality Assurance Division
Deputy Director (QAD) DD/2025/QAD-NOC/HEC/Comsats-V/PhD-English/ /o/S
Dated: April 15, 2025
Subject: No Objection Certificate to Launch Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) English Linguistics
Comsats University Vehari Campus.
Reference your application for NOC received vide email dated 17.03.2025 on the subject matter.
2. I am pleased to inform that HEC has no objection to offer Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English Linguistics, a Level 8 qualification at Comsats University, Vehari Campus with the following relevant faculty members and w.e.f Fall-2025:
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Name of Faculty & Designation
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PhD Degree Title
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Dr. Ali Ahmad, Associate professqr
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PhD (English)
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Dr. Asma Ashrafj Associate.Professor.
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PhD(English)
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Dr. Nazia Suleman, Assistant Professor
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PhD (English)
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3. The NOC is issued on the basis of'information / documents provided' by, the University. The University shall be responsible for ensuring the faculty members' relevance to the subject degree program and maintaining supervisor-student ratio as per clause 7.1.1 of HEC Graduate Education Policy (GEP) 2023. Furthermore, the University •is advised to strictly comply with HEC policies prescribed for MS/MPhil/Ph.D. equivalent programs, including minimum standards for department, program duration, credit hours and semester guidelines as notified by HEC.
4. Moreover, in case of a change in faculty; the University shall inform the Quality Assurance Division (QAD) immediately to update the status of NOC in the database. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) reserves the right to withdraw the NOC; if the University is unable to adhere to the minimum HEC criteria/guidelines. Details regarding HEC GEP 2023 can be read via link at https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/poliCies/Pages/GEP.aspx
5. Issued with the approval of the Consultant (QAA/QAD) HEC.
(Re an Jamil)
The Registrar Comsats University
Islamabad
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