POST 18TH CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT SCENARIO OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN:

PROSPECTS, CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD

Abstract

The paper entitled “Perspectives on Post 18th Constitutional Amendment Scenario of Higher Education in Pakistan- Prospects, Challenges and the way forward” attempts to identify the current roles and responsibilities of federation versus provinces in terms of Policy, Leadership & Management through Quality Assurance in Higher Education. This research aims to employ document analysis of the higher education management policies and practices internationally to draw implications in national context. By employing qualitative research design, the study will yield in bringing forth academia perspective regarding the implications of 18th amendment for provincial autonomy and management of higher education. The research is also focused on analyzing the emergence of Provincial   Higher Education Commissions and impact of 18th amendment on the management of Higher Education in Sindh particularly and across Pakistan generally.