Internships Made Mandatory at Universities Across Pakistan
Parliamentary Secretary for Federal Education and Professional Training Rabia Naseem Farooqi informed the National Assembly on Monday that internships have been produced mandatory at universities throughout Pakistan to provide students with practical experience and improve their employment prospects.
Parliamentary Secretary for Federal Education and Professional Training Rabia Naseem Farooqi informed the National Assembly on Monday that internships have been produced mandatory at universities throughout Pakistan to provide students with practical experience and improve their employment prospects.
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- Responding to questions during Question Hour, she remarked Pakistan has 282 universities, including public and private institutions, and the mandatory internship requirement was introduced in 2023.
- While additionally facilitating interaction between students and industry representatives, the centres provide academic and career guidance, helping students learn regarding job opportunities and employers' requirements.
- She remarked the initiative aimed to strengthen links between universities and the job market so that young residents could access employment opportunities after completing their education.
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She remarked three academic credit hours have been allocated for internships relevant to students' degree programmes, with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) ensuring implementation of the requirement throughout universities. LUMHS Announces Admissions for 49 Postgraduate Programs.
Rabia Naseem Farooqi additionally informed the House that the administration had established Youth Development Centres at universities on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to assist graduates prepare for employment.
She remarked the initiative aimed to strengthen links between universities and the job market so that young residents could access employment opportunities after completing their education. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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Taken together, the developments around internships Made Mandatory at Universities Across Pakistan point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
