Zia Ul Haq (vice-chancellor)

Zia Ul Haq is a Pakistani academic and public health professional. He serves as vice-chancellor of Khyber Medical University (KMU) since 2020. Appointed at age 40, he is the youngest vice-chancellor in the country. He remained president of Pakistan Network of Quality Assurance in Higher Education (PNQAHE).

Meritorious Professor Dr. Zia Ul Haq has been appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan for a period of 4 years (Dec 2025-Nov 2029). The ED position holds fundamental strategic importance within Pakistan's higher education framework. As the ex-officio Secretary of the Commission and the principal accounting officer responsible for managing financial flows exceeding PKR 110 billion, the ED oversees the HEC Secretariat, the operational body tasked with implementing the Commission's policies, directives, and decisions. The role includes direct supervision of quality assurance mechanisms, development and funding initiatives, governance reforms, and national-level academic programs.

Zia Ul Haq has been ranked among the top 2% of scientists in the world, according to the latest global ranking released by Stanford University, United States. It identifies the world's most influential scientists across all disciplines, based on standardised citation indicators and verified data

In 2024, Zia was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honours, for contributions to higher education and public health. The award was presented on Pakistan Day, March 23, 2025 by the President of Pakistan.

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