University of Turbat's IBLC Holds Fifth BoS Meeting: Decides to Align Undergraduate and Graduate Programs with HEC Guidelines and Contemporary Needs
Posted on 19 Oct, 2026 - Published by
The fifth meeting of the Departmental Board of Studies of the Institute of Balochi Language and Culture at the University of Turbat was held on October 15, 2026, under the chairmanship of Professor Dr. Abdul Saboor, Dean of the Faculty of Literature and Languages and Director of the Institute. Faculty members from the Institute and affiliated colleges, along with Board members attended the meeting. Professor Dr. Zia ur Rehman of Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, and Professor Dr. Rahim Bakhsh Mehar, Controller of Examinations at the University of Gwadar, joined by video link as subject specialists.
The Board held detailed deliberations on modernizing the curricula, courses and learning outcomes of the PhD, MPhil and BS programs. Participants also agreed to introduce a course on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
According to the university spokesperson, Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor said that the purpose of these measures are to promote Balochi language, literature and culture while equipping students with the skills demanded by a changing national and global landscape and the digital age, enabling them to compete effectively in the job market.
He said that quality would be maintained at all costs in the Institute's research and teaching activities. He said every effort would be made to align the curriculum with the guidelines of the Higher Education Commission and to bring courses and teaching methods in line with modern educational trends.
Participants also presented suggestions for further strengthening teaching and research. Commending the Institute's scholarly and research contributions, they described it as a leading academic and research center of the University of Turbat, committed to preserving Balochi language, literature and culture and advancing higher education in the region.
