Baqai Medical University to Host 6th International PNQAHE Conference:A

KARACHI — In a landmark development for the country’s academic sector, Baqai Medical University has been designated as the host for the upcoming 6th International Conference of the Pakistan Network of Quality Assurance in Higher Education (PNQAHE), scheduled to take place from April 13 to April 15, 2026. This high-profile hosting honors Baqai Medical University’s long-standing leadership in institutional excellence and its pioneering role in community-oriented medical education.
The prestigious three-day event, held under the theme “Catalyzing Global Citizenship:
The Strategic Role of Quality Assurance in Internationalizing Higher Education,” will transform Karachi into a global hub for academic discourse. The conference is set to feature an extraordinary lineup of world-renowned keynote speakers and quality assurance authorities, including Stig Arne Skjerven from Norway, Chair of UNESCO’s
Global Convention on Recognition of Qualifications; Dr. Cato Rolea from the UK, a specialist in AI strategies and digital transformation; and Dr. Samya Awadh Al Shanfari, Executive Director at Muscat University, Oman.
The international delegation further includes Prof. Ramazan Bayindir, Vice President of Gazi University, Turkey; Mr. Simone Ravaioli, a global leader in academic innovation from Italy; and Prof. Dr. Selva Staub, a prominent evaluator for international accreditation bodies. These experts, along with Dr. Bassam AlHamad of Bahrain and
Daniel Lanz, will join national academic leaders to address the integration of global benchmarks within the Pakistani higher education framework.
For Baqai Medical University, hosting this international summit serves as a testament to its institutional stature and its commitment to fostering a globally competitive academic environment. The conference will provide a vital platform for Vice Chancellors, researchers, and Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) professionals from over 250
universities across Pakistan to engage in technical sessions and scholarly exchanges.
As Baqai Medical University prepares to welcome national and international delegates, the event is expected to significantly strengthen international academic collaborations and solidify the university’s reputation as a cornerstone of quality education in the region. Detailed schedules and registration protocols for the sessions will be released by the university’s organizing committee in the coming weeks.