Editor Report
ISLAMABAD:The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has provided digital connectivity and advanced IT services to more than 50 universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) located in less-developed areas as part of its efforts to modernise teaching, research and administrative functions across the country.According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative is being implemented through the Pakistan Education and Research Network (PERN), which offers high-speed internet connectivity along with supporting digital services to universities in remote and underserved regions. The project aims to ensure equitable access to quality higher education facilities for students and faculty regardless of geographic location.The PERN connectivity project covers a wide range of cities and districts, including Khairpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bannu, Turbat, Mirpur, Khuzdar, Zhob, Gwadar, Shikarpur, Chitral, Swat, Upper Dir, Shangla, Buner, Battagram, Mastung, Dera Murad Jamali, Wadh, Layyah, Hangu, Panjgur, Loralai, Muslim Bagh, Ghotki, Kharan, Swabi, Dera Ismail Khan and Kandhkot, among others.
