ISLAMABAD: After a gap of more than six months, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) finally has a chairman, as Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar (Sitara-i-Imtiaz) assumed office on Friday with what he ...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar as the new Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), according to an official notification issued on February 6, 2026.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TJC LP (“TJC” or “the Firm”), a middle-market private equity firm investing primarily in North America, today announced that the Firm earned the #4 ranking on the HEC ...

TJC LP (“TJC” or “the Firm”), a middle-market private equity firm investing primarily in North America, today announced that the Firm earned the #4 ranking on the HEC Paris-Dow Jones 2025 Global ...

Blue Owl GP Strategic Capital has claimed first place in the 2025 HEC Paris-Dow Jones Large Buyout Performance Ranking, marking the first time a GP staking firm has led the annual study. The ranking, ...

Francisco Partners Ranks in Top Three of the HEC Paris-Dow Jones Annual Global Large Buyout Performance Ranking for Sixth Consecutive Year #2 ranking reflects consistent strong performance over the ...

Abstract: With the continuous expansion of power grids and the frequent occurrence of extreme weather events, rainfall-induced floods pose a significant threat to the safe operation of power grids.

Abstract: Despite the numerous advantages dams pose a risk if not properly designed or maintained. With the changes in climate there are extreme events going on and increased precipitation is the most ...