HEC Unveils Global Scholars Network for Overseas Scholars

The Higher Education Commission HEC of Pakistan, through the National Academy of Higher Education NAHE, has officially launched the Global Scholars Network GSN—a sophisticated digital portal designed to bridge the gap between Pakistani diaspora researchers, international experts, and the national higher education landscape. This transformative academic collaboration platform aims to unify fragmented engagement processes into a single, transparent, and technology-driven system, ensuring that the country’s universities can easily tap into the vast knowledge base of overseas Pakistani professionals.

 

 

The GSN is set to become a vital resource for both domestic institutions and global experts. By registering on the official GSN portal gsn.hec.gov.pk, professionals from the diaspora can create comprehensive profiles detailing their research publications, areas of specialization, and academic qualifications. Once verified by the HEC, these profiles become accessible to universities nationwide, facilitating seamless connections for:

 

Ph.D. Supervision and mentorship programs.

Collaborative research initiatives across diverse disciplines.

Guest lectures, specialized workshops, and faculty development sessions.

Strategic industry-academia linkages to foster innovation.

 

 

For institutions, the GSN introduces a streamlined mechanism to identify and manage the most suitable experts for specific needs. Universities can filter candidates based on country, expertise, or research background, submit collaboration requests, and monitor the outcomes of these partnerships through an integrated digital dashboard. This initiative represents a major step toward the internationalization of Pakistan’s higher education, as highlighted by the HEC leadership. By leveraging global insights and reducing administrative hurdles, the GSN is positioning itself as a cornerstone for evidence-based policymaking and the long-term advancement of Pakistan’s academic standards. We encourage all eligible diaspora scholars and international experts to register today and contribute to the evolution of the Pakistan higher education sector.