ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched a new digital system called Maktab to keep complete online records of students, including their enrolment, grades, transcripts and degrees, Minister of State for Federal Education Wajiha Qamar said.
Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, the minister said the system has been introduced under the Higher Education Commission (HEC) framework. In the first phase, it will be implemented in 25 public universities and later expanded to all public universities across the country.
She said the system will store a student’s full academic record from admission to degree completion on one platform. “This will save time and ensure transparency,” she added.
According to the minister, Maktab will include grades, transcripts and degree issuance records, making it easier to track a student’s entire academic journey. She said the government also plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to manage the education system and keep all data secure.
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Wajiha Qamar said ensuring the quality of education is a top priority. She added that the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) and HEC are playing key roles in these reforms. Monitoring at the FDE is already being done through digital portals, while an AI-based portal is in its final stages.
The minister said digitisation has improved monitoring, accountability and transparency, especially in tender processes. “Tender scrutiny is now done digitally, which is very important for transparency,” she said.
She added that students and parents can now register complaints through digital platforms and e-katcheries. She said HEC, FDE and other institutions are working together to further improve education standards.
The minister said the initiative aims to improve transparency, raise education quality and strengthen Pakistan’s international image. She also said a central e-portal has been launched at the FDE for BS admissions, which will initially benefit about 4,000 students. In later phases, it will be extended to other programmes.
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Wajiha Qamar also spoke about reforms at the Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC), which has introduced a 24-hour online system for equivalence and verification through a single ID. She said this has sped up the registration process for international boards.
She highlighted the importance of the Directorate General of Education and mentioned the recent inauguration of a Centre of Excellence for Autism by the prime minister. She said e-katcheries are being held regularly to allow students and parents to raise their concerns directly.
The minister said these steps are part of a wider effort to modernise the education system and make it more transparent, efficient and student-friendly. She added that while results take time, the reforms are aimed at bringing long-term improvements in education and services.
