The Directorate of Media Publications hosted an episode of its ongoing UW Podcast Series on 10 September 2026, featuring Prof. Dr. Ghulam Ali Mallah, Executive Director, Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), and Chairman, Islamabad Capital Territory-Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (ICT-PEIRA).
Dr. Mallah discussed key initiatives taken by IBCC to modernize examination and certification systems, strengthen digital verification mechanisms, and enhance coordination among educational boards across Pakistan. He highlighted how these reforms are helpful in improving academic standards, facilitating students and educational institutions, strengthening the international recognition of Pakistani qualifications, and equipping young people for diverse educational and career opportunities at national and global levels.
The episode offered valuable perspectives on evolving landscape of secondary education in Pakistan, highlighting the significance of institutional reforms in developing a more efficient, transparent, and globally aligned education system.