Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) is pleased to announce that Professor Hina
Tayyaba Khalil, Vice Chancellor of the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design in Lahore,
has been elected to present Pakistan at the esteemed Association of Commonwealth
Universities (ACU) Council. Professor Hina Tayyaba Khalil will represent the 24 member
universities from Pakistan within the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
The ACU is a global network of universities that share a common commitment to advancing
global progress through international cooperation in higher education. It is achieved through
funding research and development projects undertaken by university faculty and students. As
the world's oldest international university network, it has facilitated collaboration among
universities from across the Commonwealth for more than a century. The ACU boasts a
membership of over 500 universities in 50 countries spanning the Commonwealth.
The ACU Council comprises a maximum of 23 members, all vice-chancellors representing
ACU member universities from various Commonwealth nations. These members are elected
to their positions by their peers within the ACU membership network.
PIFD would like to express its heartfelt gratitude for the trust and confidence that member
universities of Pakistan have placed in our Vice-Chancellor. Professor Hina Tayyaba Khalil is
committed to representing our nation and our universities with the utmost dedication and
professionalism at the prestigious ACU forum. Together, we will work towards advancing the
goals of higher education, fostering international collaboration, and making a positive impact
on our shared global community.