Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC), a newly designated constituent institution of the University of Health Sciences (UHS), will soon offer an evening Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program and a PhD degree in nursing.

Prof. Dr. Ahsan Waheed Rathore, the vice chancellor of UHS, made this announcement when he met with the faculty of the AIMC College of Nursing on Wednesday.

On July 3, 2025, the Punjab government announced that the College of Nursing AIMC and UHS would combine.

The merger, according to Prof. Rathore, was a historic step that will affect nursing education going forward nationally. According to him, we hope to make this school a model nursing college. Not only is this a structural shift, but it is also a step toward raising nursing education to global standards and benefits both institutions.

Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Nadia Naseem, Registrar Kiran Fatima, Director of Medical Education Prof. Sumaira Ehsan, and College of Nursing Principal Prof. Farzana Iqbal were also in attendance.

In addition to expressing gratitude to the UHS leadership for their dedication, the principal stated that the merger will have a significant positive impact on the nation's nursing workforce and nursing education.

Prof. Rathore said, "Nursing has a bright future." "For all of you, the future is bright. Together, let's spearhead the change.

AIOU Introduces Three New BS Programs

Three new Bachelor of Science programs—BS in Political Science, BS in Psychology, and BS in E-Commerce—are currently available at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU).

The goal of these additions to the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities is to give students access to a wider range of educational options.

Dean Professor Dr. Abdul Aziz Sahir presided over a recent Faculty Board meeting when the new programs were authorized. Updated study plans for undergraduate, MPhil, PhD, and other postgraduate courses across several departments were also approved by the board.

The panel also covered curriculum revisions, including revising current courses and adding new subjects to better match industry and academic standards, according to a news release released on Monday.

Dr. Sahir stressed that all academic programs shall follow the guidelines established by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). He reiterated the university's dedication to providing high-quality instruction under the direction of Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood, the vice chancellor.

He added that all degree programs already include classes on Fahm-ul-Quran and Seerat-un-Nabi in accordance with government directives. In order to honor and promote Pakistan's cultural and linguistic legacy, AIOU intends to provide courses on the country's languages in the future.

Faculty members were told that before submitting new programs to the Academic Council for final approval, they must make sure they fulfill the necessary credit hours and policy requirements.

Lecturer Dr. Munir Khattak also discussed the planned Undergraduate Rules, Regulations, and Procedures (URRP) 2025, which are intended to help both on-campus and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) students. All of the academic members agreed with the suggestion.

The Academic Council and Executive Council will review and ultimately approve all Faculty Board decisions and recommendations in future sessions.