The 2024 QS Asia University Rankings reveal a concerning trend for Pakistani higher education, with only three universities making the cut, down from 15 in comparison to 2023.
The decline raises questions about the country's education standards and global competitiveness.
In stark contrast, India dominates the rankings with 148 institutions, highlighting a significant gap that demands attention.
The Quaid-i-Azam University emerged as the lone star for Pakistan and secured the 86th position.
Its success, extending to the global QS World University Rankings at 315th place, underscores the need for a detailed analysis of the strategies that have moved its standing.
Other Pakistani institutions, such as Iqra University in Karachi and Allama Iqbal Open University, both of these institutes were ranked in the 301-350 and 801+ brackets, respectively.
Peking University secured the top spot, with close contenders being The University of Hong Kong and the National University of Singapore (NUS).
