Islamabad: (RightNow) Pakistani universities fail to make it into the top 400 in the Times Higher Education global rankings. This raises questions about the quality of education and research.

The Times Higher Education released the 2027 rankings, with Pakistan’s top universities ranked between 1601 and 1801. The lack of global competitiveness has heightened concerns over educational standards.

Authorities have termed this situation a challenge to improve education quality. The government has announced measures to enhance research and teaching.

The failure of Pakistani universities in global rankings highlights flaws in the educational system. There is a need for steps to enhance the global recognition of national universities.

It is noteworthy that Oxford University has maintained the first position for the eleventh consecutive year. Universities from the USA and UK are in the top 10, while 17 Chinese universities are in the top 200.