University of the Punjab and Sustainadility Launch HEC Compliant Managed Remote Internship Pilot
The Faculty of Commerce, University of the Punjab (PU), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sustainadility LLC … Read More The post University of the Punjab and Sustainadility Launch HEC Compliant Managed Remote Internship Pilot appeared first on ProPakistani .
The Faculty of Commerce at the University of the Punjab has partnered with Sustainadility LLC to introduce a managed remote internship program for its students, in accordance with new regulations set by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). This collaboration aims to ensure that students graduating from Pakistani universities have practical experience alongside their degrees.
The HEC's Undergraduate Education Policy 2023 mandated a minimum of three credit hours of supervised internship for undergraduate degree programs, and further emphasized industry-relevant certifications in key sectors like computing/IT, healthcare, construction, and finance. This new requirement particularly benefits students in smaller cities, providing them with equal opportunities to gain real-world experience.
Prof. Dr. Hafiz Zafar Ahmad, Dean of the University of the Punjab's Faculty of Commerce, emphasized the importance of giving graduates practical experience rather than just a degree, and highlighted how this pilot program will enable supervised industry exposure for students across all four participating campuses while maintaining faculty control over supervision, assessment, and credit.
Dr. Shahid Mahmud, Honorary Senior Advisor, COMSTECH, and the driving force behind this initiative, believes that a united approach to Pakistan's regulatory regimes – including HEC's internship requirements, SECP's ESG disclosure framework, and the State Bank of Pakistan's green financing directives – can create significant value for students, universities, employers, and investors.
The program, launched in September 2025, allows students to participate in live business requirements converted into structured internship roles and competency maps by Sustainadility. The ARC digital platform facilitates communication between students, supervisors, and administrators, while the University maintains full academic authority over curriculum mapping, assessment, and credit award.
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