Government College University (GCU) Lahore is set to introduce a PhD in Public Policy under its Institute of Economics, Policy, and Entrepreneurship, following approval from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
GCU Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Babar Aziz, announced that the university has received the No Objection Certificate (NOC) from HEC, and admissions for the program will commence this year. He emphasized that the PhD in Public Policy aims to develop scholars specializing in policy analysis, governance, and public administration, enabling them to address contemporary socio-economic challenges.
Prof. Aziz also acknowledged the contributions of Prof. Dr. Shahzad Hussain, Dr. Mahroona Hussain Syed, and Dr. M. Usman Asghar in launching the program, highlighting its significance in producing skilled policy experts.
