Independent Report
QUETTA (November 12): Balochistan Textbook Board Chairman Dr. Gulab Khan Khilji has called for closer cooperation between universities and educational institutions to develop high-quality textbooks grounded in research and better suited to the changing needs of students.
He made the remarks while chairing a meeting to review a joint research initiative between the Balochistan Textbook Board and Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University (SBKWU), stressing that academic expertise and research findings should have a greater role in shaping curricula and learning materials.
Dr. Mehwish Malghani, Director of the university’s Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), along with senior officials from both institutions, attended the meeting.
The chairman said the collaborative programme, which concluded on October 30, 2026, offered female student interns practical exposure to educational research, curriculum assessment and the process of developing textbooks.
He said the participating students carried out research on a range of educational subjects and prepared reports containing recommendations aimed at improving learning resources and bringing textbooks in line with contemporary educational requirements.
Dr. Khilji acknowledged Dr. Malghani’s contribution to the programme and underscored the importance of providing young researchers, particularly women, with opportunities to contribute to academic and educational development.
The participants agreed to expand institutional coordination and examine opportunities for additional joint research projects. They also discussed ways to incorporate relevant research findings into future curriculum and textbook development.
Dr. Khilji said sustained engagement between universities and educational bodies could help establish a more relevant and research-oriented education system in Balochistan, with textbooks reflecting current academic knowledge and the practical needs of learners.
