QUETTA | Balochistan Textbook Board Chairman Dr. Gulab Khan Khilji has emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between universities and educational institutions to develop modern, research-based textbooks and improve educational standards across the province.
Balochistan Textbook Board chairman reviews joint research program with SBK Women’s University, stresses research-based curriculum development
Chairing a review meeting on a joint research program between the Balochistan Textbook Board and Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University (SBKWU), Dr. Khilji said academic research and university expertise should play a greater role in curriculum development.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Mehwish Malghani, Director of the university’s Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), along with senior officials from both institutions.
University Collaboration Essential for Quality Textbooks: Dr. Khilji
Dr. Khilji said the joint program, which concluded on October 30, 2026, provided female student interns with practical experience in educational research, textbook development and curriculum analysis.
He noted that participating students conducted research on various educational topics and submitted reports aimed at improving learning materials and aligning textbooks with contemporary educational needs.
The chairman appreciated Dr. Malghani’s contribution to the initiative and highlighted the importance of involving young researchers, particularly women, in academic development.
Participants agreed to strengthen institutional cooperation and explore further joint research initiatives to improve textbook quality and incorporate research findings into curriculum development.
Dr. Khilji reaffirmed that research-driven textbooks and sustained university collaboration were essential to building a stronger, more relevant education system in Balochistan.
