The Higher Education Department has started a number of initiatives to address the major issues identified for multiple subsectors of higher education. These initiatives are listed in the following:
- Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Scholarships
- Punjab Education Endowment Fund
- Online College Admission System
- Establishment of New Examination Centers
- Initiatives for Faculty Improvement
- Provision of Missing Facilities to Colleges
- Lahore Knowledge Park
- Laptop Distribution
- Ongoing Projects
- University Sports League