The HEC's reforms were also applauded by the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development ( UNCSTD ) which reported that the " progress made was breath-taking and has put Pakistan ahead of comparable countries in numerous aspects . " In limited time, the HEC established and provided free access to scientific literature by high-speed Internet for all universities, the upgrade of research equipment accessible across the country, and the programme of establishing new universities of science and technology, including science parks attracted the foreign investors, prove the efficiency and the long-term benefits for the country enabled . [ 29 ] The UNCSTD has closely monitored the development in Pakistan in the past years, coming to the conclusion that HEC's program initiated under the leadership of Rahman is a " best-practice " example for developing countries aiming at building their human resources and establishing an innovative, technology-based economy ."
