This regulatory framework serves as a formal evaluation and approval process undertaken by the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) as mandated in its Act XIII of 2023 under Article 3(3)(f). The purpose of this framework is to ensure that the Qualification Awarding Body (QAB) meets the established standards of quality and compliance in Pakistan. Before commencing operations within the country, a foreign QAB/examination body is required to get registered with the IBCC. This rigorous process verifies the credibility, relevance, and alignment of offered qualifications with Pakistan’s national education standards.