Complex sentence: By 1997, however, there were 10 private universities and in 2001-2002, this number had doubled to 20; among the first to gain degree awarding status was Hajvery University, Lahore (HU), established in 1990.
Split into simpler sentences: By 1997, however, there were 10 private universities. Among the first to gain degree awarding status was Hajvery University, Lahore (HU), established in 1990.