A delegation led by Mr. Muhammad Kashif, Director of Development at Glaxit SMC Pvt. Ltd., along with Mr. Usman, Sales Executive, and Ms. Haleeema, HR Manager, visited CUI Wah Campus on June 28, 2024. The main agenda of their meeting was to strategize a recruitment drive that aligns with their shared vision of empowering the future generation.
Present at the meeting from CUI Wah Campus were Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid, Director Campus, T.I.; In-charge ITC, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Wasif Nisar; Associate Professors Dr. Jamal Hussain and Dr. Saeed ur Rehman. Director Campus highlighted the significance of Industry-Academia partnerships.
Mr. Kashif commended the capacity-building initiatives at COMSATS University Islamabad (Wah Campus) and expressed a strong interest in fostering collaboration. He proposed a joint initiative to educate students on cutting-edge trends in the software industry, aiming to enhance their employability upon graduation. Furthermore, he sought assistance in recruiting CUI students for permanent positions and internships within his organization.
Both parties agreed to closely collaborate on organizing workshops and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs aimed at enhancing students' skills to align with the latest trends in the software industry. Dr. Mushtaq suggested that Glaxit SMC Pvt. Ltd. became a regular participant in CUI Wah Campus' bi-annual open house drives for permanent hiring needs. Additionally, Mr. Kashif coordinated a campus recruitment drive, liaising with the CS department and CDC to facilitate internships in response to Glaxit's urgent hiring requirements. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks, underscoring the robust collaboration and support for the management team of Glaxit SMC Pvt. Ltd.
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On August 28, 2024, a delegation from the Inter Islamic Network on Information Technology (INIT) visited Excellency Salih Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Siddig, Ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan to Pakistan. The delegation was comprised of Dr. Tahir Naeem, Executive Director, INIT; Mr. Muhammad Atiq-ur-Rehman, Senior Manager, INIT; and Mr. Tajammul Hussain, Former Director General (Programs), COMSATS. Mr. Ihab, Deputy Head of Mission, at the Embassy of Sudan in Islamabad, Pakistan also attended the meeting.
Dr. Tahir Naeem briefed the Hon’ble Ambassador of the longstanding and profound relationship between the Republic of the Sudan and INIT. The association began with Sudan joining INIT as its founding member back in 2005. Over the years, this close relationship has translated into several engagements between the two entities convened in Pakistan, Sudan and overseas. Dr. Naeem highlighted the technical assistance accorded to Sudan in establishing Institute of Information Technology at Khartoum, Sudan and a conference arranged at Khartoum in October 2010.
In recognition of the esteemed relationship between INIT and the Republic of the Sudan, Dr. Tahir Naeem presented a commemorative memento to His Excellency the Ambassador. This gesture symbolized the deep respect and commitment INIT holds for its member states.
His Excellency, the Ambassador of Sudan, expressed optimism about the conditions in Sudan and opined that soon conditions would be favorable for the implementation of the ‘Establishment of the Institute of Information Technology in Khartoum, Sudan’. INIT assured the dignitaries of its support in the realization of the project.
In his closing remarks, the Ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan expressed his appreciation and gratitude for INIT’s ongoing efforts to promote ICTs practices in Sudan. He reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening and expanding the existing ties between Sudan and Inter Islamic Network on Information Technology.
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First ‘Diplomats’ Discourse’ underlines importance of BRI, opportunities for participating countries
The speakers at the First Diplomat’s Discourse on Friday underlined the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the opportunities it had for the participating countries.
The First Diplomat’s Discourse on “Regional Connectivity: In Asian Context” was convened here at Foreign Service Academy, Islamabad.
The one-day event was organized by COMSATS University, Islamabad in collaboration with Foreign Service Academy and Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI).
Besides several Islamabad Ambassadors, diplomats, think-tank representatives, serving and former Pakistan Ambassadors, under training Foreign Service of Pakistan officers as well as ASEAN Country diplomats currently undergoing training at the Academy attended the event.
The inaugural Session was addressed by Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, the newly arrived Ambassador of China, Jiang Ziadong and the Director General Foreign Service Academy, Ambassador Mazhar Javed.
Two-panel discussions were held, one themed around BRI and ASEAN and the other on Pakistan as the hub of regional connectivity.
Participants included Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, Rector COMSATS University Islamabad, Prof. Dr. Sajid Qamar, Ambassadors of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan in Pakistan, Pakistan Ambassadors to Philippines, Thailand, UAE, Oman and Azerbaijan and former Ambassador of Pakistan to China Naghmana Hashmi and former Ambassador to Indonesia Muhammad Hassan.
Speakers underlined the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative and the opportunities it had for participating countries.
Pakistan’s potential to become a hub of regional connectivity was highlighted. Progress already made in that direction and what was needed to be done came under discussion. Discussions were followed by a lively question-and-answer session.
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Participation in Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on Irrigation Advisory Services (IAS) held on Thursday, 18 May 2023 at PCRWR, Islamabad.
PCRWR is disseminating its digital services to 20,000 farmers in 43 districts since 2017. Since then, PCRWR has worked tremendously for improving the technical aspects of IAS, which is now in a mature state to be disseminated to 100,000 farmers and beyond.
The council seeks the input from water experts in making the advisory SMS compatible to the needs of farmers registered by prestigious organization. Therefore, PCRWR organized a stakeholders consultative meeting for upscaling of its irrigation Advisory Services (IAS) held on Thursday, 18 May 2025 at PCRWR, HQ Islamabad. Dr. Toqeer Ahmed, Tenured Associate Professor represented CCRD, CUI and gave his input. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, Chairman, PCRWR. Scientists from both public and private sectors participated in the said meeting.
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Press Release
2nd Meeting
of the D-8 Network of Pioneers for Research and Innovation (D-8 NPRI)
8-9th March 2023
held in hybrid mode at COMSATS University Islamabad
The 2nd meeting of the D-8 Network of Pioneers for Research and Innovation (D-8 NPRI) was held from 8-9th of March 2023. The core meeting of the members and allied participants was held on the 8th of March 2023 at COMSATS University Islamabad in a hybrid mode. Therein, the Heads of Delegations of the D8 and D8 Member states, Rectors/Chancellors/Vice Chancellors and Heads of delegations of the D-8 NPRI Universities, Research Institutions, D8 Affiliates and Private Sector Representatives from the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Republic of Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Malaysia, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Turkey worked together and agreed the way forward. There was a collective realization about the importance of information exchange and the need to empower research and innovation to be able to result in sustainable development and to achieve the objectives of the D-8 Organization. The participants were appreciative of the need to establish collaborations for joint Research and Innovation with resultant economic productivity and development in D-8 Member States. The participants underlined the need to strengthen dialogue and facilitate sharing of experiences amongst the D-8 Member States and between the Member States, D8 affiliates and global institutions with clear pathways that are needed to support sustainable industrialization. A developing draft of the D-8 NPRI charter was tabled in the meeting and there was a consensus on developing it further in a stipulated time period in order to ensure sustainability of the D-8 NPRI. It was understood that the developed charter will establish grounds for taking initial steps for soliciting financial commitments from the member states in this regard. There was also a general agreement that all members of the D8 NPRI and other universities/research organizations should carry out interest mapping exercises and undertake networking activities in order to develop researcher-researcher and institution-institution bi- and multi-lateral linkages within the D8 member states. It was agreed that focal person nominations will be requested from all members. As a key first step an interactive website shall be developed in a phased manner linking all the members of the D8 NPRI. It was also agreed that where there is always a need for increasing national statutory allocations to R&D, it is pertinent to understand the prevalent global economic situation. It was jointly recommended that allocations towards and investments into innovation commercialization frameworks and capacity building including professional trainings can result in subsequent economic activity. Within the D8 member states, a variety of innovation commercialization ecosystems exist, ranging from very strong (with examples of successes) to those who need help and mentoring. Therefore, providing access of IPs, startups, spin offs etc. in the member states to translational platforms in any member state should be a key goal. The Heads of Delegations expressed their words of appreciation to the Rector of COMSATS University, Islamabad, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tabassum Afzal, for leading the deliberations and recorded their gratitude to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for arrangement of the meeting. The Meeting also appreciated the D-8 Secretariat for its valuable support for the event. On the 9th of March 2023, the Secretary General D-8 held an interactive seminar which saw enthusiastic participation from the students of CUI. Following the interactive session, the D8 delegation visited facilities of the Department of Biosciences, Centre for Micro and Nanodevices, Department of Computer Science and the Campus Library. The visit culminated with a final round up meeting with several key initiative discussed to take the cause of the D8 NPRI further.
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