Building Bridges: CUI and D-8 IU Explore Joint Academic and Cultural Initiatives
An online meeting of focal persons on D-8, Dr. Hammad Omer T.I., Head, International Office, CUI and Dr. Mazaher Ahmadi, Advisor to D-8IU’s Chancellor, from D-8 IU, was held on February 11, 2025. The meeting sought to identify possibilities for strengthening academic, research, and cultural collaboration.
Dr. Hammad Omer T.I, highlighted the potential of joint initiatives like the PhD Bridge Initiative and proposed expert talks in fields such as engineering, biosciences, and humanities. Dr. Usman Khurshid, In-Charge sub-office, International Office, CUI Lahore Campus, supported these ideas and suggested organizing expert talks involving researchers from CUI’s Interdisciplinary Research Center on Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), who have previously collaborated with D-8IU.
Dr. Mazaher Ahmadi, expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with CUI and proposed hosting CUI PhD students for research exchanges at D-8IU. Ms. Samira Shah, In Charge Iran Desk at the International Office, proposed reciprocal expert lectures and cultural events. Mr. Abbas Baloch, Senior Program Officer at the International Office, suggested sharing lists of experts from both institutions to identify common research interests for initiating joint research projects. Ms. Ayesha Masood, Coordinator of the Iran desk, shared details of the past successful cultural performances organized by CUI and the Iranian Cultural Consulate, highlighting the potential for further joint cultural events. Mr. Motahari from the Iranian Cultural Consulate welcomed these ideas and offered full support for joint cultural initiatives.
Both institutions agreed on next steps to set the stage for enhanced academic and cultural partnerships between the two institutions.
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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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