“High Tech companies of Pakistan are committed to developing hands on technical manpower at university level”, said Dr Arshad Ali, Convener Pakistan Aerospace Council. Elaborating on the subject Dr. Arshad Ali underlined the role of close liaison between universities and their surrounding businesses have, on development of students’ employability skills in the next generation of technologies.
Dr. Muhammad Mujahid, Vice Chancellor Pak Austria Institute of Applied sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST), welcomed the 25 members delegation and made detailed presentation on university programs and facilities. He also shared the progress and future plans with regard to Artificial Intelligence, Data Storage and Technology Park. Dr Mujahid highlighted that university focuses on singular mission of skilling Pakistan in close cooperation with industry.
Each member of the visiting companies gave presentation on the technology, products, processes and technical resources of their companies. The interaction lasted for about six hours during which a detailed understanding was developed for various forms of collaboration between
PAF-IAST.
Dr. Nasser Khan, Project Director said that such Hi-tech industries are true strength of Pakistan and need to be respected at every level. He also spoke about the excellent prospects which could emerge for the day’s interaction and result in lasting, fruitful relationship and the resulting high quality of the students which would be produced as a result.
– Press Release