Lahore: Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir presided over a meeting focused on improving laboratory facilities in five leading engineering universities. The meeting, attended by members of the Science and Technology, Planning Commission, and a team from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad, centered on strategies to strengthen these educational infrastructures.

According to University of Engineering and Technology, the discussions aimed at identifying the current needs and challenges faced by the engineering institutions in upgrading their laboratory facilities. The meeting highlighted the importance of advanced lab facilities in fostering scientific research and enhancing the quality of engineering education.

The initiative to bolster lab capabilities is seen as a critical step in aligning the universities with international standards and promoting innovation in engineering disciplines across the country. Details on the specific universities involved or the timeline for implementation were not disclosed.