Peshawar: The University of Chitral participated in a joint meeting involving the Directors of Offices of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORICs) from universities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in Peshawar. The meeting, directed by Vice Chancellor Mohammad Qasim, saw the Manager of ORIC representing the University of Chitral.

According to University of Chitral, the gathering featured Dr. Aamer Abdullah, Adviser to the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Education and Social Welfare, as the chief guest. It also included senior Higher Education Department officials, various SCCI leaders, industrialists, and ORIC directors from universities throughout the province.

In his remarks, Dr. Abdullah highlighted the necessity of strengthening ties between academia and industry, focusing on aligning university research with industrial needs and finding practical applications for research findings. He called for industry-driven research and innovation, urging ORICs to pinpoint emerging industrial challenges and research opportunities, especially those with significant economic potential for the province.

The University of Chitral's involvement underscores its dedication to fostering academia-industry collaboration, with a focus on enhancing research, innovation, and commercialization that contribute to the region's socioeconomic development.