Islamabad: Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad, and Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU), Karachi, have entered into an agreement to enhance academic cooperation and foster collaborative initiatives, marking a significant step towards strengthening ties between the two institutions.

According to Sindh Madressatul Islam University, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Prof. Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, Vice Chancellor of QAU, and Prof. Dr. Mujeebuddin Sahrai, Vice Chancellor of SMIU. The partnership is designed to promote collaboration in areas such as research, technical cooperation, continuing education, and community services.

The agreement outlines plans for faculty and student exchanges, joint academic and research activities, as well as conferences and seminars. It also includes provisions for the sharing of academic materials and research publications. Additionally, the MoU encourages the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem, with the aim of fostering innovation and practical applications of academic research. Dr. Salma Malik, Director of External Linkages at QAU, was present at the signing.