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March 27, 2023March 28, 2023

PNEC students win gold medal for revolutionary Smart Transformer Health Monitoring System at IEEEP Symposium

Islamabad, March 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):Congratulations to Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) Electrical Engineering students Mirza Fayzan Baig, Ali Ahmed, Syeda Maham Zehra, and Muhammad Arham Khan for winning the gold medal for their final year project Smart Transformer Health Monitoring System at the 37th Multi-topic International Symposium of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pakistan!

We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and achievements.

Special shootout to their faculty advisor, Dr. Syed Sajjad Haider Zaidi, for guiding and supporting the team throughout the project.

Congratulations once again, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours!

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March 18, 2023March 20, 2023

NUST International Conference Explores Non-Traditional Security Challenges and Calls for Collective Attention and Reciprocal Action

Islamabad, March 18, 2023 (PPI-OT): The 3rd International Conference on Business, Management and Social Sciences (ICB-MASS) themed Non-Traditional Security Challenges was held by NUST Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS) with NUST Business School (NBS) and School of Social Sciences and Humanities (S3H) on March 14-15, 2023. The conference hosted speakers, diplomats, government officials, representatives of inter-governmental organizations (INGOs), think tanks across and outside the country amongst others.

The unique presentations of the speakers demonstrated the richness of thoughts and clarity of ideas vis-a-vis the discourse of non-traditional security challenges. While the presentations brought forth the praxis of the subject matter, there was an unequivocal spoken and unspoken consensus on the greater need for mutual, collective, and reciprocal attention towards non-traditional security challenges – both in theory and practice.

On the first day, the conference was graced by the presence of Dr Rizwan Riaz, Pro-Rector RIC as the Chief Host, Prof Dr Ijaz Shafi Gilani as the keynote speaker, and Amb. Dr Raza Muhammad – President IPRI as the Chief Guest. In his keynote address, Prof Ijaz Shafi Gilani historically traced the dialectical manifestation of security both as a subject of globalisation and hard politics. His dilation of the subject exposed the nexus of politics, technology, and security challenges.

He questioned some of the assertions about Pakistan which were devoid of empirical and verifiable yardsticks. He argues whether Pakistan can pay serious attention to its civilizational crisis which is an integral element of non-traditional security challenges. As the Chief Guest, Amb. Dr Raza Muhammad identified the spectrum, nature, and scope of insecurity challenging Pakistan. In addition, he examined the imperative of developing a strategic vision for Pakistan in an emerging new world order.

The second day of the conference was accorded similar intellectual stimulations from the numerous in-depth analyses of the presenters and guests. As the Chief Guest Speaker, Gen Zubair Hayat offered an insightful take on the subject, his nuanced understanding of non-traditional security challenges was scholastically challenging. Combined with identifying the dynamics and implications of the new threats for Pakistan and the region, his presentation intellectually shoved into the unmapped territory of tangibility and intangibility of security threats.

As the keynote speaker of the day, Prof Przemyslaw Osiewicz from Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland, stretched the discourse from the lens of international relations and simultaneously exposed the participants to the notion of astropolitics – a novel politics which transcends the traditional international competition amongst states, a competition over who’s got the power to rule the outer space. His argument on the future of astropolitics hinges on the readiness of states to strike a balance between competition and cooperation.

During the concluding session, Dr. Ashfaque Hasan Khan, Principal School of Social Sciences and Humanities (S3H), NUST, interrogated the subject of non-traditional security challenges through the prism of economics. He particularly expounded on how the dictatorial policy of transnational and international institutions continues to hold the developing country hostage and by extension complicate the management of ‘economic non-traditional security’ challenges troubling nations like Pakistan.

As a behaviourist and psychologist, Prof Dr Salma Siddiqui, Dean at NUST School of Social Sciences and Humanities (S3H) addressed the subject of non-traditional security from a humanist angle. She emphasized the need to raise the living, psychological, and environmental standards of every individual as the recipe for individual actualization. The conference ended with insightful remarks by Maj. Gen. Salim Raza, Principal NIPCONS.

February 17, 2023February 18, 2023

NUST launches Climate Action Plan to mitigate impacts of climate change

Islamabad, February 17, 2023 (PPI-OT):National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) organised first-ever Partnership for Climate Action (PCA-2023) conference in Pakistan from February 14 to 16, 2023. Themed around the topic “Science for Sustainability,” the conference was held in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), German Red Cross, Pakistan Red Crescent, International Federation of Red Cross, International Rescue Committee and Welt Hunger Hilfe.

The prime objective was to bring together and connect youth, academia and other stakeholders to build meaningful partnerships towards addressing climate change challenges. The conference also provided an opportunity for NUST to showcase its climate resilient technologies for potential deployment and commercialisation, and closely engage with stakeholders from the Government and Development Sector to accelerate progress towards a sustainable future.

In his welcome remarks, Dr Rizwan Riaz, NUST Pro-Rector Research, Innovation and Commercialisation said that the university takes its social responsibility seriously and has aligned all its core functions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Most significantly, he maintained, NUST has been proactively engaged in developing innovative technologies and devices to address the challenges of climate change. He also highlighted the importance of Partnership for Climate Action – a platform to share best practices, collaborate on new initiatives, and leverage collective resources to drive progress. He added that the NUST Climate Action Plan is an important step towards making a real impact.

The three-day event spanned across climate action policy simulation, youth activity, expert panel discussions, conference and exhibition, followed by the launch of Climate Action Plan and MoU signing. The Climate Action Plan formulated by NUST Research Directorate – entails strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions within and beyond university and mitigate the impact of climate change.

The two main panel talks on the second day provided information on national and international root causes of climate change, actions to overcome the challenges by promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable transportation. The first panel discussion, moderated by Ms Anam Zeb of German Red Cross, focused on creating partnership for climate action, the importance of public awareness about the urgency of climate crisis and the actions needed to mitigate its effect. The panellists included Dr Imran Khalid, Director Policy and Governance WWF, Mr Ali Shah, Member NUST Climate Panel, and Ms Maheen Zahra, Oxford Policy Management Institute.

The second panel discussion, moderated by Ms Ameera Adil, NUST, focused on the role of academia in climate resilience and sustainable development, the importance of green land, establishing energy efficient measures, ensure net zero campus waste, and implementation of renewable energy generation plan. The panellists were Prof Dr Salman Atif, Member Climate Panel, IGIS NUST, Mr Waqar ul Shams, Innovation and Information Coordinator AnthroInsights, Prof Ilhan Niaz, KLF Award Winner, Chairman Dept. of History QAU and Dr Zainab Khalid, COMSATS Centre for Climate and Sustainability (CCCS).

The event concluded with the launch of NUST Integrated Climate Resilient Policy and Action Plan. Dr Hamood-ur-Rahman, Director Research, NUST and Ms Ameera Adil, AD Sustainability NUST, shed light on the plan that recognises climate change as a core issue for upcoming development, and devises remedial strategy to create a sustainable future for ourselves, communities and posterity alike.

February 8, 2023February 9, 2023

DoU signed with Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Turkiye

Islamabad, February 08, 2023 (PPI-OT):NUST and Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University have signed a Document of Understanding (DoU) envisioning strong bilateral cooperation that would pave the way for a myriad of collaborative activities in several academic and research domains. Pro-Rector (Academics) NUST Prof. Dr. Osman Hasan signed the DoU that would have far-reaching positive dividends for both sides.

Under this multi-pronged partnership, IZU and NUST will collaborate in multiple thematic areas through different initiatives. These joint ventures will initially focus on as diverse fields as Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Business and Management Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences. The partnership will also cover joint research and publications, faculty and student mobility through Erasmus+ KA 107 International Credit Mobility Program (ICM), Capacity Building, Seminars, Conference and Symposia, etc.

Other members of the NUST delegation at the event included Director Quality Assurance (QA) and NUST International Office (NIO) Prof. Dr. Awais Mehmood Kamboh and Associate Dean Electrical Engineering (SEECS) Dr. Hasaan Khaliq Qureshi and Deputy Director International Student Support and Mobility (ISS and M) Mr. Zafar Abbas Naqvi and Assistant Director International Strategy and Partnerships (IS and P) Mr. Adeel Ahmed.

The Turkish guests thanked NUST for the hospitality and sympathy shown for the earthquake in Turkiye. Both sides pinned high hopes on the success and fruitfulness of the budding cooperation. Before the departure, the delegation also visited the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (SEECS) including labs at Research Institute for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Studies (RIMMS) and discussed areas of joint research and faculty exchanges/mobility.

February 1, 2023February 2, 2023

Dr Shoaib Suddle delivers keynote address on rule of law and accountability at NUST Institute of Policy Studies

Islamabad, February 01, 2023 (PPI-OT):NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) organised the keynote address by Dr Shoaib Suddle on the “Building Blocks of National Growth and Prosperity: Rule of Law and Accountability” this week. A distinguished and highly decorated former civil servant, Dr. Suddle, currently Chairman of the One-Man Commission for Minority Rights constituted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, stated that swift, impartial delivery of justice and the uncompromising rule of law were two fundamental pillars of functional and thriving states and societies. He highlighted the timeless significance and relevance of the rule of law and justice in the context of the Quranic guidance and the ideology of Pakistan’s Founding Fathers.

Dr. Suddle pointed out that public servants must be competent, ethical, independent, neutral, and sufficient in number, and must have ample resources to serve the public honestly and efficiently. He highlighted that legislative, judicial, auditing and review, and public constraints on government powers ensured proper functioning through timely accountability.

The eminent speaker maintained that all the organs of the state, including, legislature, executive and judiciary, were responsible for upholding the rule of law. He further stressed that open government was contingent upon the universality of this responsibility. He underscored that only a state characterized by openness resting on the rule of law could guarantee the fundamental rights and security of the citizens.

The veteran public servant cautioned that societies warped by the generational diffusion of corruption, especially in the dispensation of civil and criminal justice systems, were vulnerable to instability, anarchy, and polarization.

Dr. Suddle further stressed that corruption was the biggest enemy of equal opportunity, and perhaps the biggest factor in the erosion of public trust in the institutions of the state, without which rewards, obligations, and sanctions could not be enforced in the state, economy, and society. He cautioned that the very survival of the state demands that public officials act in good faith and eschew bad faith in the lawful exercise of authority.

Moderated by Director NIPS Mr. Amir Yaqub and attended by veteran statesmen, think tank experts, legal experts, seasoned analysts, researchers, and students, the address was held as part of NIPS Lecture Series – 2023.

The interactive discussion following the keynote called for a series of urgent measures such as judicial reforms; civil service, especially police, reforms; non-discriminatory accountability; and constitutional precedence and observance as cast-iron anchors for socioeconomic stability of the state, national growth, and comprehensive development.

In his closing remarks, Dr. Ashfaque Hasan Khan, Principal, NUST School of Social Sciences and Humanities (S3H) and Director General NIPS, thanked the keynote speaker and the participants for their constructive, concrete, and relevant interventions.

January 20, 2023January 22, 2023

NUST wins conduct of advanced Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain courses for Gilgit Baltistan

Islamabad, January 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):We are proud to announce that having won a highly competitive process, involving several universities and organizations, NUST has earned the mandate to conduct 6-month Advanced Certification Courses in the domains of AI/Data Science and Block Chain for Gilgit-Baltistan.

A total of 1,000 applicants will be enrolled in these courses both in Gilgit and Skardu. “Today marks a new beginning in the history of Gilgit Baltistan – a beginning powered by advanced learning in Artificial Intelligence/Data Science and Block Chain,” remarked Prof Dr Faisal Shafait, Associate Dean, Department of Computing at NUST School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Director of Deep Learning Laboratory, National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI).

Highly accomplished NUST faculty in the aforementioned fields along with associates will visit Gilgit-Baltistan to impart training in these cutting-edge technologies. The learning will be both theoretical as well as hands-on to develop the expertise of the enrolled students in these high-paying, highly employable skills. Blended Learning will also be a part of the programme, wherein, experts from the industry will guide and teach the students. This programme will in Shaa Allah lay the foundations for transforming GB into a knowledge hub by producing self-sufficient and skilled human capital.

Tools such as PyTorch, Tensor Flow, Keras, Apache Hadoop, Polkadot, IPFS, Ethereum will be comprehensively covered to develop skilled manpower in Python, Data Visualisation, Big Data Analysis, Deep Learning and Machine Learning. The programme, being led by NUST in collaboration with its international partners such as Microsoft, IBM, CISCO, etc., will be a great value addition towards capacity building of people of #GB, and help enhance employment opportunities in the region.