Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Monday, November 6, 2023
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
One Day Seminar on Marble & Granite Export Enhances Industry Collaboration
A significant event, the One Day
Seminar on Marble & Granite Export, was conducted at IBL Hall, Abdul Wali
Khan University Mardan (AWKUM). The seminar, held on October 24, 2023, brought
together participants from the Marble Industry, Government sector, and
University, fostering essential discussions on the marble and granite export
sector.
Event Highlights:
The seminar provided a platform for
industry leaders to engage in comprehensive discussions regarding marble and
granite exports. Guest Speaker Engr. Said Muhammad, Vice Chairman KPBOIT,
shared invaluable insights, enriching the event with his expertise. During the
seminar, shields of recognition were distributed, and certificates of
appreciation were bestowed upon key contributors, acknowledging their pivotal
roles in advancing the marble & granite sector.
Distinguished Speakers:
The event was graced by notable speakers, including:
- Mr.
Asghar Khan Utmankhel: Chairman of All Pakistan
Marble Industries Association (APMIA)
- Dr.
Muhammad Jahangir Khan: Director of IBL at AWKUM
- Mr.
Omar Bajwa: Assistant Director, Trade
Development Authority of Pakistan
- Mr.
Muhammad Bilal Khan: CEO of Mohmand Dada Minerals
- Mr.
Mazhar Ahmed: CEO of Samawat International
Corporation
- Mr.
Ilyas Muhammad: CEO of Stone Mart
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Signed:
A significant achievement of the seminar was the signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) between AWKUM and All Pakistan Marble Industries
Association (APMIA). The MoU focuses on enhancing higher education and research
within the marble and granite sector. The collaboration encompasses joint
research initiatives, effective communication channels, and intern support
programs. AWKUM pledges its support in mineral exploration, testing, and
digital marketing for APMIA, facilitating mutual growth and development in the
sector.
The seminar marked a pivotal
milestone in raising awareness and fostering collaboration within the marble
& granite industry. Participants left with enriched knowledge and
strengthened networks, promising a brighter future for the sector.
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Monday, October 30, 2023
USAID Supports Strategic Planning at 16 Pakistani Universities
Islamabad, October 23,
2023: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through
its Higher Education System Strengthening Activity, organized a strategic
planning dialogue for Vice Chancellors of 16 Pakistani universities. Leaders
from the public sector universities gathered to share the strategic plans that
each university is developing. During the dialogue, university leaders
reflected on best practices in academia, research, and governance to kickstart
their institution-specific strategic planning.
The Higher Education
System Strengthening Activity (HESSA), implemented by the University of Utah,
brings together an extensive international network of experienced college and
university planners to support its partner universities in strengthening their
institutional and technical capacities for strategic planning.
The opening session of
this 2-day event was chaired by Ms. Maura O’Brien, Deputy Mission Director
USAID/Pakistan, alongside Dr. Michael Barber, University of Utah, and Dr. Aslam
Chaudhry, Chief of Party HESSA.
During the event, Vice
Chancellors began developing their university strategic plans. Over the next
few weeks, Vice Chancellors will activate planning teams on their campuses to
complete strategic planning.
Speaking at the event,
USAID’s Deputy Mission Director Maura O’Brien said, “What makes the Higher
Education System Strengthening Activity uniquely powerful is that it brings
together both Pakistani and American universities to learn from each other,
exchange ideas, and think strategically to solve shared challenges.”
Dr. Aslam Chaudhry,
Chief of Party and Research Professor at University of Utah, appreciated
USAID’s partnership with the Pakistani government on higher education. Speaking
at the event, Dr. Aslam said, “This activity will advance the organizational
performance of Pakistani universities based on integrated strategic planning.”
Dr. Michael Barber, Professor at University of Utah, said, “We are pleased to
implement the Higher Education System Strengthening Activity program on behalf
of USAID and will continue to work with Higher Education Commission to advance
the higher education sector and make its programs more demand-driven for better
graduate employability.”
For more information on
USAID/Pakistan’s support in the education sector, visit: usaid.gov/pakistan/education
