Minister visits CUI

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi visited Comsats University, Islamabad (CUI), and expressed satisfaction with academic and research excellence.

He said the university should spearhead efforts for commercialising technologies developed by it. The Minister appreciated the contribution of CUI towards women's education and maintaining a high quality campus environment. He said that the institution being among the Top ranked Universities of Pakistan must continue to achieve greater strides in education and research and should also consider opening up of campuses in the provinces of Baluchistan and Sindh.

Prof. Dr. Sajid Qamar, Rector CUI briefed the Minister on the challenges being faced by CUI. The Minister appreciated the overall campus environment and pledged the Ministry's support for improving infrastructure and facilities of the university. Also present during the meeting were Prof. Dr. Sohail Asghar, Incharge Islamabad Campus, Prof. Dr. Shamsul Qamar, Registrar, Muhammad Azam, Treasurer, Prof. Dr. Sajjad Madani, Controller of Exams, Naveed A. Khan, General Manager, Prof. Shahzad A. Malik, Dean FoE, Prof. Dr. Saquib Gulzar, Dean FBA, Aamir Khan Yousafzai, Sr. Manager P&D and Shakeel Arshad, Deputy Secretary along with senior members of the CUI management.