Dr. Ghazala Ali Khan, Additional Director, Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre (PASTIC), Pakistan Science Foundation, Regional Office Peshawar, visited FATA University and held a meeting with Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mohsan Nawaz.
The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, promotion of scientific and research activities, research opportunities for faculty members and students, and possible areas of collaboration between the two institutions.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mohsan Nawaz said that strong institutional linkages with national scientific and research organizations were vital to promoting research and innovation in universities. He expressed hope that collaboration with PASTIC and the Pakistan Science Foundation would provide FATA University's faculty members and students with greater opportunities for research, access to scientific information and academic advancement.
Dr. Ghazala Ali Khan briefed the Vice Chancellor on PASTIC's role in promoting research activities and facilitating access to scientific information. She also highlighted the facilities and services offered by the organization and expressed interest in expanding cooperation between the two institutions.
Director Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) Muhammad Akbar Amin and Director Student Affairs Dr. Alam Zeb Aamir were also present on the occasion.