PAKISTAN
The Institution of Engineers Pakistan (IEP) hosted a graceful reception dinner in honor of two distinguished academic appointments: Dr. Mohammad Tufail, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, and Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi, who has taken charge as Chairman of the Charter Inspection & Evaluation Committee (CIEC), Sindh Higher Education Commission.
The ceremony was a well-attended affair, drawing a diverse gathering of engineers from both academia and industry. The event turned into a symbolic celebration of continuity and collaboration in engineering education.
In a rare moment of academic unity, three Vice Chancellors of NED University—the incumbent Dr. Mohammad Tufail, former VCs Dr. Sarosh Lodhi and Dr. Afzal Haque, as well as Dr. Noman Ahmed, who recently served as acting Vice Chancellor—were all present under one roof. Their collective presence reflected the strong institutional legacy and future direction of the university.
Adding further prestige to the event was the presence of Dr. Valiuddin, Vice Chancellor of UIT University, who also graced the occasion and joined in the dialogue on improving higher education in engineering.
Speakers from the academic and professional community addressed the challenges facing engineering universities, including curriculum modernization, faculty development, industry collaboration, and global competitiveness. There was a shared emphasis on the need to make NED University a more vibrant, research-driven, and innovation-oriented institution.
Dr. Sarosh Lodhi, reflecting on his tenure as Vice Chancellor, offered heartfelt advice to Dr. Tufail. Drawing from his experiences, he highlighted the importance of visionary leadership, academic integrity, and stakeholder engagement in taking the university to new heights.
The evening concluded on a note of optimism and shared responsibility, with attendees expressing hope that such academic collaborations would continue to shape the future of engineering education in Pakistan. – ENGINEERING REVIEW
