The Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre (PASTIC), Regional Office Peshawar, and FATA University have discussed strengthening institutional cooperation to promote scientific research, innovation and academic development.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Additional Director PASTIC Dr Ghazala Ali Khan and FATA University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mohsin Nawaz on Saturday.
Both sides explored opportunities to expand research activities, facilitate faculty and student development and strengthen collaboration between the two institutions.
Prof Dr Mohsin Nawaz highlighted the importance of building strong links with national scientific and research organisations to promote innovation and research in universities.
He expressed hope that cooperation with PASTIC and the Pakistan Science Foundation would provide university faculty and students with improved access to research facilities, scientific information and academic opportunities.
Dr Ghazala Ali Khan briefed the vice chancellor on PASTIC’s role and available facilities for supporting research activities and facilitating access to scientific information. She also expressed interest in further expanding institutional cooperation.
Director Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Muhammad Akbar Amin and Director Student Affairs Dr Alam Zeb Amir also attended the meeting.
