34 representatives from 20 Pakistani universities will give presentations on their various academic programmes over the course of the three-day conference.
The first-ever Pakistani Pavilion was opened at the Eurasian Higher Education Summit (EURI) in Istanbul under the sponsorship of the Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP).
34 representatives from 20 Pakistani universities will give presentations on their various academic programmes over the course of the three-day conference. They will also look into opportunities for collaboration, faculty and student exchange, and joint academic initiatives.
The Pakistani Pavilion was opened by Haldun Goktas, Deputy President of the Higher Education Council, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydin, President of Euras, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General of COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. Ch. Abdul Rehman, Chairman of APSUP, and Nauman Aslam, Consul General of Pakistan in Istanbul.
Speaking on the occasion, they praised APSUP for taking practical steps to promote Pakistan’s positive image at this important international forum. All 34 members of the Pakistani delegation received thanks from Prof. Dr. Ch. Abdul Rehman for their participation and cooperation.
At the Pakistani Pavilion, booths have been set up by the University of Lahore, Superior University, University of Faisalabad, University of Sialkot, University of Management and Technology, and Institute of Business Management.
The largest international higher education event in Eurasia, EURI is held annually and offers great networking and academic partnership opportunities for higher education institutions and other stakeholders from around the world.
This year, it has provided an opportunity for the more than 2000 delegates from 2000 universities to learn from one another’s best practices and experiences.
The Pakistani delegation also expressed support for those affected by the earthquake while they were in Turkiye. Leading Turkish universities were also visited by the delegation, and agreements for collaboration with top universities around the world were also signed.
The Pakistani delegation was comprised of Mian Imran Masood Vice Chancellor University of South Asia, Dr. Abdul Basit President Preston University, Prof. Dr. Waseem Qazi President Iqra University, Muhamamd Anwar Dar Chairman Gift University, Prof. Dr. Sumaira Rehman Rector Superior University, Prof. Dr Asif Raza Rector University of Management & Technology, Mr. Khalid Amin Chancellor Indus University, Dr. Aurangzeb khan vice chancellor Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Dewan University , Asim Nazir Rector Institute of South Punjab, Haider Amin Chairman Board of Governors University of Faisalabad, Faisal Manzoor Chairman Board of Governors University of Sialkot, Muhamamd Rehan Younas, President International Institute of Science, Art & Technology, Prof. Dr. Shahid Qureshi Rector Gift University, Murtaza Noor Executive Director APSUP, Ms. Ayesha Zahid Executive Director Superior University, Nabhan Shah Karim Head of Marketing & Communication, Institute of Business Management and representatives of University of Lahore, Iqra University and University of Sialkot.