Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan visited the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), where he highlighted the institution’s educational excellence and emphasized its contribution to scientific innovation.
The minister expressed keen interest in NUST’s modern educational facilities, teaching standards, and research centers. Turkish Ambassador Irfan Neziroglu also accompanied him during the visit.
During the visit, the Federal Minister inaugurated the Maker Space Lab at NUST and commended the methodology employed by the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence.
Khan described NUST’s faculty, curriculum, teaching methodology, and laboratories for students as unparalleled. He remarked, “NUST is an institution equipped with modern facilities, which is the pride of the country and the nation.”
He added that students who graduated from this institution have made their country renowned across the globe.
Khan also visited the Green Tech Hub and expressed satisfaction and pleasure over the products manufactured there.
The minister stated, “To be on par with developed countries, we must advance in the field of science and technology.” He further observed that foreign students who study at NUST are loyal to national traditions and asserted that, in terms of quality, Pakistani institutions are in no way inferior to educational institutions worldwide.
He said, “This visit convinced us that our future is very bright and prosperous.”
NUST Principal and Major General Dr. Saeedur Rehman delivered a detailed briefing to Khan and Ambassador Neziroglu regarding the university’s affairs.
Additionally, the Federal Minister also visited the office of Turkish Aerospace Industries Pakistan located at NUST. He held discussions with team members concerning the ongoing research and development projects in areas such as cyber security, drone technology, and radar systems.
The Federal Minister appreciated the establishment of the Turkish Aerospace Industries Research and Development Department in Pakistan, which is promoting scientific development with the support of NUST.
