CECOS University and Pakistan Engineering Council jointly planned and organized a six-day workshop about, “Challenges Faced by Universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” uniting various stakeholders from all private and public sector universities of KP. The workshop was planned as per vision of the new Chairman of Pakistan Engineering Council, Engr. Waseem Nazir to involve all stakeholders in brainstorming for identifying challenges and find a way forward in which KP took the lead.
The initial sessions included deans, industry partners, students, alumni and parents leaders to tackle pressing issues in the region’s higher education landscape. The event fostered discussions around shared challenges, including faculty development, curriculum modernization, and bridging academia-industry gaps, with each stakeholder group offering unique perspectives.
Faculty and industry leaders collaborated on actionable strategies to enhance teaching and research alignment with market needs, while parents underscored the importance of family support in education. Students voiced their aspirations for modernized curricula and real-world learning, enriching the dialogue on student success. Together, these insights laid the groundwork for a collaborative roadmap to support growth and resilience in KP’s higher education.
The event culminated in a closing day session attended by Engr. Mr. Waseem Nazir – Chairman PEC, Engr. Dr. Qaisar Ali – Vice Chairman KP PEC, Engr. Muhammad Tanveer Javed, President, CECOS University, Engr. Dr Naseer Ahmed, Vice Chancellor CECOS University, Engr. Dr Nasir Mahmood Khan, Registrar PEC and Vice Chancellors alongwith PEC officials, who recognized the initiatives as important strides toward educational advancement. The officials expressed their support for collaborative solutions that can address regional challenges, promote industry-ready skills, and enhance student engagement. Their participation reinforced PEC’s commitment to fostering high standards and continuous improvement in higher education across KP.
“This gathering marked an important step toward meaningful, lasting improvements in our academic landscape,” said Engr. Muhammad Tanveer Javed, President – CECOS University. Engr. Waseem Nazir, Chairman PEC mentioned in his closing remarks “The diversity of perspectives we engaged here reflects our commitment to community-driven academic excellence.”
All of the participants thanked Dr Naseer Ahmed, Vice Chancellor CECOS University for being the driving force behind this initiative and he mentioned that CECOS University remains dedicated to fostering partnerships and building a future-ready educational community in KP.
