SWABI: The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, has decided to award an honorary degree of Doctor of Science to former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister and president of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Sciences and Technology in Pakistan, Engr Shamsul Mulk in recognition of his meritorious services rendered in the field of water resources and power.

The degree would be awarded to him in the 21st convocation of the university on August 18.

The University Syndicate in its meeting held recently unanimously approved the conferment of an honorary degree of Doctor of Science on Engr. Shamsul Mulk, according to a letter sent to Mr Mulk by vice-chancellor of the university Prof Iqrar Ahmad Khan.

Mr Mulk is a professional civil engineer and has served in key positions of Water and Power Development Authority and finally as its chairman. He was the first Wapda engineer to become its chairman in May 1994. Mr Mulk was the founding chairman of Pakistan Water Partnership, the country chapter of the Global Water Partnership, Stockholm, Sweden. A prolific scholar, he remained associated with several major projects such as Tarbela Dam, Mangla Dam and Ghazi Barotha Hydropower Project.

In view of the invaluable services as an engineer, he was awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan in 2007. the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, had awarded him an honorary PhD degree in Dec 2010 in recognition of his meritorious services in the water and power sectors and his many other contributions in public service.

Published in Dawn, Aug 9th, 2014