TOBA TEK SINGH: An academia–industry dialogue hosted by Dr Yasir Nawab, the vice chancellor of the University of Kamalia (UoK), brought together vice chancellors, senior academic leaders and research experts to explore opportunities for translating university research into practical industrial solutions.
Held under the theme: “From Research to Real-World Impact: Strengthening University–Industry Partnerships”, the dialogue emphasised aligning research with industrial needs, commercialising research outcomes and generating measurable socioeconomic benefits.
During the event, Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) President Arif Ehsan Malik highlighted the chamber’s initiative through its standing committee on commercialisation of lab-tested technologies. Dr Muzzamal Hussain, CEO of Knowtex Solutions Ltd, serves as the committee’s convenor.
He invited VCs to support the initiative, through which laboratory-tested technologies ready for commercialisation would be presented to industrialists to secure funding. He pledged to facilitate industry sponsorships for dozens of such technologies.
The attending VCs included Dr Rauf-i-Azam of Government College University Faisalabad; Dr Kanwal Ameen of Government College Women University Faisalabad; Dr Syed Asghar Naqi of Faisalabad Medical University; Dr Yasir Nawab from University of Kamalia; and Dr Faheem Aftab of University of Jhang. Other participants included Dr Amanullah Malik, Rector of The University of Faisalabad; Dr Muhammad Shahzad Sarfraz, Campus Director of FAST-NUCES, Chiniot–Faisalabad Campus; and Dr Javaid Akhtar, former VC of the University of Sahiwal.
Dr Nawab said that such dialogues should continue regularly to strengthen university–industry partnerships and translate shared priorities into practical initiatives for innovation, entrepreneurship and regional economic growth.
ARREST: The Jaranwala City police claimed to have arrested a man on Sunday with printed receipt books of municipal committee who was allegedly receiving parking fees from buses and vans on behalf of MC, claiming to be a parking contractor.
Police claimed that when the MC chief officer received complaints, he informed the police and SHO Muzaffar Ali Khokhar arrested him near the THQ Hospital on Chak Jhumra Road red-handed along with receipt books and cash. Police said a case had been registered against suspect Muhammad Zeeshan Dogar.
BURNT: A minor girl was seriously burnt after her clothes suddenly caught fire from an oven in her home in mauza Wijhlana on Bhakkar Road in Jhang on Sunday. According to rescuers, the girl, identified as Humaita Farukh(4), was playing near the oven. She was shifted to the Jhang DHQ Hospital in critical condition.
ACCIDENT: A rickshaw driver, identified as Ali Asghar(45), was killed when a speeding car hit his motorcycle rickshaw near Chak 77 GB in Tandlianwala tehsil on the Sem Nullah Road. He was being shifted to the Satiana RHC, but succumbed to his injuries on the way.
Published in Dawn, November 9th, 2026
