Major General Zaheer Akhtar, Secretary Health Azad Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir and Brig (R) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younus Javed SI (M), Vice Chancellor, Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the office of Secretary Health AJ&K on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 1100 hours.

The MoU will provide Internships and hospital training to all departments of Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (FoH&MS) and will pave a way for joint action to further enhance efficiency, quality of education and uplifting of existing health apparatus of the institution. Three major medical facilities of the Mirpur Division i.e. Divisional Teaching Hospital Mirpur, New City Hospital Mirpur and DHQ Hospital Bhimber AJ&K will come in close cooperation with FoH&MS of MUST, Mirpur.

Ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Dean Faculty Anwar Khitab, Dean, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Brigadier Nafeesa khan, Dr. Mian Muhammad Zeeshan Javed, Chairman, Department of Pharmacy / Department of Physical Therapy and and Dr. Sumaira Irum Khan, Coordinator, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics/Department of Allied & Health Sciences.

An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Brig (R) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younus Javed SI (M) Vice Chancellor, Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur AJ&K and Dr. Abdur Rehman, Child Specialist / President Alkhidmat Foundation Bhimber AJ&K to formalize and enhance the relationship between Mirpur University and Alkhidmat Foundation. Recognizing that such cooperation shall promote economic cooperation and support the friendly relationship between both parties.
Ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Khazir Ul Haq, Registrar MUST, Prof. Dr. Muhammad khalique, Treasurer MUST, Prof. Muhammad Aslam, Chairman Department of Chemistry, Dr. Azhar Hussain, Director Quality Enhancement Cell and Mr Daud Ali Siddique, SPS to Vice Chancellor.

Department of Computer System Engineering (CSE) of Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur joined hands with Azad Kashmir Association for the Blind (AKAB) Complex, Mirpur for the Academic Exchange Program and Volunteer Work.

Brig. (R) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younus Javed SI (M) Vice Chancellor MUST, Mirpur and Prof. Ilyas Ayoub Principal AKAB School for Blind, Mirpur, signed MoU on Monday, October 31, 2022 at AKAB School.

Chaudhary Muhammad Hanif, former chairman Mirpur Development Authority (MDA), Engr Muhammad Waris Former Registrar MUST, Prof. Dr. Syed Hassan Mujtaba Jafri, Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Dr. Sajjad Manzoor, Chairman Department of Computer System Engineering / Focal Person MUST, Mr. Muhammad Irfan focal Person AKAB, School & officials of both institutions attended the ceremony.

Speaking on the occasion, Brigadier Younus Javed, Vice Chancellor, Mirpur University highlighted the challenges faced by the blind community due to the non-availability resources & proper care. He further said Mirpur University will provide all technical support for strengthening various areas of mutual interest. He assured mutual efforts will help to counter challenges being faced by visually impaired persons & they will definitely get due relevance and attention.

Students Assistance Centre (SAC) of Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur signed an MoU with Professional Education Foundation (PEF) in the Conference Room of MUST Secretariat Jari Khas on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 11:30 hrs.

Dr. Moshin Zafar, Director Students Assistance Centre of Mirpur University & Maarab Bashir, Manager Student’s Affairs, Professional Education Foundation (PEF) signed the MoU in presence of Prof. Dr. Anwar khtiab, Acting Vice Chancellor, Mirpur University of Science and Technology MUST, Mirpur, Prof. Dr. Tahseen Ghous, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities / Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Muhammad khalique, Treasurer MUST, Mr. Kamran Hameed, Controller of Examinations, Mr. Duad Ali Siddique, SPS to Vice Chancellor, Mr. Ghafoor Dar, Additional Registrar and Mr. Zahir Ali Akbar, Deputy Director SAC.

Professional Education Foundation (PEF) is a registered Trust for supporting deserving students for studies in the field of Engineering, Medical, Agriculture, Management Sciences, and other disciplines. Trust is having its place of business at 1st Commercial Lane, Phase 6, DHA, Karachi & It has 2300 Alumni Students since it’s inception in 2009 and 2200 active students in over the Pakistan, who are getting education under their financial support in 41 Universities. In financial year 2021-22 PEF has reimbursed 140 million in all across the country.

MUST, Mirpur is the very first university of AJ&K that has signed an MoU with the Professional Educational Foundation (PEF). Foundation will provide 50 Undergraduate Scholarships for financial year 2022-23 for students of Computer Science and Information Technology, which will include complete tution fee & boarding expenses for Fall 2022 entry (covering all eight semesters). According to the agreement PEF will increase number of Scholarships to 200 in next four years.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younis Javed SI (M), Vice Chancellor, Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur AJ&K taking part in GITEX Global 2022 ( Enter the Next Digital Universe ) Technology week in Dubai, UAE 10th – 14th October 2022. Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, Prof. Dr. Qasir Abbas, Vice Chancellor, University of Sargodha, Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Qayyum, VC Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Prof. Dr. Attaullah Shah, Vice Chancellor Karakaram University, Prof. Dr. Jamil Ahmed, Vice Chancellor of Hazara University and Prof. Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi, Vice Chancellor NED, University are also participating in the GITEX Technology week.

The world’s largest tech showcase in its most powerful version the 42nd edition, the biggest in the event’s history, where more than five thousands (5000) leading technology companies have lined up from ninety (90) countries across the globe in the twenty gigantic halls at Dubai World Trade Centre exhibiting incredible new launches and cutting-edge development in 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud & Edge, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Blockchain, Data Analystics and Smart Cities. Word’s leading companies are showcasing humanoid robots, flying car, self-driving taxis, driverless grocery trucks, modern drones, lots of Artificial Intelligence products (AI) & new cutting-edge technologies.

Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai /Deputy Prime Minister/ Minister of Finance of United Arab Emirates (UAE) inaugurated GITEX Global 2022 on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Dubai World Trade Center. His Excellency Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed welcomed International delegates and technology companies to Gitex Global 2022.

While addressing the world’s largest enterprise and government technology event Ruler of Dubai said, record global participation in the 42nd edition of the event reflects Dubai’s profile as a hub for innovation, knowledge sharing, enterprise and networking in the international technology industry, a position it has built through focused investments over the last few decades. Dubai’s leadership recognised very early that technological advancement will determine leadership and competitiveness in the future. Aligned with this vision, Dubai developed a technological infrastructure that rivals the best in the world and built strong partnerships with companies at the forefront of innovation in the sector to catalyse development.

Brig (R) Prof Dr Muhammad Younus Javed SI (M) Vice Chancellor Mirpur University of Science and Technology MUST, Mirpur received foreign delegation (Korea South East Power Co. Ltd (KOEN – AJ&K) at MUST Secretariat Jari Khas on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 10:30 hrs.

Prof. Dr. Khazir Ul Haq, Registrar MUST, Prof. Dr. Syed Mujtaba Jafri, Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Dr. Naseem Akhtar, Director Graduate Placement Bureau & Dr. Sajjad Manzoor, Chairman Computer System Engineering & Senior Private Secretary accompanied Vice Chancellor at the reception of delegacy.

A high-level delegation of Korea South East Power Co. Ltd was comprised of following members :-

1. Mr. Choi Won Yong, Plant General Manager.

2. Mr. Lee Ui Jong, Head of Operations Department.

3. Mr. Kim Hyeon Cheol, Head of Maintenance Department.

4. Mr. Jeong Dong Hae, Head of Support & Services Department.

5. Lieutenant Colonel (R) Muhammad Riaz, Liaison Officer / HR Manager.

6. Mr. Muhammad Ijaz, Human Resource Officer.

Brig. (R) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younus Javed SI(M) Vice Chancellor MUST, greeted the honourable foreign guests & liaison Officials, he also expressed his deep gratitude for the Korean delegation for paying visit to Mirpur University.

Lieutenant Colonel (R) Muhammad Riaz, liaison officer, introduced the Korea South East Power Co. Ltd (KOEN – AJ&K). He said MUST is known for its academia, research and professional excellence. He further added that Korean counter part greatly values MUST vital role in nation building, especially it’s services for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Liaison officer spoke high of Brigadier Younis Javed for his decades long unmatched services for the noble profession & especially for his repute as a International evaluator, is praiseworthy.

Mr. Choi Won Yong, Plant General Manger head of the Korean team, thanked Vice Chancellor MUST for organising this event & paying them warm reception. General manager said that they [Korean] while travelling and interacting with Pakistani people, found them greatly hospitable with rich and diverse culture & tradition.

Prof. Dr. Syed Mujtaba Jafri, Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology gave detailed presentation in which delegates were briefed about the Inception / History of Mirpur University, existing infrastructure & University Master Plan – which would likely be completed by 2052 (Comprises of VII Phases), number of faculties & departments, achievements of the University at National and International level programmes and disciplines being offered at University.

Dr. Naseem Akhtar, Director Graduate Placement Bureau (GPB) briefed about working of her directorate. She said GPB gives utmost importance to assist University Students in getting suitable placements after the successful completion of their degrees and also provides right skills & domain knowledge to all the students so that they can fetch better jobs at industry and firms.

On completion of the briefings of Dean FoE&T & Director GPB, Mr. Muhammad Ejaz, Human Resource Officer (HRO) with delegation asked various questions on behalf of the visiting delegation in attempt to give Koreans better understanding of the MUST, Mirpur. Questions of HRO were addressed by University panel which was headed by Brigadier Younis Javed.

Brig. (R) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younus Javed SI (M) Vice Chancellor, Mirpur University of Science and Technology MUST, Mirpur and Mr. Choi Won Yong, Plan General Manager Korea South East Power Co. Ltd. Kotli, AJ&K signed Memorandum of understanding (MoU), Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology & Director Graduate Placement Bureau were also signatory Officers. Company will offer Internships to the following Engineering Departments of Mirpur University :-

i. Civil Engineering Technology.

ii. Electrical Engineering.

iii. Mechanical Engineering.

iv. Civil Engineering.

v. Electrical Engineering Technology