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HEC chief visits PUCIT

By Our Correspondent
April 05, 2026
Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar visited the Artificial Intelligence Lab at the Punjab University College of Information Technology (PUCIT) on April 4, 2026. — Punjab University/File
Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar visited the Artificial Intelligence Lab at the Punjab University College of Information Technology (PUCIT) on April 4, 2026. — Punjab University/File

LAHORE : The Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar visited the Artificial Intelligence Lab at the Punjab University College of Information Technology (PUCIT) here on Saturday.

On this occasion PU VC Prof Dr M Ali, Dean FCIT Prof Dr Shahzad Sarwar and others were present. During the visit, the Chairman was given a comprehensive briefing on the ongoing research, innovation initiatives, and development projects.

Dr Niaz appreciated the efforts of PUCIT in fostering a research-driven environment and emphasized the critical role of AI in shaping the future of higher education and industry. He reaffirmed HEC’s support for initiatives that promote innovation, interdisciplinary research, and skill development aligned with global technological trends.