The University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore is a public university located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan specializing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. It is the oldest and one of the most selective engineering institutions in Pakistan. Every year around 40,000 candidates appear in ECAT while there are around 3,045 fully subsidized and partially subsidized seats available in UET Lahore and its campuses, making the selection ratio of 7.6% in ECAT based disciplines.
The University of Karachi is a public research university located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Established in June 1951 by an act of Parliament and as a successor to the University of Sindh, the university is a "Sindh Government University" and designed by Mohsin Baig as its chief architect.
The COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), formerly known as COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), is a public university in Pakistan. It is a multi-campus university with its principal seat located in Islamabad. Comsats was envisioned as Pakistan's first exclusive Institute of Information Technology. In the latest QS University Rankings, CUI ranked 7th in Pakistan and 801–1000 in the world. Nationally it is ranked top-most in Computer Sciences and IT category. COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) is under the administration of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South.
The University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar , formerly known as NWFP University of Engineering and Technology, is a public university located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Formerly known as NWFP University of Engineering and Technology until 2010, it an institution of higher learning in Pakistan with a strong emphasis on the development of science and engineering. The university offers undergraduate and post-graduate programs in various engineering disciplines. The university is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom. The university was regarded as one of the best engineering schools in the country and was ranked in 7th position nationwide in the category of "Engineering and Technology" by HEC, the highest governing body of higher education in Pakistan. According to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, the university is ranked in 801-1000th worldwide and in 251-300th position in Asia.
The Higher Education Commission is a statutory body formed by the Government of Pakistan which was established in 2002 under the Chairmanship of Atta-ur-Rahman. Its main functions are funding, overseeing, regulating and accrediting the higher education institutions in the country.
Mehran University of Engineering & Technology is a public research university located in Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan focused on STEM education.
Atta-ur-Rahman, is a Pakistani organic chemist and is currently serving as Professor Emeritus at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences at the University of Karachi and as Chairman of PM Task Force on Science and Technology. He has twice served as the President of Pakistan Academy of Sciences. He was the Federal Minister of Science and Technology (2000-2002), Federal Minister of Education (2002) and Chairman Higher Education Commission with status of Federal Minister (2002-2008) He is also the President of the Network of Academies of Sciences in Countries of the Organisation of Islamic Countries (NASIC). After returning to Pakistan from Cambridge after completing his tenure as Fellow of Kings College, Cambridge University, he contributed to the development of the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences at the University of Karachi, and transforming the landscape of higher education, science and technology of Pakistan. He is Fellow of Royal Society (London), Life Fellow of Kings College, Cambridge University, UK.,, Academician Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor Emeritus at University of Karachi
Atta-Ur-Rehman, born 25 July 1965) is a Pakistani politician currently serving as Senator.
The Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering and Technology (MNSUET) (Urdu: جامعہ محمد نواز شریف ہندسیہ و تکنیکیہ) is a public university located in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. It was established in 2012 on the initiative of Chief Minister Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. The Act of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering and Technology Multan was approved in 2014. The university is named after Nawaz Sharif.
Zubair Ahmad Khan served as an acting vice-chancellor of University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore (UET), from October 16, 2014 to December 17, 2014. He was succeeded by Fazal Ahmad Khalid.
Mohammad Aslam Uqaili is Former Vice Chancellor of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan and a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering.
Ata-ur-Rahman is a masculine Islamic given name. It is built from the Arabic words Ata, al- and Rahman. The name means "gift of the most merciful", ar-Rahman being one of the names of God in the Qur'an, which give rise to the Muslim theophoric names.
Hyderabad Institute of Arts, Science And Technology or HiAST is a private degree awarding institution located in Hyderabad, Pakistan. It was established on 1 August 2001, and in February 2013 was chartered under The Hyderabad Institute of Arts, Science and Technology Act, 2013. It has Higher Education Commission of Pakistan-recognized affiliations with both the University of Sindh and Mehran University of Engineering and Technology.
The Information Technology University (ITU) is a public university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Founded in 2012, the university was founded and headed by Umar Saif and is modeled after the MIT.
Rear Admiral Nassar Ikram, HI(M) SI(M) is a retired two star Admiral and a flag officer from the Pakistan Navy and his last appointment was Pro-Rector, Research Innovation and Commercialization at NUST. He is currently serving as Vice chancellor of Iqra University.
Irshad Hussain is a Pakistani scientist in the field of chemistry and among the few pioneers to initiate nanomaterials research in Pakistan.
Atta ur Rehman Khan is a computer scientist and academician who has contributed to multiple domains of the field. According to a Stanford University report, he is among World's Top 2% Scientists. He is the founder of National Cyber Crime Forensics Lab Pakistan, which operates in partnership with NR3C. He has published numerous research articles and books. He is a senior member of IEEE and ACM.
Mukhtiar Ali Unar is a Pakistani academic, researcher, educationist, and writer. He held the esteemed position of editor of the Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology from 2008 to 2024. During the 1980s and 1990s, he also served as a host and writer at Radio Pakistan Hyderabad.
Niaz Ahmad Akhtar is a Pakistani academic who is currently serving as the vice-chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University, in office since 14 March 2023. He was also the vice-chairman of the Pakistan Engineering Council from Punjab for 3 years term (2021-2024).
