HEC Chairman Inaugurates Smart Classroom at SMIU
The Chairman of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar, visited Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU), where he, along with the Vice Chancellor of SMIU, Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai, inaugurated the HEC-funded Smart Classroom set up in the Main Building of the SMIU. The HEC has funded it under the “Higher Education Development in Pakistan Project” (HEDP).
Earlier, the inauguration ceremony of the Smart Classroom was held at the Senate Hall of the university, where the Chairman of HEC Pakistan and Vice Chancellor of SMIU addressed. They expressed their views on the historic role of SMIU in modern education in the country; its association with the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah; issues of higher education in the country; curriculum; role and responsibilities of faculty; issues prevailing between federal HEC and provincial HECs; research work; and impact factor of the research, especially being done by PhD students.
The Chairman of HEC, Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar, observed that the issues between federal HEC and provincial higher education commissions will be settled down soon. The Chairman of HEC lauded the importance of SMIU and the services of the vice chancellor, Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai, and faculty for the development of the university.
Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai, in his speech, expressed gratitude for the visit of the Chairman of HEC Pakistan to SMIU. He briefed the chairman on the strength of SMIU's student community, SMIU’s achievements, and future plans. Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai also shared his views on HEC Pakistan and HECs of four provinces. He lauded the significant role of Sindh HEC and its chairman Dr. Tariq Rafi for improvement of higher education in Sindh.
Later on the Chairman of HEC Pakistan visited the Jinnah Museum and other sections of the SMIU. Mr. Wafa Mansoor Buriro, Assistant Professor at SMIU, conducted the proceedings.
On this occasion, Dr. Mujeeb Sahari presented souvenirs to the Chairman HEC and other guests.
Former Vice Chancellor of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Dr. Muhammad Aslam Uqaili; Vice Chancellor of Sukkur IBA University Dr. Asif Ahmed Shaikh; Director General of Regional Center HEC Mr. Sulaiman Ahmed; Mr. Niaz Ahmed Khaskheli; Deans of SMIU; Chairpersons of various departments; faculty; and officers attended the ceremony