Federal Universities’ Vice Chancellors Meet at Bahria University to Strengthen Academic Collaboration

Islamabad, September 4, 2026 — Bahria University hosted the 4 th monthly meeting of
Vice Chancellors / Rectors at its Head Office in Islamabad.
The delegation was received by Rector Bahria University, Vice Admiral Engr. Abid
Hameed HI(M). During the visit, the delegation was briefed on Bahria University’s
academic ecosystem, spanning its multiple campuses and disciplines, along with the
university’s recent institutional initiatives in research, digital infrastructure, and student
development.
The participants also visited Bahria University’s Centre of Excellence in Artificial
Intelligence, where they were briefed on the centre’s research direction, its ongoing
projects, and the role it plays in positioning the university at the forefront of AI-driven
teaching, research, and industry collaboration.
The visit concluded with closing remarks from Rector Bahria University, who spoke on
the evolving role of universities in addressing national challenges through knowledge,
innovation, and responsible leadership. He emphasized that institutions of higher
learning must not only provide quality education but also contribute meaningfully to
society, while instilling in students a strong sense of responsibility towards society and
the nation. Touching on the broader purpose of such gatherings, he noted that
universities stand to gain from engaging with one another directly, sharing what has
worked on their own campuses so that good practice travels faster across the sector.
The gathering reaffirmed a shared commitment among the participating institutions to
academic excellence, research and innovation, and effective governance, to
strengthen collaboration among Pakistan’s universities.