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Prof. Gul Muhammad Khan, Prof. Johar Ali Sign MoU for AI Training & Cyber Security
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PESHAWAR: The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Mardan and the University of Peshawar (UoP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI), cyber security training, research and digital transformation in higher education across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The MoU was signed by UET Mardan Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Gul Muhammad Khan and University of Peshawar Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Johar Ali.
Under the agreement, UET Mardan will arrange specialized AI and cyber security training programmes for students and graduates of the University of Peshawar. As the designated AI Hub of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, UET Mardan will also provide tailored AI training for UoP’s senior management, faculty members and administrative leadership, focusing on AI-based governance, ethical technology use and institutional efficiency.
The agreement also provides for reciprocal access to engineering laboratories, research centres, workshops, digital libraries, research databases, incubation hubs, seminar halls and innovation facilities. Both universities will collaborate on capacity building, academic research and joint publications.
UET Mardan’s technical experts will develop specialized AI training modules, while the University of Peshawar will facilitate administrative coordination, venues and logistical arrangements.
Director Planning and Development Engr. Athar and University of Peshawar Registrar Dr. Yorid Ahsan Zia were also present at the MoU signing ceremony.
The partnership aims to strengthen academic cooperation, promote technological innovation and equip students and university leadership with the skills needed to meet emerging digital challenges.
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Karachi Police Chief Directs Foolproof Security for World Culture Festival
Our Correspondent
Karachi: With artists from around 150 countries expected to participate in the upcoming World Culture Festival 2026, Karachi Police Chief has directed police officials to ensure comprehensive security and traffic arrangements for the month-long event, emphasising the need to facilitate participants’ movement while minimising disruption for city residents.
Azad Khan chaired a meeting during his visit to the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi to review arrangements for the festival scheduled to take place from October 29 to November 22. The meeting was attended by Arts Council President Muhammad Ahmed Shah, DIG Traffic, DIG South, SSP District South, the SSU commandant and an SP from the Special Branch.
The meeting reviewed security measures, traffic management and arrangements to ensure smooth movement for festival participants and visitors. The Karachi police chief directed the officers to formulate and implement a coordinated plan to maintain effective security, ensure uninterrupted traffic flow and prevent inconvenience to both participants and the public.
He stressed the importance of comprehensive planning and coordination among the relevant departments to ensure the festival proceeded smoothly and safely. Following the meeting, Azad Khan, accompanied by Ahmed Shah, visited various departments of the Arts Council and reviewed ongoing activities and administrative arrangements.
The third edition of the World Culture Festival is expected to feature more than 1,000 international artists arriving in Pakistan, alongside over 500 Pakistani artists, bringing together performers from across the world for a major cultural event in Karachi.
