Addressing the inauguration ceremony of joint training programs by the Institute of Quality & Technology Management (IQTM), University of the Punjab and Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development Management Company (FIEDMC) in Faisalabad, Governor Punjab Ch. Muhammad Sarwar announced that experience of Quality Management degree programs at IQTM, University of the Punjab will be replicated in other Public Sector Universities of the Punjab also.
He said that Quality Management and Standardization is essential to maximize trade benefits in this competitive world.
He appreciated PU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, Chairman FIEDMC, Mian Muhammad Kashif Ashfaque and Director IQTM, Dr. Muhammad Usman Awan for initiating market oriented training programs as envisioned by the Prime Minister Imran Khan in November 2020.
Vice Chancellor, University of the Punjab, Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar in his address said that Industry-Academic collaboration is essential for growth of the country.
Chairman FIEDMC, Mian Muhammad Kashif Ashfaque said that FIEDMC will provide all sort of support to the students and faculty members of IQTM so that industrial problems can be resolved by qualified professionals.
He said that non bureaucratic approach of Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad and Dr. Muhammad Usman Awan has greatly impressed him
Director IQTM, Dr. Muhammad Usman Awan presented details about State of the Art Centre to be established jointly by IQTM, FIEDMC and Chengdu Institute for Standardization so that there benefits of Special Economic Zone of CPEC may be achieved for economical growth of Pakistan.