UoT Vice Chancellor Drives Strategic Partnerships with Leading Institutions to Advance IT, AI, and Paramedical Education in Balochistan
Posted on 16 Oct, 2026 - Published by
To enhance academic infrastructure and healthcare education in South Balochistan, Vice Chancellor of the University of Turbat, Prof. Dr. Gul Hasan, visited leading higher education and regulatory institutions in Karachi to establish strategic partnerships in AI, IT, and paramedical education. During a meeting with Dr. Syed Ali Farhan Razi, President of the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC), on October 9, 2026, both leaders discussed regulatory frameworks and roadmaps to establish a University Medical and Nursing College in Turbat.
Prof. Dr. Gul Hasan highlighted that an accredited nursing and allied health college is vital to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the region. Dr. Razi praised UoT's vision and assured full PNMC support in streamlining accreditation, curricula, and clinical training standards. Continuing his outreach, Prof. Dr. Gul Hasan visited the Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (MiTE), and the University of Karachi and met with prominent academic leaders and HEC officials, including Prof. Dr. Huma Baqai, Rector, MiTE, Prof. Dr. Waseem Qazi, Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi, Prof. Dr. Saeed Ahmed Buzdar, Vice Chancellor, Thal University Bhakkar, Dr. Nasir Shah, DG QAA, HEC, Suleman Ahmed, DG HEC Regional Center Karachi, Sanaullah Memon, Deputy Director, HEC, and Mr. Imtiaz Assistant Director, HEC. During discussion, they focused on key collaborative initiatives, including, student, faculty, and semester exchange programs, internship opportunities for UoT students, joint research publications and academic conferences, and capacity-building initiatives for faculty and administrative staff. To mark the occasion, Rector MiTE Prof. Dr. Huma Baqai presented a commemorative souvenir to Prof. Dr. Gul Hasan.
