04/04/2026
π±β‘ IndustryβAcademia Dialogue on Sustainable Bio-Energy
The University of Education, Faisalabad Campus participated in a high-level IndustryβAcademia Dialogue on Sustainable Bio-Energy and Emerging Biofuels, jointly hosted with Hunza Sugar Mills, bringing together leading figures from government, academia, industry, and regulatory bodies.
The event was graced by Prof. Dr. Rana Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission, as the Chief Guest.
Distinguished participants included:
Dr. Shezra Mansab (Minister of State, Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination), Mr. Haider Saeed Chaudhry (Director Hunza Group), Brig. (R) Shahbaz Rasul (Group Head, Hunza Sugar Mills), Eng. Muhammad Usman (GM Hunza Sugar Mills), Mr. Arshad Javed Kayani (Secretary General, PEMA), Eng. Rahil Pitafi (Joint Executive Director, OGRA Pakistan), Dr. Zafar Iqbal (Additional DG Operations, EPA Punjab), Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam (Vice Chancellor, GCUF), Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen (Vice Chancellor, GCWUF), Prof. Dr. Shahid Imran (Vice Chancellor, Baba Guru Nanak University), Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali (Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Faisalabad), Prof. Dr. Shahid Iqbal (Principal, UE Faisalabad Campus), and Dr. Sumaira Naeem (BGNU Nankana Sahib).
The dialogue focused on bioethanol, renewable fuels, biogas utilization, and policy frameworks, emphasizing the importance of academiaβindustry collaboration in addressing Pakistanβs energy challenges and advancing sustainable solutions.
Prof. Dr. Shahid Iqbal, Principal UE Faisalabad Campus, actively contributed to the dialogue, reflecting the universityβs commitment to research, innovation, and meaningful industry linkages.