Certificate Distribution In Appreciation Of VTI Trainees

An appreciation certificates distribution ceremony was arranged on September 27, 2022 for the trainees of Vocational Training Institute, Taxila, including four female and two male who successfully completed their two months on job training (internship) at CUI Wah Campus in different departments Library, Examination, Academic Sections and Services department. The Director Campus, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid, T.I., awarded internees with appreciation certificates in recognition of their dedication and hard work. On the occasion the Principal, Vocational Training Institute, Taxila, Syed Muzaffar Hussain was also invited and appreciated his institution's efforts in providing technical education to the low-income class students for the betterment of the community. The Director Campus mentioned the role of vocational training and self-employment. He motivated them and mentioned that in future CUI Wah Campus will fully support the VTI students in providing on job training and putting the role of CUI Wah Campus in eliminating poverty and equipping the youth in making them self-sufficient. He further mentioned that CUI Wah Campus is also aligned with sustainable development goals (SDGs) to benefit the community gender based and in poverty alleviation. At the end the Director Campus assured cooperation in facilitating the students of VTI. The ceremony ended with a vote of thanks.

Blood Donation Camp - Spring 2023

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PARC) organized a Blood Donation Camp at COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus on May 23, 2023. More than one hundred volunteers showed interest in donating blood out of which 91 blood units were collected for saving the lives of critical patients in emergency fighting against dread diseases.
The PARC acknowledged the continuous support of the management of CUI, Wah Campus for arranging the camp and really appreciated all the donor students and employees for their donation to saving many precious lives and serving humanity.

Celebration Of World’s Disable Day 2022

The COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) Wah Campus jointly celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022 with Young’s Muslim Inclusive Education System, Wah Cantt on December 2, 2022. The objective of this event was to spend some good time with the special children of “Young’s Muslim Inclusive Education System” to show solidarity, reduce inequalities by raising awareness among youth towards their responsibility to special kids. This activity built the understanding among the students of CUI on mobilizing their support for the well-being of all those who are with any disability. The event was conducted under the guidance of Assistant Professor, Dr. Muhammad Yar Khan and Lecture, Ms. Sana Dar from the Department of Management Sciences. The students from CUI Wah Campus participated in the event with open heartedly. The event started with a half kilometer walk with special kids on the main GT road to their school to show unity with them. The students arranged a painting and gaming stalls to make this day special for special children. The kids enjoyed face painting and playing games. The students presented the token of collection of funds to the Principal of Young’s Muslim Inclusive Education System to as a support of CUI Wah Campus. The visiting group faculty and students of CUI Wah Campus were shown the art and craft made by the kids which are very impressive. At the end gifts were distributed among the special children by the CUI Wah Campus students. Young’s Muslim Inclusive System appreciated the efforts of the students and management of the CUI and presented a souvenir to CUI Wah campus.

Workshop On Engaging University Faculty For The Mental Well-Being Of Students

The Department of Management Sciences arranged a workshop "Engaging University Faculty for the Mental Well-Being of Students" on December 1, 2022. The resource person, Dr. Ambreen Shahnaz from the Department of Management Sciences conducted the workshop. The focus of the workshop was to enlighten the faculty about the mental health issues of students. Dr. Ambreen shared various facts and statistics about the mental health issues of students with the faculty and the ways to handle it. She emphasized creativity and problem solving skills. During the session the faculty members analysed and discussed major causes prevailing among students. The faculty reached the consensus that depression and anxiety are major reasons behind mental illness of students and it’s their responsibility to work on the personality development of students and to groom their skills.

The Blood Camp Fall 2022

The Pakistan Sweet Home Blood Bank arranged a Blood Donation Camp at COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus on December 1, 2022. More than 55 donors (Students, Officials and Staff Members) donated blood. The Blood Bank was in the service of saving many precious lives affected with Thalassemia, Hemophilia and Blood Cancer.

One Day Workshop On ‘Engaging University Faculty For Mental Health Of Youth’

A one-day workshop on ‘Engaging University Faculty for Mental Health of Youth’ was organized by the Faculty Development Academy (FDA) at COMSATS University Islamabad on October 25, 2022 in collaboration with COMSATS Secretariat to commemorate the World Mental Health Day. The workshop highlighted the role of teachers in the mental well-being of students during their academic pursuits. Besides, it also aims to educate the faculty in identifying the initial signs of mental distress and behavioural issues in students. Following faculty/staff members participated in the workshop from CUI, Wah Campus.

1. Dr. Muhammad Ateeq Tahir - Assistant Professor - Mathematics
2. Dr. Ambreen Shahnaz - Lecturer - Management Sciences
3. Muhammad Saqib Mehmood - Assistant Program Officer - Academics Section
4. Aisha Siddiqa - Coordination Officer - Mechanical Engineering
5. Lubna Chuadhary - Senior Administrative Assistant - Accounts Section
6. Abdul Basit - Stenotypist - Civil Engineering

Erasmus+ SAFE-RH Project Technical Meeting

On July 19, 2022, coordinator SAFE-RH, Professor Dr. Naeem Ramazan, University of the West of Scotland, UK, visited COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus for technical meeting under umbrella of Sensing ArtiFicial Intelligence, and Edge networking towards Rural Health monitoring (SAFE-RH) Erasmus+ funded project. The meeting was started with a welcome note by CUI Wah SAFE-RH coordinator Professor Dr. Ehsan Ullah Munir. He presented the overall progress of the SAFE-RH project and opened the forum for discussion on further agenda points. SAFE-RH main coordinator Professor Dr. Naeem Ramzan appreciated the CUI Wah SAFE-RH team for making suitable progress. Later on, Dr. Maaz Rehan briefly presented the SAFE-RH architecture and progress on IoT based sensing devices. Mr. Zulfiqar Khan demonstrated the developed pilot of maternal and infant health monitoring. Afterwards, Dr. Tassawar Iqbal shared progress on features of Android application being developed as part of the pilot, and Mr. Ikraam ul Haq demonstrated the Android application. Dr. Saima Gulzar elaborated the sensing devices and gadgets required for the fetus health monitoring and discussed the next line of action in this regard. Dr. Nadeem Anjum from Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad also joined this technical session and presented development of CUST partner on SAFE-RH project.

Before closing the session, Professor Dr. Ehsan Ullah Munir initiated the answer/question session that was very interactive and summed up with fruitful outcomes. Profess Dr. Naeem Ramzan appreciated the progress on the project and discussed plans for the forthcoming meeting of all partner universities in University of the West of Scotland, UK, to be held on August 22, 2022 to September 02, 2022. At the end of the event Professor Dr. Wasif Nisar Head of Computer Science Department gave closing remarks and presented a souvenir to Professor Dr. Naeem Ramzan on the behalf of worthy Director CUI Wah campus.

The Blood Camp Spring 2022

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Regional Blood Donor Centre arranged a Blood Donation Camp at COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus on 15.06.2022. 71 donors (students, faculty and staff members) donated blood. The camp was beneficial for supporting and saving many precious lives and serving humanity in emergency.

Eid Gifts Distribution Ceremony

The eid gift distribution ceremony was held on April 25, 2022 in the new conference room to acknowledge the hard work in refurbishing of Campus facilities by the staff members of Services Section . The Director Campus, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid, T.I, appreciated and showed gratitude on good work done by the staff members. On the occasion, the Director Campus distributed Eid Gifts and praised them with “Shahbash”. The Incharge Student Affairs, Dr. Akmal Javaid, Incharge Services, Dr. Muhammad Nawaz, Additional Controller of Examinations, Mr. Muhammad Tariq Zafar Chishty and Incharge Stores, Mr. Farhat Mahmood were also present and appreciated staff for their dedication and loyalty that makes proud for the CUI Wah Campus family.

SAFE-RH Project Team Of CUI Wah Campus Visit To The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur

SAFE-RH, COMSATS University Wah Campus team consisting of Chairman CS/Associate Professor, Dr. Ehsan Ullah Munir, Assistant Professor, Dr. Tassawar Iqbal and Mr. Zulfiqar Ahmed from CUI Wah Campus participated in the SAFE-RH is Erasmus + funded seminar on “Transformation of Traditional Health Provision to Smart Health services for Rural Area” held on February 25, 2022 at Islamia University of Bahawalpur under the organization of SAFE-RH awareness program .

Dr. Ehsan Ullah Munir in his talk presented COMSATS University Islamabad and COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus introduction and role of Department of Computer Science. He discussed the developments on the Maternal and Infant Health pilot of SAFE-RH. He explained in detail about the significance of Maternal and Infant pilot. He further highlighted current achievements, challenges and future plans about the Maternal and Infant pilot of SAFE-RH.

The SAFE-RH is Erasmus + funded Project which aims to apply innovative and cutting-edge technologies like big data, deep learning, smart sensing, internet of things, and seamless communication to address the challenging issues around application and adoption of Remote Health Monitoring in Pakistan. SAFE-RH is a combined project of five partner universities including the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Université de Lorraine, France, Capital University of Science & Technology (CUST), Islamabad, Pakistan, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Wah Campus, Pakistan, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

All partner universities participated in this event physically or online and presented respective PILOT details, status, and future plans. The event was very well organized, informative, and productive regarding SAFE-RH awareness.

On February 26, 2022, all SAFE-RH teams from Pakistani partner universities visited the new campus of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur to attend a technical session about SAFE-RH. During this technical session, all teams presented their recent contributions in the research and development of SAFE-RH. Different challenges and their solutions were discussed, and contingency plans have been discussed.

World Disabled Day Event

The students from Eventix Society, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Wah Campus under the supervision of faculty members from the Department of Management Sciences organized activities in collaboration with Young's Muslim Inclusive Education System (YMIES), project of ILEF (ALIF) Welfare Society, Wah Cantt to celebrate "International Day of Disabled Persons" on December 3, 2021. This day was celebrated to show solidarity and raise awareness amongst students regarding their responsibility towards special children. The activities started with a half kilometer walk with special children on the main GT road towards their school to show solidarity with special children. The Eventix Society students placed a painting and gaming stall to make this day special for special children. The kids enjoyed face painting and playing games. A cash amount earned from the stall was handed over to the school's principal for support and care of special children. At the end, gifts were distributed among disabled students by the CUI Wah students. The students of CUI Wah also showed their willingness to teach some academic skills to special children on a biweekly basis. Young's Muslim Inclusive system appreciated the efforts of CUI Wah Campus students.

A Blood Donation Camp

A blood donation camp was arranged by CUI Wah Campus for the collection of donations for the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) to facilitate patients of COVID -19 pandemic on March 2, 2021. More than 90 bags of rare blood groups were donated by the students, faculty and staff members of CUI Wah Campus for serving humanity.

Brightening Lives Charity Show

An event titled "Brightening Lives Charity" Show for special children's of Nasheman School, Wah Cantt was organized by the IEEE/ WIE Students Chapter of Electrical Engineering Department on February 27, 2017. Sports and other activities were arranged for special children and gift hampers were distributed amongst students.

CUI Contribution in Haripur Jail

A team of COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Wah Campus accompanied by the Federal Ombudsman, Islamabad officials visited to Central Jail, Haripur on Friday, 31 July 2015. The purpose of CUI team visit was to identify/ascertain the feasibility of reinforcements required to improve the environment inside the jail, and make it favorable to engage the internees in healthy and positive activities including acquisition of technical/job skills, improvement in academic qualifications and sports etc. All with the aim that once released the internee will be having a positive mind set with the requisite technical skills to be a useful member of the society. The particular concern of CUI team was on skills development of female and juvenile prisoners, with special emphasis on children accompanying interned mothers. The team visited male and female prison sections, medical facilities, library, kitchen, laundry, juvenile center, and administration offices. The team during their visit to Central Imprison, Haripur held a donation ceremony of 329 books including 61 for children to be placed in Central Library of Central Imprison, Haripur as CUI Wah Campus Corporate Social Responsibility. The particular concern of CUI is on skill development of female and juvenile prisoners, with special emphasis on children accompanying interned mothers. The management of Imprison sincerely thanked the efforts of CUI Wah Campus In addition to that, donate 40 beds, mattresses, and Pillows each for female prisoners. The team also donated dry milk for children accompanied with mother in jail. In another visit, the team of CUI Wah distributed Eid gifts to the children accompanying prisoner mothers.

COMSATS Mathematical Olympiad

The COMSATS Mathematical Olympiad (CMO) was organized annually by the Department of Mathematics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus under the flagship of UNESCO Chair on Knowledge Systems for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). This event was conducted from February 06 – March 14, 2023 with the purpose to foster an interest of Mathematics in high level students to improve their problems solving skills through giving them a platform to participate and compete in this national level competition.

This year over 900 high level students from 28 colleges of Wah, Taxila, Hassanabdal, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Kamra and Sawabi etc. attended the preparatory/training session from February 6 – 9, 2023. Besides course sessions, proper career counseling sessions were also conducted by each department at CUI, Wah Campus to groom them with their career potential skills. On Feb. 11, 2023, 890 participants appeared in the written test. The top five participants were selected for the final quiz.

In the opening session the event report was presented by the HoD Mathematics, Dr. Shabieh Farwa. She encouraged all participants to wholeheartedly do their best to compete and win.

The Chairman Pakistan Foundation, Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood Baig,S.I., graced the prize distribution ceremony as a Chief Guest at the final competition. He appreciated the efforts of COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus for arranging this event, engaging the industry and giving an opportunity to young to demonstrate their talent and emphasized that the competitions are of great importance for the upbringing of student’s skills. He further appreciated the industry for participating and supporting academia. The Chief Guest distributed certificates, shields and cash prizes among the winners of the top three positions.

• 1st Position – Mohid Arshad , from KIPS College, Wah Cantt.
• 2nd Position – Dhuha Noor from Sir Syed College, Wah Cantt.
• 3rd Position – Muhammad Taha Irfan, The Scholars Science College, Wah Cantt.

The Chairman Mathematics, Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Ahmad from CUI Lahore Campus, Deputy General Manager, Mr. Qamar Nisar and Head of HR and Administration Mr. Fayyaz Hussain Hashmi from Cherat Packaging, Ghulam Faruque Group of Companies and respected College Principals, Mathematics Teachers and FSc. students from different colleges attended the closing ceremony. The Guests Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Ahmad and Mr. Qamar Nisar were distributed appreciation certificates among the participants for their active participation.

The Director Campus, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid,T.I.,in his closing remarks shared his deepest appreciation on the efforts of all participants for competing and toppers for gaining winning experience. He thanked the Chief Guest, Guests, respective college principals for their presence. He acknowledged the efforts of organizers and faculty members from the Department of Mathematics especially Head of the Department, Dr. Shabieh Farwah for all of her team efforts in inviting the colleges and conducting this event in a befitting manner. He congratulated all. He encouraged the event sponsored the Cherat Packaging Limited and Ghulam Faruque Group of Companies for their participation, support and their future collaboration will go with the COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus for the growth of educational standards.

Certificate Distribution In Appreciation Of VTI Trainees

An appreciation certificates distribution ceremony was arranged on September 27, 2022 for the trainees of Vocational Training Institute, Taxila, including four female and two male who successfully completed their two months on job training (internship) at CUI Wah Campus in different departments Library, Examination, Academic Sections and Services department. The Director Campus, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid, T.I., awarded internees with appreciation certificates in recognition of their dedication and hard work. On the occasion the Principal, Vocational Training Institute, Taxila, Syed Muzaffar Hussain was also invited and appreciated his institution's efforts in providing technical education to the low-income class students for the betterment of the community. The Director Campus mentioned the role of vocational training and self-employment. He motivated them and mentioned that in future CUI Wah Campus will fully support the VTI students in providing on job training and putting the role of CUI Wah Campus in eliminating poverty and equipping the youth in making them self-sufficient. He further mentioned that CUI Wah Campus is also aligned with sustainable development goals (SDGs) to benefit the community gender based and in poverty alleviation. At the end the Director Campus assured cooperation in facilitating the students of VTI. The ceremony ended with a vote of thanks.

Celebration of World Water Day 2022

UNESCO Chair on Knowledge Systems for Integrated Water Resource Management at CUI Wah celebrated World Water Day on March 31, 2022 at COMSATS University Wah Campus and organized a Seminar titled “Monitoring Climate Extreme Events through Remote Sensing and Modelling” followed by a Poster Competition with this year theme "Groundwater: Making the invisible visible".
The resource person Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed enlightened the participants about the impact of extreme climate events (ECE) on the agricultural sector of Pakistan using remote sensing techniques to predict scenarios to explore possible options to mitigate the effect of ECE and to achieve sustainable development goals.
A large number of students from schools, colleges and universities and professionals participated in the poster competition. The purpose of this competition was to raise awareness about groundwater. Groundwater is an important source of fresh water which is invisible but its impact is visible everywhere. Experts from academia and industry evaluated posters. Seminar and Poster competition supported the Chair effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 6: Water and Sanitation for all. The winners and runners up of the poster competition for school category and university category were awarded cash prizes and certificates.
Chief Guest Mr. Raza Shah UNESCO representative addressed the youth; delivered a message of Director General Audrey Azoulay and gave prizes to the winners.
The event ended with vote of thanks by the Chair and Director Campus Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid (T.I) and presented shields to Chief Guest and Guest Speaker.

Project Meeting On Satpara Lake Sedimentation And Climate Modeling

The project meeting was held on December 22, 2021under the chairmanship of the Director Campus/ UNESCO Water Chair on Knowledge Systems for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), CUI Wah Campus , Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid, T.I.,. Following members attended the meeting Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Department of Agronomy from Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Dr. Muhammad Hasan Ali Baig, Associate Professor, Institute of Geo-Information & Earth Observation from Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Dr. Munawar Ali Abbass, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics from University of Baltistan, Skardu. Dr. Zaheen Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Geology from University of Baltistan, Skardu. Dr. Zakir Hussain, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics from University of Baltistan, Skardu. Dr. Salar Ali, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences from University of Baltistan, Skardu. The said meeting was between the researchers from Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (AAUR), the University of Baltistan, (UoB), Skardu and COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) Wah Campus. Deliberations held on the planning taken to study the improvements in supply of irrigation water for Satpara Lake Sedimentation and Climate Modeling project as a multidisciplinary team. It was also decided to submit a joint research proposal to some related funding agencies under the UNESCO Water Chair on IWRM, PSF or HEC.

Virtual Meeting On Artificial Rain Project

An online meeting was held between Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) Wah Campus, members from Pakistan Meteorological Department and Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (AAUR) on December 22, 2021. Faculty from the University of Baltistan, (UoB), Skardu also joined the session. Meeting was chaired by Vice \Chancellor of Islamic University Bahawalpur Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob. This was the second meeting held related to a mega project to discuss the Artificial Rain Project. Data collection, data analysis with respect to timings, intensity of rainfall, its potential to change the agricultural, social and economic situation of the region. Possibility of implementation of artificial rain was discussed in length. The valuable suggestions were given by all members and it was decided primarily to focus on a selected region of Bahawalnagar/Bahawalpur as a study and implementation site. The following attended the meeting online: Dr. Muhammad Hanif, Chief Meteorologist from Research and Development, Pakistan Meteorological Department Dr. Furrukh Bashir, Deputy Director from from Research and Development, Pakistan Meteorological Department Dr. Muhammad Ali Raza, Director, National Research Center of Intercropping from the Islamia University of Bahawalpur The members participated from CUI Wah Campus Director Campus/ UNESCO Water Chair on Knowledge Systems for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), CUI Wah Campus , Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid, T.I., Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Department of Agronomy from Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Dr. Muhammad Hasan Ali Baig, Associate Professor, Institute of Geo-Information & Earth Observation from Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Dr. Munawar Ali Abbass, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics from University of Baltistan, Skardu and his team The meeting ended with a vote of thanks.

Trash Free COMSATS Awareness Campaign

The Department of Management Sciences arranged a campaign "Trash Free COMSATS"" consisting of different events/activities.

• Play Card Painting Competition ""Eco-Friendly" on November 4, 2021
• Lecture on "Trash and its effect on environment, campus and personal health" on November 5, 2021
• Dustbin Decor and Trash Free Awareness Walk on December 9, 2021

Seminar On “How To Be An Entrepreneur”

The Department of Management Sciences and Eventix Society arranged a seminar on “How to be an Entrepreneur” on December 8, 2022. Mr. Ahmed, CEO of Mughlia Baithak, Wah Cantt, an alumni of CUI Wah Campus and a successful entrepreneur was a resource person of the seminar. The purpose of the event was to share important steps and techniques with students on “How to be an Entrepreneur”. The speaker discussed his experience and addressed the entrepreneur's abilities to develop and organize his limited resources, take initiative to handle uncertainties in order to make a successful entrepreneur. The experience of the resource person was very helpful for the students for their future professional endeavours. Students/faculty members from all departments of the University attended the seminar with interest. At the end the fruitful question answer session was also held to clear the fear of market conditions and misperceptions among students regarding becoming an entrepreneur. The speaker motivated them to think and move forward with their own start-up ideas. The event was concluded by presenting a university souvenir to the guest speaker by the Head Management Sciences Department with a vote of thanks.

BIZ BUZZ Competition - Fall 2022

The Department of Management Sciences conducted an entrepreneurial training activity on June 2, 2022 for the undergraduate students of BBA and BAF under the guidance of Assistant Professor, Dr. Muhammad Yar Khan and Mr. Imran Mehmood. The students of Entrepreneurship and Project Planning & Management displayed their stalls to capitalize their theoretical and practical concepts. The focus of this entrepreneurial activity was to provide a platform to students for idea generation, screening and its implementation concept to fulfill the client demands as per available financial resources and to polish their marketing and management skills.

The Department of Management Sciences organized BIZ BUZZ Competition on December 01, 2022. It was the eighth episode of the business competitions which provide a great opportunity for students to present their challenging, innovative business ideas. Fifteen teams of participants from various semesters of BS(BA) and BS(AF) programs participated in the event. Following two competitive events were part of the Biz Buzz. · Business Idea Competition and · Marketing Ad Competition Dr. Khuram Shafi, Associate Professor, Department of Management Sciences welcomed the participants in his opening address. He emphasized that the business competitions like BIZ BUZZ are of great importance for the upbringing of our business students. He added that such thought-provoking ideas also become a valuable addition to enhance the knowledge of our audience who may seek some guidance and benefits from mentors. He encouraged all participants of the events to wholeheartedly do their best to compete in their respective events. The Head, Department of Management Sciences, Dr. Amer Rajput presented a summary of the event in his closing remarks followed by a vote of thanks. He appreciated the efforts of BIZ BUZZ organizing committee, especially the energetic student organizers who put their best to make this event possible. He congratulated the winners and runner-up of the competition. He also emphasized that in future, the Department will continue organizing such kinds of dynamic and fruitful events on a continuous basis for the professional growth and development of our business graduates. At the end of the competition, the Head of Management Sciences Department, along with a panel of judges, distributed shields and certificates among the winners, runner-up, participants and organizers.

One Day Entrepreneurial Training Activity

The Department of Management Sciences conducted an entrepreneurial training activity on June 2, 2022 for the undergraduate students of BBA and BAF under the guidance of Assistant Professor, Dr. Muhammad Yar Khan and Mr. Imran Mehmood. The students of Entrepreneurship and Project Planning & Management displayed their stalls to capitalize their theoretical and practical concepts. The focus of this entrepreneurial activity was to provide a platform to students for idea generation, screening and its implementation concept to fulfill the client demands as per available financial resources and to polish their marketing and management skills.

This effectuation process not only amplified their entrepreneurial and project management skills but also managerial skills. The Director Campus, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid, T.I., Associate Professor/ HoD, Dr. Abdul Qayyum Khan, Associate Professor, Dr. Majid Jamal Khan, Assistant Professor, Dr. Muhammad Yar Khan, Mr. Imran Mehmood, faculty members from the Department of Management Sciences and allied departments investigate the event and motivate the participants by appreciating their efforts of becoming a successful entrepreneur with a vision to provide jobs not for a job seeker. At the end the HoD Management Sciences had a meeting with the faculty of management sciences and emphasized that events like this should be conducted regularly and must be planned in every semester.

E-Rozgaar Training Program

The COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus Center of E-Rozgaar Training Program is a joint Project of Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), Government of Punjab was established and providing hands on trainings since November 2017 with a aim to strengthen capacities of young generation by enhancing their technical digital skills and providing platform of freelancing to start their own businesses.

e-Rozgaar training center, COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus, embarked SDG 8 and 4 with challenges of poverty reduction, providing quality education, removing economic barriers and improving the well-being of society by successfully trained over 1450 individuals so far without any gender discrimination.

This program is not just a training program but also a revolution that will help the youth in generating decent job/work and taking our Society and Pakistan to run in the race of future of work around the world and contributed in the wellbeing of the society.

Success Stories

	Mehwish Sohail is a Creative design trainee graduated from E-Rozgaar Center Wah Cantt. Just in 6 months she earned more than $7,000 USD after completing 250+ projects through Freelancing and now till date her total earnings exceed 85K USD.
	Saif ULLAH Ali, is graduated from Creative Design domain at E-Rozgaar Comsats Wah center. He is Pakistan's leading Caricature designer, dedication and extraordinary work made Saif one of the best selections for Western world as Caricature designer. Recently TEDxColoradoSprings used his Caricature designs during their presentation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHRKp_z9Z8s&feature=youtu.be. Saif earned more than 150K Dollars from Fiverr and Direct clients from Europe & America. Recently Saif got an offer from USA to work as Lead Creative designer. He is also working for some celebrities and worked for them as a Caricature designer.
	Shazra Murtaza, is graduated from technical domain at E-Rozgaar Comsats Wah center. She is not only taking orders from Fiverr / Upwork, but she is also most experienced Shopify expert of this center, most of her projects and earnings are through Shopify. She is Remotely working as Full time Employee as Senior Shopify Developer in Ecomexperts.io (Canadian Firm), her monthly salary is 1068 USD. Her overall earnings till date are above 80K USD.

The following 3 months free of cost trainings are offered under e - Rozgaar Training Program.

Please visit for more details on https://www.erozgaar.pitb.gov.pk/

Tree Plantation Drive Spring 2022

The Tree Plantation Drive at COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus was started and inaugurated by the Member of the Provincial Assembly Punjab (MPA), Malik Taimoor Masood Akbar on February 4, 2022. He planted a tree opposite to the Mechanical Block. On the behalf of Director Campus, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid,T.I., Sr. Manager Student Affairs Dr. Akmal Javaid planted a tree for heightening campus plantation drive. This event was organized by the Services Section under the supervision of Manager Services, Dr. Muhammad Nawaz. The Heads of Department, Section heads and staff members participated in the drive and planted trees.

Azadi Tree Plantation Drive

The Azadi Tree Plantation drive was inaugurated at COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Wah Campus by the Director Campus, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid on August 20, 2021. The Director Campus planted Eucalyptus at the backside of the Mechanical Engineering Block and Alstonia at the Campus Site, New City Phase-II. Heads of the Departments also planted trees. Large number of faculty and staff members participated to make this campaign successful, Green & Clean by planting trees. The University has planned to plant a large number of trees of different species during this monsoon season in the Campus, Campus Site at New City, Phase-II and vicinity.

Others

In addition to above mentioned public service activities, several seminars have been conducted on public service and awareness. Following are a few of those activities that are organized by CUI Wah Campus:

• Gandhara Art Village Taxila

  The students of Bazm-e-Adab Society under the supervision Dr. Akmal Javaid, Incharge Student Affairs and Ms. Sana Dar, Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences attended the Seminar/Lecture organized by the Gandhara Historical and Cultural Society, Taxila on October 10, 2021. The Chief Guest, a famous television actor Syed Jamal Shah former Director-General, Pakistan National Council of the Arts, President of the Society, Mr. Zia ud Din (A renowned scholar of Taxila History and Language) and the Director of the Society, Prof. Rashid Khan welcomed the guests and shared the history and importance of Gandhara Art ,Languages and Culture. They further talked on the aims, objectives, and functions of the society.

  

• Save Water Campaign

  

• A seminar on " Road Safety"

  

• International Peace Week

• Training Session on Fire, Safety and First Aid