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| affiliation = [[Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)|HEC]]
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| chairman = [[Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]
| rector = Mohammad Mujahid
| rector = Mohammad Mujahid
| dean = Arshad Hussain
| location = [[Haripur, Pakistan]]
| location = [[Haripur, Pakistan]]
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'''Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology''' (abbreviated as '''PAF IAST''') is a public science and technology university located in Mang, [[Haripur, Pakistan|Haripur]], [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]. The institute focuses on artificial intelligence, railway engineering, nanotechnology, mineral resources and agricultural technologies.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Correspondent |first=Our |date=2020-09-17 |title=Recovered graft money to be spent on education: PM |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2264449/recovered-graft-money-to-be-spent-on-education-pm |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}</ref>
'''Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology''' (abbreviated as '''PAF IAST''') is a public science and technology university located in Mang, [[Haripur, Pakistan|Haripur]], [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]. The institute focuses on artificial intelligence, railway engineering, nanotechnology, mineral resources and agricultural technologies.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Correspondent |first=Our |date=2020-09-17 |title=Recovered graft money to be spent on education: PM |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2264449/recovered-graft-money-to-be-spent-on-education-pm |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}</ref> It is the first foreign engineering university in [[Pakistan]] and is located about 40 miles from the capital of the country, [[Islamabad]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=A visionary project |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/722202-a-visionary-project |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-08-19 |title=Science and technology in Pakistan |url=https://muso.ie/pics/science-and-technology-in-pakistan/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=Muso |language=en-US}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
In 2005, Prof. Dr. [[Atta-ur-Rahman (chemist)|Atta-ur-Rahman]], who was the Chairman of the [[Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)]] at the time, presented and secured approval of a Rs250 billion project to establish seven cutting-edge universities centered around [[Engineering]], [[Science]] and [[Technology]] in collaboration with [[China]] and several European countries. These universities were intended to improve the [[Higher Education]] sector in [[Pakistan]] so as to enable its young population to take part in the global technology sector
In 2005, Prof. Dr. [[Atta-ur-Rahman (chemist)|Atta-ur-Rahman]], who was the Chairman of the [[Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)]] at the time, presented and secured approval of a Rs250 billion project to establish seven cutting-edge universities centered around [[Engineering]], [[Science]] and [[Technology]] in collaboration with [[China]] and several European countries. These universities were intended to improve the [[Higher Education]] sector in [[Pakistan]] so as to enable its young population to take part in the global technology sector


The Chairman was able to enlist the support of two [[Austria|Austrian]] scholars ([[Bernd Michael Rode]] and A Min Tjoa) through his personal contacts who were instrumental to the collaboration between the two countries and the establishment of the institute.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://paf-iast.edu.pk/history/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=PAF IAST |language=en-US}}</ref> Three [[Austria|Austrian]] and five [[China|Chinese]] universities are part of the collaboration.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-17 |title=Prime Minister Imran Khan launches Pakistan-Austria institute to promote science and technology education |url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/prime-minister-imran-khan-launches-pakistan-austria-institute-to-promote-science-and-technology-education-1.73932714 |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}</ref>
The Chairman was able to enlist the support of two [[Austria|Austrian]] scholars ([[Bernd Michael Rode]] and A Min Tjoa) through his personal contacts who were instrumental to the collaboration between the two countries and the establishment of the institute.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://paf-iast.edu.pk/history/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=PAF IAST |language=en-US}}</ref> Three [[Austria|Austrian]] and five [[China|Chinese]] universities are part of the collaboration.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-17 |title=Prime Minister Imran Khan launches Pakistan-Austria institute to promote science and technology education |url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/prime-minister-imran-khan-launches-pakistan-austria-institute-to-promote-science-and-technology-education-1.73932714 |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" />


The foundation stone of the institute was laid on 7 May 2016, by the then Chief Minister of the Province, [[Pervez Khattak]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rasheed |first=Mohsin |date=2017-02-01 |title=25 Doctoral Candidates of Pak-Austria Institute Selected For Two-Years Training in Austria |url=https://pakwired.com/25-doctoral-candidates-pak-austria-institute-selected-two-years-training-austria/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=PakWired |language=en-US}}</ref>
The foundation stone of the institute was laid on 7 May 2016, by the then Chief Minister of the Province, [[Pervez Khattak]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rasheed |first=Mohsin |date=2017-02-01 |title=25 Doctoral Candidates of Pak-Austria Institute Selected For Two-Years Training in Austria |url=https://pakwired.com/25-doctoral-candidates-pak-austria-institute-selected-two-years-training-austria/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=PakWired |language=en-US}}</ref>

Revision as of 09:45, 12 July 2024

Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology
TypePublic
Established17 September 2020; 4 years ago (2020-09-17)
AffiliationHEC[1]
ChairmanGovernor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
RectorMohammad Mujahid
DeanArshad Hussain
Location
Haripur, Pakistan

33°54′31.34″N 72°55′3.26″E / 33.9087056°N 72.9175722°E / 33.9087056; 72.9175722
Websitehttp://www.paf-iast.edu.pk

Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (abbreviated as PAF IAST) is a public science and technology university located in Mang, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The institute focuses on artificial intelligence, railway engineering, nanotechnology, mineral resources and agricultural technologies.[2] It is the first foreign engineering university in Pakistan and is located about 40 miles from the capital of the country, Islamabad.[3][4]

History

In 2005, Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman, who was the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) at the time, presented and secured approval of a Rs250 billion project to establish seven cutting-edge universities centered around Engineering, Science and Technology in collaboration with China and several European countries. These universities were intended to improve the Higher Education sector in Pakistan so as to enable its young population to take part in the global technology sector

The Chairman was able to enlist the support of two Austrian scholars (Bernd Michael Rode and A Min Tjoa) through his personal contacts who were instrumental to the collaboration between the two countries and the establishment of the institute.[5] Three Austrian and five Chinese universities are part of the collaboration.[6][4]

The foundation stone of the institute was laid on 7 May 2016, by the then Chief Minister of the Province, Pervez Khattak.[7]

The institute was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan on 17 September 2020.[8]

Collaborations

In late 2020 a memorandum of understanding was established between Peshawar Zalmi Foundation and PAF-IAST for skill development and training.[9]

In 2023, the institute and Chengdu University in China launched a joint Mechanical Engineering Technology program, two years will be spent at the institute in Pakistan and two years will be spent at Chengdu University.[10]

In 2024, a higher education delegation from the United Kingdom visited PAF-IAST for the formation of an international collaboration to "enrich academic experiences and drive innovation in both nations"[11]

See also

National University of Sciences & Technology

Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)

Supercomputing in Pakistan

References

  1. ^ "Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur". Higher Education Commission. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  2. ^ Correspondent, Our (2020-09-17). "Recovered graft money to be spent on education: PM". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-07-08. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "A visionary project". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  4. ^ a b "Science and technology in Pakistan". Muso. 2023-08-19. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  5. ^ "History". PAF IAST. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  6. ^ "Prime Minister Imran Khan launches Pakistan-Austria institute to promote science and technology education". gulfnews.com. 2020-09-17. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  7. ^ Rasheed, Mohsin (2017-02-01). "25 Doctoral Candidates of Pak-Austria Institute Selected For Two-Years Training in Austria". PakWired. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  8. ^ "PM Imran inaugurates Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute in Haripur". Daily Pakistan Global. 2020-09-17. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  9. ^ Hussainy, Faizanullah (2020-11-24). "MoU signed between Zalmi Foundation and Pak Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology". Hamariweb. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  10. ^ "PAF-IAST and Chinese University to jointly launch BSc technology program". PakistanToday. August 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Higher education team explores transnational collaboration". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-07-08.


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