National conference on Research in Pakistani Universities

Virtual university organized a two-day National conference regarding research practices in Pakistani universities in which 9 former and current vice chancellors of different universities across Pakistan participated in conference. 

National conference on Research in Pakistani UniversitiesSpeakers include Mian Imran Masood Ex Minister of education & Vice Chancellor university of South Asia, Dr. Zakariya Zakar Vice chancellor University of Okara & Ex Vice Chancellor University of The Punjab, Dr. Nasir Mehmood Ex-Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University, Dr. Shahbaz Arif Ex-Vice Chancellor GC University Faisalabad, Dr. Rakhsana Kousar Ex-vice chancellor Lahore college for women University, Dr. Shahida Hassan Ex-vice chancellor University of Multan, Dr. Munawar Mirza Sultana Ex-Vice chancellor University of Education, Dr. Najma Najam Ex-Vice chancellor Fatima Jinnah women University, Dr. Robena Zakir Director Punjab University, Dr. Nabi Bakhsh Dean Social Sciences International Islamic University, Dr. Masroor Ilahi Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology Virtual University, Dr. Mohsin Javed, Registrar, Virtual University and conference secretary Dr. Sadaf Jabeen along with a large number of PhD aspirants from different universities.

Rector, Virtual University Mr. Naeem Tariq addressed in opening session of the conference. He welcomed all the guests and pay tribute to organizers of conference for conducting such a successful conference. He insisted on organizing such kind of conferences to promote the quality of research among students.

All the guest speakers shared their experiences in research field and provided suggestions to enhance quality of research in Pakistani institutions.

Dr. Munawar Mirza Sultana during her speech elaborated the phenomena of international ranking of universities as it depends upon quality research, so she highlighted the importance of research and insisted on how we can promote in universities of Pakistan to compete with international universities we have to come up with quality research.

A huge responsibility comes at a part of research supervisors who must take strict decisions for quality research. Supervisors need to realize their role more as a researcher and Students need to be trained to think critically.

At the end of conference Rector, Virtual university Mr. Naeem Tariq presented certificates among participants and speakers.

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