In an enlightening session, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ishtiaq Ali, Director of ORIC QAU, elucidated various promising research avenues and research collaborations. Moreover, the delegates from QAU consisting of Director ORIC, Director Affiliated institute, Dr Asif Jamal and Professor Dr Sohail Yousaf. The delegate had a productive meeting with the Mr. Zubair Nawaz Chattha, Chief Executive of Gourmet Pvt. Limited, Pakistan culminating in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU will lay down the foundation for future collaboration between the two institutions, focusing on shared areas of interest such as student internships, joint industrial projects, community welfare initiatives encompassing safe water solutions and wastewater recycling, the development of natural flavors, and the establishment of new research facilities. This partnership promises to spark innovation and drive progress in science and technology for the benefit of society and the environment.

Special thanks to National Coordinator Inter University consortium Mr., Murtaza Noor for arrangements and facilitation. Thanks to Mr. Shabbir Hussain for his presence.