08/06/2026
Distinguished Academicians and Industry Leaders Visit Tariq Sharif Smart City & University of Potohar
Tariq Sharif Smart City had the privilege of hosting Prof. Ts. Dr. Khalid Hussain, a renowned Professor of Cybersecurity at Albukhary International University, and Ts. Dr. Muhammad Imran Sarwar, Group CEO of Datalytica AI, Industry Advisor to University of Wollongong, and Professor at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka.
The distinguished guests were received by Vice Chairman Wise Group, Prof. Dr. Rafique Ahmed Ghuncha, and were given a comprehensive briefing on the vision, development progress, and future plans of Tariq Sharif Smart City. The delegation was also taken on an extensive tour of the project's key facilities and development sites, where they witnessed firsthand the scale and ambition of this transformative initiative.
During the visit, productive discussions were held regarding potential collaboration between University of Potohar and Datalytica AI. The discussions focused on industry-academia integration, artificial intelligence applications, skills development, technology transfer, research collaboration, and the implementation of Smart IoT systems to support the University's vision of becoming a future-ready center of excellence.
The delegation expressed great appreciation for the rapid progress being made at University of Potohar and commended the leadership's commitment to creating a world-class educational institution equipped with modern academic, technological, and research facilities. They were particularly impressed by the University's vision to bridge the gap between academia and industry through innovation, emerging technologies, and practical learning opportunities for students.
The visitors noted that University of Potohar is poised to emerge as a beacon of knowledge, innovation, and technological advancement for the region, contributing significantly to the development of future professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs.
We thank our esteemed guests for their visit and look forward to building meaningful partnerships that will strengthen innovation, research, and technology-driven education at University of Potohar and Tariq Sharif Smart City.