Islamabad: Chairman of the Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP), Prof. Dr. Chaudhary Abdul Rehman visited the OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad and held a meeting with Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General, OIC-COMSTECH.
The two sides discussed ongoing and future areas of collaboration under the COMSTECH-APSUP partnership, focusing on higher education, research, and capacity building among OIC member states.
Prof. Dr. Iqbal Choudhary extended sincere thanks to the Chairman APSUP for his continued cooperation in the effective implementation of various joint initiatives, including leadership and character development programs for university administrators from OIC countries.
During the meeting, it was agreed to continue supporting Palestinian students in securing placements at Pakistani universities and to undertake joint efforts for the reconstruction and capacity building of Gaza-Palestine in the fields of higher education, science, technology, and health.
The participants also discussed preparations for the 5th Rectors’ Conference, scheduled to be held at COMSTECH Secretariat on 3–5 December 2025, where the training program “Leading with Character” for international Vice Chancellors from OIC countries will also be launched.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration through joint training programs, translation of academic resources such as” Leading with Character” into Arabic and French, and providing support for researchers from OIC countries.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with a shared vision to enhance academic excellence, leadership development, and research cooperation across the Muslim world.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
