On 6th April 2026, Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director, Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF), visited the Jinnah School of Public Policy & Leadership (JSSPL), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), and had a meeting with Prof. Dr. Hassan Jalil Shah, Principal of Jinnah School of Public Policy & Leadership (JSSPL), at Islamabad.
The meeting focused on exploring various avenues of cooperation, including joint research initiatives, academic conferences, policy dialogues, and collaborations with leading Chinese universities. Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening academic linkages and fostering knowledge exchange to address contemporary regional and global challenges.
Prof. Dr. Hassan Jalil Shah appreciated the constructive role and valuable contributions of Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram, particularly his continuous efforts in promoting cultural and academic engagement and enhancing academic ties between Pakistan and other regions. He also acknowledged his role in connecting Pakistani academia with international institutions.
Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram, in turn, commended the proactive and dynamic role of Prof. Dr. Hassan Jalil Shah and NUST in advancing policy research, academic excellence, and institutional collaboration. He highlighted the importance of JSSPL as a platform for policy innovation and intellectual dialogue.
The discussion further underscored the need to promote collaborative research projects, faculty exchanges, and joint academic programs. A shared commitment was expressed to strengthen partnerships in areas of mutual interest.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both agreeing to continue engagement and work closely to enhance academic cooperation and policy-oriented research.