PAF-IAST was honoured to host a distinguished German–UK delegation led by Mr Kamran Khan — Director, KBM Group (UK); Member, Board of Governors, Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF); and Chairman, Education Committee. The Rector of PAF-IAST, Dr Muhammad Mujahid, together with the Project Director, Dr Nasser Ali Khan; Deans Dr Sharifullah Khan and Dr Arshad Hussain;...Read More

Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology has secured 2nd position among public-sector universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the Higher Education Commission’s National Skill Competency Test (NSCT) 2026. PAF-IAST achieved an average score of 51.26, with 334 students appearing in the test. This performance places the institute among the leading public-sector universities of Khyber...Read More

In the inaugural KP Universities Ranking 2026 — the first provincial university ranking ever conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST) has achieved not one, but two top positions: #1 Ranked 1st — Newly Emerging University Category (KP) #3 Ranked 3rd — Overall General Universities Category (All KP...Read More

We are proud. We are honoured. And we are humbled. Pak Austria Fachhochschule has been ranked no 1 in the Newly Emerging University category in the inaugural KP Universities Ranking 2026 — the first provincial university ranking in the history of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, announced by the Higher Education Archives & Libraries Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Government...Read More

PAF-IAST Strategic MoUs with Corporate Partners PAF-IAST Strategic MoUs with Lifestream, CREECO, and KEEZ Consultancy mark an important milestone. These partnerships aim to strengthen industry-academia collaboration, innovation, and corporate engagement. In a major step, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST) signed separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with three leading corporate organizations. The...Read More

Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST) welcomed a delegation from Datalytic.ai on Thursday, 4th June 2026. The delegation included Professor Ts. Dr. Khalid Hussain and Ts. Dr. Muhammad Imran Sarwar, who visited the Institute to explore opportunities for collaboration in digital transformation, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and industry-academia engagement. During the visit,...Read More

We are proud to announce that the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology has successfully maintained its Y Category status in the HEC ORIC Ranking for the second consecutive year. This year, ORIC PAF-IAST achieved a remarkable 24.4% increase in its Higher Education Commission (HEC)...Read More

Pak Austria Fachhochschule BIC Ranked Top in KP RegionWe are pleased to announce that the Business Incubation Center of PAF-IAST has secured the highest score in the KP Region in the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Business Incubation Center Scores for 2024–25.With a score of 77, PAF-IAST BIC leads the KP Region, reflecting its strong performance,...Read More

PAF-IAST Hosts High-Level Academic Delegation from Bangladesh to Strengthen Bilateral Academic Collaboration The Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST) had the privilege of hosting a high-level academic delegation from the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on Saturday, 16 May 2026. The visit marked an important step toward strengthening bilateral academic cooperation, promoting knowledge...Read More

PAF-IAST successfully hosted the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Inspection Visit on 15 May 2026 as part of the university’s NOC Revision process. The visit included the Rector’s presentation, review of academic and institutional documentation, department-wise interactions with faculty members, and discussions with academic leadership and the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC). The HEC delegation also visited...Read More