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Rector’s Official Visit to Sybrid, Islamabad

PAF-IAST Rector Visits Sybrid to Strengthen Industry-Academia Collaboration Islamabad, Pakistan — July 2025 Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mujahid, Rector of the Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST), paid...
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Dr. Qamer Mehboob Visits PAF-IAST

Dr. Qamer Mehboob, Deputy General Manager of Orange Line and Industry Advisory Board member for the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, visited Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and...
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Self-RIPE Evaluation 2024-25

PAF-IAST Conducts Three-Day Self-RIPE Session PAF-IAST conducted an exhaustive three-day session of the Self-RIPE activity on June 23, 24, and 25, 2025, for the academic year 2024-25. The panel included...
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Zindigi Prize Campus Round

Zindigi Prize Campus Round – Pak Austria Fachhochschule Proudly organized by the Business Incubation Center (BIC) at PAF-IAST in collaboration with Zindigi Prize by JS Bank , this exciting competition...
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1st Convocation Ceremony

PAF-IAST Held Its First Convocation on May 31, 2025, at the Convention Center Islamabad Haripur, May 31, 2025 — The Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST) held...
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Edversity Shines on Global Stage

PAF-IAST Makes History at Bangkok Business Challenge 2025: A Global Triumph for Pakistan In a moment that will be remembered as a defining milestone for Pakistan’s innovation ecosystem, Team Edversity...
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Youm-e-Tashakkur

A day of National Gratitude for the People and Armed Forces of Pakistan. In the wake of Pakistan’s resolute and successful defense during recent hostilities, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
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Celebrating Excellence: Research Grant Achievements

Prestigious Ceremony for Award of Research Grants under Higher Education Research Endowment Fund (HEREF), Peshawar A distinguished ceremony for the Award of Research Grants under the Higher Education Research Endowment...
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Hult Prize Pakistan National Summit 2025

to our On-Campus winning startups . for successfully pitching their impactful solutions and representing Pak Austria Fachhochschule at the Hult Prize Pakistan National Summit 2025 held at Khyber Medical University,...
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Prof. Yizhou Zhang visited PAFIAST

Prof. Yizhou Zhang from NUIST, Nanjing, China visited Pak Austria Fachhochschule to strengthen institutional collaboration and formally initiate faculty and student exchange programs. During the visit, both sides engaged in...
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TEDxPAFIAST

TEDxPAFIAST brought together a dynamic fusion of passion, purpose, and powerful storytelling. Each speaker took the stage to share personal experiences, groundbreaking ideas, and stories of resilience that resonated deeply...
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PAFIAST at the Global Stage

Pak Austria Fachhochschule at the Global Stage! PAF-IAST has advanced to the Semi-Final Stage of the prestigious Bangkok Business Challenge (BBC) 2025, proudly standing as the only Pakistani university to...
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Career Fest 2025

PAF-IAST Showcases Innovation and Industry-Driven Talent! The Pak Austria Fachhochschule : Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST) hosted its Final Year Projects Exhibition 2025 on April 29 — a...
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Pakistan-Kazakhstan Educational Fair & Summit

Bridging Educational Excellence: Pakistan-Kazakhstan Educational Fair & Summit On April 28, 2025, NUTECH Islamabad hosted a dynamic event with a 25-member delegation from Kazakhstan, including top academic leaders like Professor...
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Proud Milestone for SPCAI

A Proud Milestone for SPCAI We are pleased to announce the successful completion of a three-day training workshop on Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), conducted by SPCAI for senior...
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Strengthening Global Ties at PAF-IAST!

Strengthening Global Ties at PAF-IAST! The International Office of Pak-Austria Fachhochschule proudly hosted a strategic meeting with esteemed international guests Alexander Dumfort and Harald Hchoebel from MCI, Innsbruck (Austria). Heads...
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NIPA Study Tour to PAF-IAST

On April 11, 2025, we had the privilege of hosting participants of the 37th Senior Management Course from the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Lahore at Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute...
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Raqam International Representatives Visit

We were honored to welcome representatives from Raqam International to the School of Design, Art and Architecture Technologies, at Pak Austria Fachhochschule The visit, hosted by Professor Zafar Iqbal, focused...
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MoU with Gandhara Art Village

On Tuesday 8 April 2025, Mr. Ayyaz Kiani, member of the aGandhara Art Village Management Bord along with Mr. Rafiq Butt member of the Gandhara Art Village Management Board and...
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Plantation Drive 2025

Massive Plantation Drive at Pak Austria Fachhochschule Haripur On February 26, 2025, the Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (#PAFIAST) in Haripur organized a massive plantation drive. Before...
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City & Guilds UK Accreditation

Big News for Pakistan’s Youth: PAF-IAST Achieves City & Guilds UK Accreditation! Pakistan is making headlines in vocational education as Pak Austria Fachhochschule (PAF-IAST) secures City & Guilds UK accreditation,...
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Inauguration of Cohort-II

The Inauguration of Cohort-II and the BootCamp Award Ceremony at BIC, Pak Austria Fachhochschule was a resounding success! The event was well attended by industry experts, as well as representatives...
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Saad Siddiqui Wins BRICS & SCO Award 2025

Saad Siddiqui Wins BRICS & SCO Social Entrepreneur Award 2025 We are proud to share that Saad Siddiqui, our alumnus and founder of BIC Cohort-I startup Edversity – Learning Innovation,...
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Welcomes Swift Business Solutions

Exciting News from Pak Austria Fachhochschule Technology Park FITP! We are thrilled to announce that Swift Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is now officially housed at FITP! Swift Business Solutions, established...
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PARTASH 2024 | Day 2 Highlights

The two-day journey of PARTASH 2024 at Pak-Austria Fachhochschule concluded with immense success, showcasing a remarkable fusion of Innovative Trends, Advanced Materials, and the Wonders of Jewelry Making! Day 2...
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PARTASH 2024 | Day 1 Highlights

Pak-Austria Fachhochschule proudly hosted the inaugural event of PARTASH 2024, bringing together brilliant minds from academia, design, and the jewelry industry to explore Innovative Trends, Advanced Materials, and the Wonders...
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Gender-Based Violence and Mental Health Awareness

Seminar on Gender-Based Violence and Mental Health Awareness Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur, in collaboration with WHO, organized a seminar titled “World Free of Gender-Based Violence...
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SPCAI Team visited US Denim Mills Lahore

The Sino-Pak Center for AI (SPCAI) Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology team visited US Denim Mills, Lahore, to engage in productive discussions on advancing their operations in...
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Chief Minister Inaugurates Key Projects at PAF-IAST

Chief Minister Inaugurates Key Projects at PAF-IAST On November 14, 2024, the Honourable Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa inaugurated two significant projects at Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and...
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Affected and Hosting Areas (RAHA) delegation Visit

A delegation from Refugees Affected and Hosting Areas (RAHA) program (a unit of SAFRON ministry) visited Pak Austria Fachhochschule in pursuit of exploring collaboration prospects in education, skills development and...
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Mr. Friedrich Christian Böhmler’s talk on Idea to Market

Mr. Friedrich Christian Böhmler’s insightful talk on “Idea to Market” inspired our Business School and Entrepreneurship students! He also met our leadership, explored our Technology Park and BIC, and expressed...
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Peace and Happiness in Times of Turmoil

In a powerful session on “Peace and Happiness in Times of Turmoil,” Dr. Inam ur Rahman (Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Aizaz-e-Kamal) shared profound insights into finding inner calm amidst life’s challenges. His wisdom...
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Pakistan Venture Connect 2024

The Asian Development Bank and CAREC Program hosted Pakistan Venture Connect 2024 at Serena Hotel Islamabad. Honourable Rector Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mujahid and Business Incubation Center Manager Shahram Yusuf Khan...
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Welcoming Fall 2024 Batch

Welcoming Fall 2024 batch on 30 September 2024 at Pak Austria Fachhochschule : Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology. Exciting journeys begin here!
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Info session about the Scotland Pakistan Scholarship.

Today’s info session on the Scotland Pakistan Scholarship for Young Women and Girls by British Councli was a great success! Students gained insights into the scholarship’s eligibility criteria, the application...
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Global Experts Visit PAF-IAST

Pak Austria Fachhochschule had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Rashid Mazhar, a renowned Qatar-based cardiothoracic surgeon, and Mr. Reto Stocker, a global energy-sector expert, as they toured our Technology Park,...
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Success Stories of Biomedical Sciences Graduates

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the demand for skilled professionals in the fields of biomedical sciences and biotechnology is greater than ever. The intersection of science, technology, and healthcare offers...
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Chief Secretary Visits PAFIAST

Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences & Technology (PAFIAST) had the honour of hosting the Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, today. During his visit, the Chief...
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Visit by esteemed guests from Taxila Stone Art Pvt Ltd.

Honourable guests, Dr. Zafar Mirza and Rai Atif from Taxila Stone Art Pvt Ltd met with esteemed Rector Dr. Prof. Muhammad Mujahid, Dr. Prof. Nasir Ali Khan, Dr. Prof. Arshad...
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PAFIAST MOU with Tech Valley Pakistan.

PAFIAST has signed an MOU with Tech Valley Pakistan to offer Google Career Certificates Scholarships to 500 students! This initiative aims to upskill students with in-demand skills crafted by Google...
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Startups Shine at PM’s Office with Excellence Awards

Two of our proud startups attended and showcased at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad, where they proudly received the Excellence Award from Secretary General Commonwealth Patricia Scotland and Chairman...
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PAFIAST Collaboration, University of Salford, UK

Exciting developments ahead! On July 25, 2024, top management from the University of Salford, UK and Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST) met in person at Serena...
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MoU Signed Between PAF-IAST and SI-UK Pakistan

The International Office at Pak Austria Fachhochschule has signed an MoU with SI-UK (Pakistan)! This partnership will provide PAF-IAST students with extensive support for studying abroad, securing scholarships, and navigating...
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TechValley and Google team visited PAFIAST

TechValley (Google Partner in Pakistan) along with Google team visited PAFIAST.
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Tree plantation Drive at PAFIAST by Lucky Core Industry (LCI)

On June 5, 2024, a tree plantation activity was organized in collaboration with Lucky Core Industries (LCI), a pharmaceutical subsidiary of the Lucky Group of Industries. During the event, 200...
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MoU with University of Haripur

In the graceful ceremony held at the University of Haripur (UoH), amidst the inspiring presence of the Rector of Pak Austria Fachhochschule (PAFIAST) and the Vice Chancellor of the University...
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Career Fest & Product Fair

A New Milestone on the Educational Horizon: PAF-IAST’s 1st Career Fest & Product Fair! With over 100 industry and organizational leaders in attendance, our students showcased 68 innovative projects across...
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The Provost met with foreign students.

PAF IAST cares about its international students! The Directorate of Student Affairs recently met with Sri Lankan students to discuss key issues, including internships, accommodation, scholarships, and summer courses. Prof....
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Visit by UET Lahore Students

Final-year students of BE Materials Engineering from UET Lahore had an enlightening and educational experience at PAFIAST. They gained valuable insights through an informative overview and immersive visits to the...
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ZindigiPrize PAFIAST

The Business Incubation Center at PAF-IAST recently hosted the Zindigi Prize Pak Austria Fachhochschule on-Campus Round 2024, a dynamic event bursting with creativity and innovation. PAF-IAST students showcased over 25+...
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