University administration highlights international academic collaboration and quality education

By Muhammad Shahzad Lahore Pakistan

LAHORE: DPU University Thailand, Lahore Campus, hosted a reception in honour of the newly elected body of the Association of Photojournalists of Lahore (APL), with Colonel (R) Farooq Tahir, Chairman of the university, and Dr. Mansoor Faisal, President of the university, welcoming the association’s office-bearers and executive committee members.

Addressing the gathering, Colonel (R) Farooq Tahir said the university was committed to providing Pakistani students with modern, quality education aligned with international standards without requiring them to travel abroad.

He said the university was pursuing academic collaboration with educational institutions in Thailand and China, while plans were also underway to sign memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Germany in the near future.

He added that the university aimed to provide young Pakistanis with opportunities to receive modern education under the guidance of foreign faculty members at comparatively affordable costs. He also stressed the importance of foreign language education to equip students with the skills needed to compete internationally.

Dr. Mansoor Faisal, President of the university, congratulated the newly elected APL body and briefed participants on the institution’s educational vision, academic activities and future plans.

He reaffirmed the university administration’s commitment to providing quality education and modern learning facilities to help young people access better opportunities for personal and professional development.

Waseem Niaz, President of the Association of Photojournalists of Lahore, appreciated the educational initiatives of DPU University Thailand, Lahore Campus. He said providing Pakistani students with access to modern education, internationally standardised teaching facilities and foreign language learning opportunities was a commendable step.

Imran Sheikh, General Secretary of APL, paid tribute to Colonel (R) Farooq Tahir, Dr. Mansoor Faisal and the university administration for their efforts in the education sector.

He said positive collaboration between educational institutions and journalistic organisations could play an important role in promoting knowledge, public awareness and professional development in society.