OTTAWA (News Desk): High Commissioner Muhammad Saleem held an interactive session with Ottawa-based engineering professionals and alumni of Pakistan’s Universities of Engineering and Technology (UET) on September 23, 2026.
The session brought together professionals and graduates of leading Pakistani engineering institutions, including UET Lahore, UET Peshawar and UET Taxila. Hon. Member of Parliament Aslam Rana, who is also an alumnus of UET Lahore, attended the event as the Chief Guest.
During the interaction, High Commissioner Muhammad Saleem appreciated the valuable contribution of Pakistan-origin professionals in Canada to the country’s socio-economic development.
He also exchanged views with the participants on ways to further strengthen Pakistan-Canada cooperation in engineering, technology and other high-tech sectors.
The discussion highlighted the expertise and experience of Pakistani-origin engineering professionals in Canada and the potential for stronger linkages between professionals, institutions and organisations in both countries.
The High Commissioner emphasized the importance of leveraging the skills and knowledge of Pakistani professionals abroad to explore new opportunities for collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange.
The interactive session provided an opportunity for participants to share their perspectives and discuss possible avenues for enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Canada in engineering and emerging technology-related fields.
