Fifth (5th) e-Rozgaar Center has been launched at COMSATS Sahiwal
Dr. Umar Saif, Chairman, Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)/ Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab/ Vice Chancellor, Information Technology University was the Chief Guest whereas, Mr. Sajid Latif, Director General (E-Governance), PITB was the Guest of Honor. Mr. Nabeel A. Qadeer, Director (Entrepreneurship), PITB was also among the delegations.
Prof. Dr. Saleem Farooq Shaukat, Director, COMSATS Sahiwal has received and welcomed the Chief Guest at main entrance. Mr. Safdar Ali, Focal Person, Chief Minister’s e-Rozgaar Program.at COMSATS Sahiwal, Dr. Majid Hussain, Mr. Rana Adeel Abad and different HoDs were also present at reception place.
A short briefing session was arranged in Conference Room where, Prof. Dr. Saleem Farooq Shaukat briefed the Chief Guest and other delegations about CIIT, its history, Achievements, ranking, degree programs and scholarship scheme. All HoDs were also present in this briefing session.
Dr. Umar Saif was surprised to know about the CIIT history and its achievement in very short time. He shared that he has missed the chance to visit this prestigious institution before. He was excited to see the lush green and well maintained campus of COMSATS with more than 3,200 students in Sahiwal.
The delegation also visited Montgomery Museum at COMSATS Sahiwal. Dr. Umar Saif appreciated the efforts of management of COMSATS for establishing this museum which will help our youths to understand the culture and heritage of this area.
The Ribbon Cutting and Inauguration of e-Rozgaar Center was made by Dr. Umar Saif and Prof. Dr. Saleem Farooq Shaukat. Mr. Sajid Latif, DG, E-Governance and Mr. Nabeel A. Qadeer, Director, Entrepreneurship were also with them.
After opening of center, Dr. Umar Saif and Prof. Dr. Saleem Farooq Shaukat addressed to the trainees available in the lab.
Afterwards, formal ceremony was started with recitation from the holy Quran and National Anthem in main pandal which was set in lush green lawn near CS Block.
The Director COMSATS Sahiwal, Prof. Dr. Saleem Farooq Shaukat shared welcome speech whereas, the Chairman PITB, Dr. Umar Saif shared concluding remarks. They shared about the background and importance of e-Rozgaar Center which is an initiative of Chief Minister Punjab’s e-Rozgaar Program. PITB is execution agency of this program of national interest.
These two officials signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for establishing e-Rozgaar Center at COMSATS Sahiwal.
Prof. Dr. Saleem Farooq Shaukat, Director COMSATS Sahiwal presented souvenir to Mr. Umar Saif, Chairman PITB whereas Dr. Umar Saif presented Souvenir to Prof. Dr. Saleem Farooq Shaukat.
Six Senior Officials from PITB were awarded gifts by the Director COMSATS Sahiwal, Prof. Dr. Saleem Farooq Shaukat.
The ceremony concluded with group photo and media talk.
