International Universities Plan to Launch Campuses in Pakistan: A high-level team from the Scotland Chamber of Commerce and Robert Gordon University, led by Scotland’s Trade Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Jeanette Forbes, OBE, paid an official visit to the Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA).
The delegation included the Vice Principal Robert Gordon University Scotland, Professor Lynn Kilbride, Dr. Elliot Pirie, Associate Dean for Academic Development and Student Engagement, Robert Gordon University, Scotland, Director FPCCI Pakistan-UK Business Council Arslan Ijaz Anwer, and Project Manager Taar Consulting Sana Mehwish, highlighting the growing interest of international institutions in CBD Punjab’s projects.
The delegation was warmly met by the CEO of CBD Punjab, Imran Amin, who offered a full briefing on the numerous ongoing projects under the CBD Punjab banner. A specific emphasis was laid on the creation of the Education District within the historic CBD NSIT City project, which has become a cornerstone of CBD Punjab’s ambition to promote higher education and nurture innovation in the region.
During the briefing, Imran Amin highlighted the authority’s plans for the Education District, noting, “CBD NSIT City’s Education District is designed with state-of-the-art infrastructure and world-class facilities to accommodate local and international universities. Our goal is to build an academic hub where universities from throughout the globe can establish their campuses and contribute to the intellectual and economic progress of Punjab.”
He also added that CBD Punjab is actively interacting with numerous famous foreign and local universities to set up their campuses in the Education District. The current conversations indicate CBD Punjab’s commitment to transforming the area into a global knowledge and research center that fits with international educational standards.
Dr. Janet Forbs, Scotland’s Trade Ambassador, complimented the measures done by CBD Punjab, notably the original concept of CBD NSIT City. She commented, “The projects of CBD Punjab, especially the Education District, have the potential to significantly contribute to the economic development of Punjab. The forward-thinking approach of the authority is admirable, and we look forward to expanding relationships that can benefit both Scotland and Pakistan.”
In addition, the Vice Principal and Dean of Robert Gordon University indicated keen interest in studying the potential of creating a campus within the Education District of CBD NSIT City. They highlighted the district’s strategic relevance in providing quality education and creating worldwide academic relationships.
The visit also saw active participation from CBD Punjab’s Chief Operating Officer, Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, Director of Business Development CBD Punjab Ali Waqar Shah, Director of Marketing CBD Punjab, Waseem Siddiq and Director of Architecture & Planning CBD Punjab Sameer Aftab Sial. The visit concluded with a mutual agreement to continue conversations and explore future collaborations in the fields of education, research, and economic growth.
