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Learning Beyond the Classroom | Tarbela Dam Visit
Participants of the GIKI Advanced AI Bootcamp 2026 visited Pakistan's largest hydropower facility, Tarbela Dam, for an immersive look at engineering at national scale.
The visit covered the auxiliary spillways and powerhouse operations, along with detailed briefings and demonstrations of the dam's working model, offering students first-hand insight into how large-scale infrastructure is designed, monitored, and managed.
The 8-week bootcamp is organized at the GIK Institute in collaboration with the Ashar Aziz Foundation, SkyElectric, and SkyLabs.

GIK Institute hosted a national dialogue on "𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮: 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙮 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙," convening government leadership, academia, and industry to advance Pakistan's minerals and materials sector through the Minerals and Materials Research Consortium (MMRC) and the Triple Helix (Government–Industry–Academia) Model.

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Arif Ahmadzai, Minister for Minerals, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as Chief Guest, with Haji Abdul Karim Khan, MPA (Ex-Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Technical Education), joining as Guest of Honour.

Welcoming the participants, Prof. Dr. Fazal Khalid, SI, Rector, GIK Institute, underscored the need for stronger university–government–industry collaboration to build a knowledge-based economy and develop the skilled human capital required for future industries.

The proceedings were further graced by Prof. Dr. M. Mujahid, Rector, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology; Prof. Dr. Tahir Irfan Khan, Rector, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology (AUST), who moderated the high-level stakeholder dialogue; and Maj Gen (Retd.) Dr. Syed Najeeb Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, Institute of Space Technology (IST).

A keynote presentation on the MMRC and the Triple Helix Model was delivered by Dr. Abdul Mateen, Chairman, Department of Minerals Resources Engineering, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule, Haripur, whose efforts, along with those of Prof. Dr. Imran Khan, shaped the MMRC organizing committee and the platform's launch.

Industry perspectives were contributed by representatives of Rehman Minerals, Indus Minerals, and AA Minerals, who highlighted market opportunities, processing challenges, and the value of deeper industry–academia partnerships.

Deliberations focused on building a national research ecosystem for minerals and materials sciences, promoting mineral value addition and advanced processing, strengthening research partnerships, and ensuring sustainable and responsible use of Pakistan's mineral resources.

Through the MMRC, GIK Institute reaffirms its commitment to research-led national development and a globally competitive, technology-driven minerals industry.

Join the Ashar Aziz Center for Artificial Intelligence (AA-CAI) at GIK Institute
The Ashar Aziz Center for Artificial Intelligence (AA-CAI) at GIK Institute invites applications for the full-time faculty positions of Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

📌 Detailed Job Description:
https://giki.edu.pk/2026/08/07/ashar-aziz-center-for-artificial-intelligence

Apply Online: https://careers.giki.edu.pk
📅 Application Deadline: August 16, 2026

GIK Institute invites applications from qualified, experienced, and motivated professionals for the following positions.
• Director (Student Affairs)
• Assistant Director (Electrical)
• Staff Officer
• Hostel Warden (Male)

GIK College Positions:
• Principal – GIK College
• Senior Teacher (Physics)
• Junior Teacher (Montessori)
• Junior Teacher (Mathematics)

📌 Detailed Job Descriptions & Eligibility Criteria:
https://giki.edu.pk/2026/08/07/job-opportunities-49/

Online Application: https://careers.giki.edu.pk
📅 Last Date to Apply: August 24, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. GIK Institute is an equal-opportunity employer.

Pakistan is endowed with immense mineral resources that have the potential to drive sustainable economic growth, technological advancement, and industrial development. Unlocking this potential requires strong collaboration between academia, government, and industry.

The Minerals and Materials Research Consortium (MMRC) is proud to organize the symposium "Minerals for Prosperity: Opportunities, Challenges and Way Forward", bringing together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and professionals to discuss the future of Pakistan's mineral sector and explore opportunities for sustainable development and value addition.

📅 Date: 07 August 2026
📍 Venue: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, GIK Institute

The symposium will focus on:
✅ Sustainable Mineral Development
✅ Advanced Characterization (SEM • XRD • XRF)
✅ Value Addition, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
✅ Employment, Collaboration & Economic Growth

Together, let's transform mineral wealth, scientific knowledge, and human capital into sustainable prosperity.

𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓! 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐏
📍 Select Test Center: https://giki.edu.pk/center
𝐆𝐈𝐊𝐈 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
📅 Application Deadline: August 07, 2026

📌 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:
All application documents 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟎𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 will be accepted, even if they are received a couple of days later due to courier delays.

🌐 Apply Online: https://gikadmissions.giki.edu.pk

📢 Advance Your Procurement Skills with AI & Digital Transformation

GIK Institute is pleased to announce a One-Day Executive Training on Digital Transformation in Procurement & Contract Management: Leveraging AI for Strategic Value, Governance & Financial Sustainability.

Designed for procurement, supply chain, finance, project, and contract management professionals, this practical workshop will be delivered by experts from academia and industry.

📅 18 August 2026
📍 GIK Institute, Topi, Swabi

📌 Register Now: https://forms.gle/nkQh2DB3jWSzEAWr6

GIK Institute Observes Youm-e-Istehsal, Reaffirms Solidarity with the People of IIOJK
The Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI) observed Youm-e-Istehsal on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, joining the nation in marking seven years since India's illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019, which sought to alter the internationally recognized disputed status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK).
A commemorative event was held at the Seminar Hall, Incubation Center, organized by the Department of Student Affairs in coordination with the CSS Club. The observance was attended by Rector GIK Institute, Prof. Dr. Fazal Khalid, SI; Pro-Rector (Administration), Brig. (R) Babar Miraj Shami, and Pro-Rector (Academic), Prof Dr S. M. Hasan Zaidi; along with Deans, Directors, faculty members, officers, staff, and students of the GIKI community.
One minute of silence was observed in tribute to the sacrifices of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
The programme featured a documentary marking the seventh anniversary of the actions of 5 August 2019 and their consequences for the people of IIOJK, followed by addresses from students of the GIKI CSS Club Tabina (Batch 33), Zainab Naveed (Batch 34), and Abdullah Bilal (Batch 35).
The students traced the history of the dispute from 1947 to August 2019, reminding the audience that Kashmir is above all a question of people and calling on their generation to choose dialogue over division.
Addressing the gathering, Rector Prof. Dr. Fazal A. Khalid expressed unwavering solidarity with the people of IIOJK, paying tribute to their courage, resilience, and steadfast resolve.
The event concluded with a collective reaffirmation of the GIKI community's solidarity with the people of Jammu & Kashmir and prayers for their well-being.

On Youm-e-Istehsal, the GIKI community came together to express solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) and pay tribute to their courage and resilience.

The GIKI Graduate Admission Test will be conducted in Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Multan, Karachi, and Quetta.

Please select your preferred test center as soon as possible:
https://giki.edu.pk/center

Test Format:
- 60 MCQs: 30 Quantitative and 30 Verbal
- Duration: 70 minutes
- Pattern and syllabus: Similar to GRE General
- Negative marking: None