The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KP-EZDMC) and Iqra National University (INU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen ties between academia and industry for the enrichment of both organizations and students, according to a press statement received by WealthPK. The signing ceremony was held at KP-EZDMC headquarters in Peshawar.

Under the MoU, KP-EZDMC will provide technical support to students of INU in their final year projects, material testing and joint research ventures, and liaison with the industries in economic zones. Furthermore, both parties will make collaborative efforts in professional and technical skill development of their respective staff. The KP-EZDMC staff will also deliver lectures to INU students and will also help in reducing the gap between the academia and industry.

Both organisations agreed on close bilateral cooperation to benefit academia and industry, and enhancing the professional and technical skills of the students through internship and job placement initiatives.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan-WealthPak