KARACHI: Renowned philanthropist and businessman Sardar Muhammad Yasin Malik laid foundation stone to Academic, Research and Library Block of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET).

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Vali Uddin, Registrar Syed Sarfraz Ali, Deans, Heads of Departments, faculty members and number of dignitaries attended. Sardar Yasin Malik said that it is not possible to deviate from importance of education.

Education is key to prosperity and self-reliance. First and foremost goal of my life is promotion of education that is reason why I not only donated for establishment of educational institutions but also arranged scholarships and financial assistance for needy students to complete their education with peace of mind. 

Chancellor SSUET, Jawaid Anwar said that day is very special and memorable because today foundation stone of Academic, Research and Library Block of Sir Syed University is being laid. Sir Syed University was established to promote ideology of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.  He said that Sardar Yasin Malik has spirit of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. He is closely associated with Sir Syed University as member of BOG. 

A Ground plus 10 floor building is planned over 85,000 square feet in front of SSUET main entrance gate. First and second floor of Academic, Research and Library Block will have a multipurpose hall, state of Art reading hall, cluster room, digital library, reference section etc., while 4th, 5th and 6th floor will accommodate approximately 10 class rooms and 8 laboratories. Similarly 7th and 8th floor will be used for research purposes with ORIC and faculty offices, while 9th and 10th floor will be for future expansion. Director Strategic Planning and Development Shahid Aziz gave an informative presentation regarding construction of building.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 05 2022

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