Islamabad
\nThe Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has conferred the prestigious PEC Engineers\u2019 Excellence Awards 2023, honoring 30 eminent engineers across eight categories for their remarkable contributions to Pakistan\u2019s progress and development. The awards ceremony, held in Islamabad, was graced by the Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi, who conferred the awards upon the distinguished engineers. The event was attended by foreign delegates, parliamentarians, bureaucrats, government officials, senior engineers, and prominent figures from diverse walks of life.
\nAddressing the ceremony, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi lauded PEC\u2019s initiative, stating:
\n\u201cI extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) for taking this laudable initiative of organizing the PEC Engineers\u2019 Excellence Awards 2023. This prestigious recognition of the exemplary achievements of our eminent engineers, serving in diverse fields, stands as a tribute to their invaluable contributions to the progress and prosperity of our nation. These awards are not only a symbol of personal accomplishment but also a national celebration of dedication, ingenuity, and professional excellence that our engineers consistently demonstrate. PEC, under its dynamic leadership, is setting an inspiring benchmark for the younger generation to follow.\u201d
\nThe Minister highlighted PEC\u2019s role in national development, digital transformation, and youth engagement. He praised initiatives such as the Smart PEC Drive, Special Programs for Balochistan, PEC Desks in Higher Education Institutions, the Graduate Engineers Training Program (GET), the introduction of Generative AI courses, and the Young Engineers National Forum. He further appreciated PEC\u2019s achievements on the global front, including securing a six-year extension of Pakistan\u2019s membership under the Washington Accord and signing a Mutual Recognition Agreement with China.
\nSpeaking at the ceremony, Chairman PEC Engr. Waseem Nazir congratulated the awardees and underscored PEC\u2019s pivotal role in advancing engineering education, practice, and global recognition. He remarked:
\n\u201cIt is indeed a matter of immense pride and pleasure to be among this esteemed gathering of professionals who have significantly contributed to the progress of our beloved country. Today\u2019s ceremony is a tribute to their dedication, innovation, and enduring commitment to national service. PEC continues to serve as a Think Tank to the Federal Government, providing technical input for national policies, while also modernizing the profession through initiatives such as the Smart PEC Digital Drive, Graduate Engineers Training Program, AI-based learning, Pathway-to-Practice desks, and reforms in education and industry.\u201d
\nHe emphasized PEC\u2019s growing international stature as a mentor to emerging engineering councils globally and reaffirmed PEC\u2019s commitment to youth empowerment, sustainability, and professional excellence.
\nThe ceremony concluded with the conferment of awards on the following eminent engineers:
\nAwardees of PEC Excellence Awards 2023:
\nEngr. Muhammad Mazhar Ul Islam, Engr. Dr. Tabassum Zahoor, Engr. Muhammad Abdul Qadir Jhanagir Durrani, Engr. Dr. Tahir Masood, Engr. Amjad Saeed, Engr. Dr. Masroor Ahmed, Engr. Ejaz Hussain, Engr. Prof. Dr. Tauha Hussain Ali, Engr. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid, Engr. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail, Engr. Prof. Dr. Madad Ali Shah, Engr. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran, Engr. Prof. Dr. Osman Hasan, Engr. Syed Nihal Asghar, Engr. Dr. Ajaz Bashir Janjua, Engr. Iftikhar Ahmed, Engr. Hafiz Imtiaz Ahmed, Engr. Dr. Salman Raza Naqvi, Engr. Dr. Muhammad Zakir Shiekh, Engr. Dr. Nasir Mehmood Khan, Engr. Muhammad Raza Chohan, Engr. Syed Nafasat Raza, Engr. Fakhar Un Nisa, Engr. Mushtaq Hussain Dawood, Engr. Fahim Iqbal Siddiqui, Engr. Ahsan Azhar Siddiqui, Engr. Rashid Aziz, Engr. Rashid Ahmed, Engr. Barkatullah Kakar, and Engr. Muhammad Imran Khan Cheema.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Islamabad The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has conferred the prestigious PEC Engineers\u2019 Excellence Awards 2023, honoring 30 eminent engineers across eight categories for their remarkable contributions to Pakistan\u2019s progress and development. The awards ceremony, held in Islamabad, was graced by the Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi, who conferred the awards upon […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":499892,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-499876","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n