Centre For Advanced Electronics & Photovoltaic Engineering

02/04/2026

IIUI Secures Two Highly Competitive HEC NRPU 2026 Research Grants

The International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) has secured two highly competitive research grants under HEC’s National Research Programme for Universities (NRPU) 2026, reaffirming its growing excellence in research and innovation. Out of nearly 7,000 submissions, only 149 high-impact projects worth PKR 1.2 billion were approved, reflecting a highly selective success rate of around 2.2 percent.
IIUI’s successful projects are led by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, Vice President (R&E) and Dr. Nazia Iqbal, Chairperson Department of Psychology, focusing on advanced semiconductor-based photodetectors for security applications and integration of psychosocial skills in the national curriculum, respectively. President IIUI, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed, congratulated the researchers, terming the achievement a proud milestone aligned with national development priorities.
For details of the news, visit the following link on the IIUI website.

https://www.iiu.edu.pk/iiui-secures-two-highly-competitive-hec-nrpu-2026-research-grants/

29/03/2026

Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja Talk | Round Table Dialogue on Strengthening Pakistan Semiconductor Ecosystem

Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja is a prominent Pakistani politician and the current Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, having assumed office in March 2024. Ms. Shaza is currently leading country's digitization and B-Governance Plan being the Federal Minister for IT & Telecom. She is also leading country's IT export growth Plan to reach the mark of USD 25 billion in next 5 years. Through prioritizing Digital Governance and country's tech sector branding internationally, she is leading Digital Pakistan and Techdestination Pakistan campaigns. Currently, major reforms for Telecom Sector and IT Sector, led by her office, are underway to attract Foreign Direct Investment in the country and to showcase Pakistan as next Tech Destination in Global arena.

27/03/2026

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja | Vice President Research and Enterprise International Islamic University and Founding Executive Director Centre for Advanced Electronics and Photovoltaic Engineering (CAEPE) | Highlights from Round Table Dialogue on Strengthening Pakistan Semiconductor Ecosystem

26/03/2026

Round Table Dialogue on Strengthening Pakistan's Semiconductor Ecosystem: Panel Discussion No.3 on Semiconductors from the Academic Lens: Status And Way Forward

14/03/2026

Round Table Dialogue on Strengthening Pakistan's Semiconductor Ecosystem: Panel Discussion No.2 on Semiconductor: Industry, Job creation, Global Integration

28/02/2026

Round Table Dialogue on Strengthening Pakistan's Semiconductor Ecosystem:
Panel Discussion No.1 on Semiconductor: Policy, Governance and Funds

15/02/2026

Highlights #3 from:
Round Table Talk Dialogue on “Strengthening Pakistan’s Semiconductor Ecosystem: From Building Blocks to Global Integration"

Dr. Naveed Sherwani is a world-renowned semiconductor expert, entrepreneur, and leader in chip design. Dr. Sherwani has founded or co-founded numerous influential semiconductor companies across the globe. Dr. Sherwani is the Chairman of the National Semiconductor Hub of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as the architect of Pakistan’s Semiconductor Plan. He has been awarded with Pakistan’s Sitara-e-Quaid-e-Azam as well as Hilal-i-Imtiaz.

15/02/2026

Advancing Pakistan’s role in the global semiconductor value chain.

A Round Table Dialogue on Strengthening Pakistan’s Semiconductor Ecosystem was held at International Islamic University, focusing on pathways from foundational capacity-building to global integration.

Key discussion themes:

• Developing local semiconductor talent and skills

• Strengthening research, design, and manufacturing capabilities

• Aligning academia, industry, and policy for ecosystem growth

• Exploring opportunities for global partnerships and integration

The dialogue reflects Pakistan’s growing focus on high-value technology sectors and building long-term capabilities to support innovation, investment, and industrial development.

12/02/2026

Highlights #2 from:
Round Table Talk Dialogue on “Strengthening Pakistan’s Semiconductor Ecosystem: From Building Blocks to Global Integration"

Dr. Farhat Jahangir serves as the CEO at GS Microelectronics. Prior to joining GSME he was serving as VP & GM of Manufacturing at Onsemi at New York. Dr. Farhat has over 28 years of successful experience in global manufacturing, Fab & OSAT operations, supplier management, building partnerships, and the assurance of quality & reliability processes. He has been pivotal in supporting the Chip Design efforts in Pakistan.

08/02/2026

The Center for Advanced Electronics and Photovoltaic Engineering (CAEPE) and the Business Incubation
Center (BIC), International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI),
organized a Round Table Talk Dialogue on
“Strengthening Pakistan’s Semiconductor Ecosystem: From Building Blocks to Global Integration,”
on Thursday, 29 January,2026. This dialogue aimed to foster meaningful discussion on challenges,
opportunities, and strategic pathways for advancing Pakistan’s semiconductor landscape.
A glimpse into IIUI’s high-level National Semiconductor Roundtable, where policymakers, academia, industry leaders, and global experts came together to shape Pakistan’s semiconductor future.
The dialogue underscored semiconductors as a national priority, linking policy, research, industry growth, and workforce development, while positioning IIUI as a key academic and policy convener in this strategic domain.

03/02/2026

IIUI Expands International Collaboration Through MoU with Kazakh University

The International Islamic University Islamabad signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Akhmet Yassawi University, Kazakhstan, to establish the Yassawi Research Center for Islamic Thought, Culture, and Civilization in Central Asia at the Islamic Research Institute. The agreement was concluded during high-level academic engagements aimed at enhancing cooperation in research, innovation, and academic exchange.

The center has also been formally inaugurated and will promote joint research and scholarly collaboration between the two institutions. The initiative reflects IIUI’s growing international academic engagement under the vision of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed, President International Islamic University Islamabad, who is currently abroad on official university engagements.

29/01/2026

Journey to the state-of-the-art CAEPE Research Facilities and techniques for Advanced Electronics

to the state-of-the-art CAEPE Research Facilities and t...