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July 01, 2019
Volume 2, Issue 4
TECHNOLOGY ECONOMY SOCIETY
Page No. 1
13th Symposium of PAE
KARACHI: Wastewater reuse can play a key role in reducing water stress in Pakistan. This was highlighted in his welcome address by Dr.-Ing. Jameel Ahmad Khan, who is the President of Pakistan Academy of Engineering (PAE), in the 13th Symposium of the Pakistan Academy of Engineering held at a local hotel. The theme of the symposium was “Water Stress”.
The focus of the symposium was on Groundwater Resource Management, Management of Water Distribution and Handling of wastewater utilizing the available technologies in order to reduce water stress.
NEWSCLIP of PAE’s 13th SYMPOSIUM
Wastewater reuse can play a key role in
reducing water stress in Pakistan
Page No. 2
The experts lamented that the Indus basin aquifer is among the world’s second most overstressed source
of water. Pakistan is classified as extremely high water stress country.
Experts stressed that Technology Assessment should be conducted that could reduce water use to
address water scarcity in the energy sector, municipal water sector and agriculture sector.
Awarded Nuclear Engineering Expert, Mr. Waqar Butt SI & TI – Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz –
imparted a detailed presentation on the Nuclear Desalination for Coastal Areas of Pakistan.
Water and Energy Expert, Dr. M. Bashir Lakhani, who is the Director W&E of Techno-Consult
International Pvt Ltd, shared his technical views regarding the leakages of piped water in Karachi.
Prof. Dr Muhammad Shafqat Ejaz of NED University of Engineering & Technology elaborated on latest
technologies applied to Groundwater mapping in Pakistan.
Dr.-Ing. Jameel Ahmad Khan in his technical speech shared a comprehensive and well-illustrated
presentation on Membrane processes for water and wastewater treatment.
The symposium concluded after discussion and Q&A session.
Invitees belonging to the government, academia and business sector attended the event.
Pakistan Academy of Engineering provides policy insight to its stakeholders and it is a thinking
laboratory.
Pre and Post Press Coverage of the Event
Page No. 3
Other Events
Media Coverage of the Workshop
Institute for Technology Assessment and Transfer (ITAT): Workshop on “Technology Assessment for Organizations” held on April 20, 2019 at
Regent Plaza Hotel, Karachi
Technology Assessment is a key factor in providing countries with strategic advantage for future growth and development.
This was shared by Dr Jameel Ahmad Khan, President Pakistan Academy of Engineering, in his key-note address during a training workshop on the topic of “Technology Assessment for Organisations”, here on Saturday. The training programme was conducted by Pakistan Academy of Engineering’s constituent institute – Institute for Technology Assessment and Transfer – with the support of Pakistan Science Foundation. Representatives of organisations belonging to the public sector, academia and business sector attended the training.
In his welcome address, Mr Sabahat Saeed Khan, Director Strategy of Pakistan Academy of Engineering and moderator of the workshop, shared dimensions of technology assessment with the participants.
Dr Irfan Ahmed from NED University of Engineering & Technology trained the participants on Technology Evaluation in an interactive session.
Dr Mushahid Hussain Hashmi, also from NED University, imparted a comprehensive presentation on Technology Forecasting.
The participants were briefed on the Technology Management Assessment Process by Quality Management & Process Expert Saif ur Rehman. Iqbal Hashmi, renowned Technology trainer, presented his views on Technology Acquisition and Proposal Development.
The participants greatly appreciated the pioneering initiative of the Pakistan Academy of Engineering.
The Pakistan Academy of Engineering is a growing fellowship organization of doctorate level engineers.
NEWSCLIP of PAE’s WORKSHOP
Page No. 4
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PAE is holding its 14th Symposium on the theme “Preparing for Our Digital Economy” on July 27, 2019 in Karachi at Regent Plaza Hotel.
PAE has published the Proceedings of its 13th Symposium, titled: “Water Stress”. To download, please visit PAE web-site: http://www.pacadengg.org/programmes.html
Mr. Waqar Hassan has Joined Pakistan Academy of Engi-neering in place of Mr. Mustafa Ahmad Sharief as Assistant
Secretary PAE.
International Outreach: Participation of the President PAE in CAETS 2019 Annual Meetings and Technical Conference.
Photograph of the Member of International Council of Academia of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS) taken on the conclusion of Council Meeting held on June 27, 2019 at the IVA (Swedish Royal Academy of Engineering) Head Office in Stockholm, Sweden.
Engineering a better world - the next 100 years
Participants of 16th Council Meeting Dr.-Ing. Jameel Ahmad Khan (Chairman)
Dr. Shahid Alam (Vice Chairman)
Dr. Afzal Haque (Member)
Dr. Haroon Jangda (Member)
Dr. Abid Karim (Member)
Dr. Noorullah Soomro (Member)
Dr. Nasim A. Khan (Member / Executive Secretary)
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