[ { "type": "text", "page": 1, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 1 of 85 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nANNUAL REPORT \nOF THE UNIVERSITY \nFOR THE YEAR 2023-2024 \n \n \n \n \n \nNATIONAL UNIVERSITY \nof Computer & Emerging Sciences \nFAST House, Rohtas Road, G-9/4 \nISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN \nURL www.nu.edu.pk \nEmail registrar@nu.edu.pk" }, { "type": "image", "page": 1, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_1_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 2, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 2 of 85 \n \n \n \nContents \nPreamble ................................................................................................................... 3 \nVision ......................................................................................................................... 4 \nMission ...................................................................................................................... 4 \nThe Foundation ........................................................................................................ 5 \nThe University .......................................................................................................... 5 \nUniversity Campuses ............................................................................................... 6 \nChapter-2 Faculty and Staff ................................................................................. 13 \nChapter-3 Students\u2019 Profile .................................................................................. 18 \nChapter-4 Academic Activities ............................................................................. 20 \nCHINIOT-FAISALABAD Campus ..................................................................... 20 \nISLAMABAD CAMPUS ....................................................................................... 26 \nKARACHI CAMPUS ............................................................................................ 34 \nLAHORE CAMPUS .............................................................................................. 47 \nPESHAWAR CAMPUS ........................................................................................ 56 \nChapter-5 Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) ... 58 \nChapter-6 Research & Development ................................................................... 63 \nChapter-7 Quality Assurance ............................................................................... 68 \nChapter-8 Industrial Collaboration ..................................................................... 79 \nChapter-9 Health Care Facilities .......................................................................... 84" }, { "type": "text", "page": 3, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 3 of 85 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPreamble \n \n \nAs we reflect on another year of growth and achievement, we proudly present the Annual \nReport for the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES). \nFounded as a Federally Chartered University in July 2000, FASTNUCES has emerged as a \npremier institution in Pakistan, distinguished by the quality and impact of its graduates in \nthe local software and technology sectors. With five modern campuses strategically located \nin Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Chiniot-Faisalabad, fostering an inclusive \nenvironment with a vibrant community of female scholars. Our commitment to providing a \nworld-class educational experience is matched by our dedication to advancing research that \naddresses the pressing social, economic, and technological challenges facing our nation. \n \n \nThis report highlights the significant strides we have made towards our vision of becoming \na globally recognized research University within the next decade. From groundbreaking \nresearch initiatives to innovative educational programs, we remain steadfast in our mission \nto empower our students and contribute meaningfully to Pakistan development. We invite \nyou to explore our achievements, challenges, and the promising future that lies ahead as we \ncontinue to elevate standards in higher education and research. \n \n \nDr Aftab Ahmad \nRector" }, { "type": "text", "page": 4, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 4 of 85 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nVision \n \n \nTo produce world- class professionals, who are responsible citizens and good \nhuman beings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nMission \n \n \n1. To identify and attract the most promising students from diverse \ncommunities, to shape them into visionary leaders and world- class \nprofessionals. \n \n2. To impart quality education to students, irrespective of their financial \nbackground ethnicity, gender or religion to create an inclusive society. \n \n3. To promote research and scholarly activities to generate knowledge." }, { "type": "text", "page": 5, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 5 of 85 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Foundation \n \nThe sponsoring body of the University \u2013 the Foundation for Advancement of Science \nand Technology (FAST) was established in 1980. It is registered with the \nGovernment of Pakistan as a charitable institution. In 1985, it selected higher \neducation as a vehicle to pursue its objective of producing scientists and \ntechnologists of the highest caliber. FAST pioneered the development of IT industry \nin Pakistan by offering the country\u2019s first undergraduate program in Computer \nScience. Today, this University, sponsored by FAST, stands recognized as the leader \nand trend-setter in this field in Pakistan and abroad. \nA Board of Governors, elected in accordance with its Charter, manages the affairs of \nthe Foundation. The members of the Board are eminent personalities in their \nrespective fields and are associated with the Foundation in an honorary capacity. \n \n \n \nThe University \n \nFounded as a Federally Chartered University in July 2000, the National University \nof Computer and Emerging Sciences is a premiere University of Pakistan, renowned \nfor quality and impact of its students in the development of local software and other \nindustries. The university has five modern campuses at Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, \nPeshawar and Chiniot-Faisalabad. These campuses provide world class educational \nenvironment and recreational facilities to about 13,000 students, around one-quarter \nare female. \nResearch wings of the university are well recognized, nationally and internationally. \nThey are embarked upon cutting edge research having direct impact on the social, \neconomic and technological needs of Pakistan. Our vision is to become a globally \nrecognized research university of Pakistan within the next decade." }, { "type": "text", "page": 6, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 6 of 85 \n \nUniversity Campuses \nChiniot-Faisalabad Campus \n \nSituated at the junction of Pakistan\u2019s Textile Capital-Faisalabad and the historically rich city \nof Chiniot in suburbs of River Chenab, the Chiniot - Faisalabad campus is the 5th campus \nof the university. The campus symbolizes the desirable connection between nature and \nindustry and between tradition and modernity. Its picturesque surroundings in the outskirts \nof Pakistan\u2019s Manchester, the home to the textile industry, represent human advancement \nfrom agrarian to industrial and technological society. Spanning around 30 acres along the \nFaisalabad Sargodha Road, approximately 9 kilometers from the M4 Motorway interchange \ntowards Chiniot, this campus is a testament to academic excellence in both professional and \npersonal realms. Following in the footsteps of its esteemed sister campuses in Islamabad, \nLahore, Karachi, and Peshawar, graduates here are highly sought after by both national and \nmultinational corporations, with many holding prominent positions in renowned institutions \nlike Google, Facebook, and Microsoft. \n \nFAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad is the first residential campus of the University offering \nBoys and Girls Hostel and allied facilities inside the campus. The campus is home to 1000+ \nboys and girls residing in campus. Offering programs in Computer Science, Software \nEngineering, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, and Business Administration, \nthe campus boasts a distinguished faculty dedicated to nurturing academic excellence. State-\nof-the-art facilities, including advanced computing and engineering labs, provide students \nwith hands-on experience and a conducive learning environment. \n \nMoreover, the campus has catalyzed Faisalabad's technological landscape, fostering a surge \nin technology startups. Its strategic proximity to leading industrial enterprises promises to \nelevate the standard of professional education across the nation. Beyond academics, the \ncampus fosters a vibrant student life, fostering holistic development through sports, \ncompetitions, and cultural events. From cricket to chess, students engage in a diverse array \nof activities that enrich their collegiate experience. The campus has state of the art \ncomputing, engineering and other support facilities. Spacious and well-equipped computer \nand engineering labs impart practical orientation to the students in their respective areas of \nstudy. Audio-visually supported and well-furnished classrooms offer a favorable, \nconducive, and constructive learning environment to the students. \n \nThe Campus other than academics offer a very vibrant student life to contribute towards the \npersonality development of the students. Extends sports facilities in both indoor and outdoor \ngames like cricket, football, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, futsal, and \nchess. Besides sports, healthy competitions in the fields of information technology, business \nand arts are frequently organized by the campus." }, { "type": "text", "page": 7, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 7 of 85 \n \nIslamabad Campus \n \nThe Islamabad campus is situated along the Srinagar Highway, offering a breathtaking vista \nof the picturesque capital city renowned for its beauty and tranquility. Nestled in such an \nexquisite locale, the campus provides a captivating and delightful view of the city. \n \nSpanning over 15 acres of land, the campus is strategically located in the academic heart of \nthe city. Its infrastructure, including the newly constructed eight-story academic block, \nreflects a futuristic approach. With a steadily expanding covered area, the campus's \nacademic programs are continuously evolving. \n \nOur campus boasts a highly qualified, fully committed, and professionally stimulated \nfaculty dedicated to academic excellence. Our faculty members excel in teaching \ncompetence and are adept at integrating the latest advancements in science and technology \ninto their instruction. They are accomplished researchers, contributors, and developers in \ntheir respective fields, conducting research in areas such as Intelligent Networks, Software \nTesting, Software Engineering, Machine Intelligence, Image Processing, Neural Networks, \nEmbedded Systems, RF Systems, and Control Systems. \n \nWe offer undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial \nIntelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Business \nAdministration, Analytics, and Accounting and Finance. Additionally, we provide Master \nof Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs in Computer Science, Software Engineering, \nArtificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Networks and Security, Electrical \nEngineering, and Management Sciences. \n \nOur graduates are highly sought after by both national and multinational corporations, \nholding prominent positions in companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, NCR, LMKR, IBM, \nTelenor, and Huawei. The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for both \nacademic and extracurricular activities. Our spacious and well-equipped computer and \nengineering labs provide students with practical training, while audio-visually supported \nand well-furnished classrooms offer an optimal learning environment. \n \nTo promote physical fitness and relaxation, we offer sports facilities for indoor and outdoor \ngames, including cricket, football, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, and chess. We also \norganize healthy programming competitions and events, such as NASCON, a national-level \ncompetition highly regarded by both industry and educational institutions across the \ncountry. \n \nWith over 24 student societies and clubs, we foster co-curricular activities to instill a sense \nof responsibility and leadership potential in our students. \n \nWe look forward to welcoming you to our campus and witnessing the vibrant atmosphere \nof academic excellence and innovation." }, { "type": "text", "page": 8, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 8 of 85 \n \nKarachi Campus \n \nThe Karachi Campus provides state-of-the-art facilities at two campuses. The Campus offers \nexpertise of dynamic and staunch faculty members, a secure and healthy environment, and a \nvariety of extracurricular opportunities for students to embrace their existing potentials. \nAdequate emphasis has been placed upon espousal of student well \u2013 being, which includes \nprovision of quality education and availability of various extracurricular projects. Multiple inter \ncampuses committees, student clubs and societies have been established to encourage the \nintellectual and social development of students, cumulatively. The Campus, while emboldening \nthe entrepreneurial aspirations existing within the students, maintains facilities of Incubation \nand innovation centre as well. Students are provided with adherent mentoring and support. The \nesteemed faculty members help the students nurture their novel research and developmental \nideas, substantially. The Main Campus is located on a six-acre site in Shah Latif Town on the \nNational Highway, ten kilometers east of Karachi airport. The Campus has spacious, fully air \nconditioned classrooms, laboratories, auditorium, seminar rooms, sports room and a modern \nlibrary. All Engineering Labs for power systems Electronics, Electrical, Control Engineering, \nSignal Processing, Telecommunications, Networking, and Multimedia are fully equipped. \nComputing labs feature the latest technology computers and workstations that use Linux and \nWindows-based environments. The Campus upholds a potential network infrastructure and \nprovides seamless connectivity throughout. The Campus maintains a vibrant Research and \nDevelopment culture. Faculty members are part of research groups. Research seminars, local \nIEEE, ACM and IET chapters\u2019 meetings and seminars are held on a regular basis. Enhancing \nthe capacity building the campus has formed a centre for professional training where \nperiodically different training and seminars are arranged to embrace, improve and retain existing \nknowledge and skills of the employees and students, respectively. A separate student facilitation \ncentre with a distinctive library, commodious cafeteria, an extensive auditorium, and indoor \nsports facilities exists within the campus. The campus also includes Gym with latest equipment \nplaygrounds for Cricket, Hockey, Football, Basketball, Badminton, futsal court, Volleyball. An \nin house Mosque is also available for the students and employees. The Campus extends efficient \nand comfortable transport services for students and staff to commute easily from varied \nlocations across the city. An independent Placement and student Affairs office exists at Karachi \nCampus for facilitate the students in job placements and internships. The office arranges various \nrecruitment related events both on campus and externally. The department provides career and \nskill development counselling to students, which helps them in effective resume writing, job \nhunting and personality building. This office even participates in resolving general student \nconcerns and arranging various on campus student engagement events. The Campus maintains \na unique Language Lab to teach students English and other foreign languages while preparing \nthem via video cameras, and round table discussions, for both National and International \nemployability. The City Campus is situated on the main Shahrah-e-Faisal (near Nursery), hosts \nPostgraduate Studies. The City campus retains air conditioned, contemporary classrooms; high \ntech computer labs, Seminar Hall and an astounding library, integrated with the Main campus \nLibrary. All the facilities and services extended at the Main Campus are equivalently accessible \nfor the students of City Campus as well. In addition to the University sponsored financial \nassistance and scholarships, Karachi Campus also receives scholarships for position holders \nfrom the Boards of Sindh and Baluchistan, Sindh Endowment Board Scholarship (40% urban \nand 60% rural quota, every year up to 40 scholarships), Baluchistan Endowment Board \nScholarship, Memon Welfare Association\u2019s HEC-JICA etc. These funding, aid the students \nfrom challenged social backgrounds to pursue quality education smoothly, throughout their \nacademic tenure. FAST NUCES Karachi campus while extending eminence provides quality \neducation, a conducive learning environment and a creative learning experience to its students \nthroughout their academic tenure." }, { "type": "text", "page": 9, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 9 of 85 \n \nLahore Campus \n \nSituated in the central region of Lahore, Faisal Town, the Lahore Campus spans 12.5 acres. \nThe four blocks that make up the campus are a noteworthy addition to Lahore's rich \narchitectural legacy with their distinctive external brickwork and spectacular marble domes. \nEntire purpose-built classrooms with air conditioning and educational aids, as well as \nseveral computer and engineering labs, are the hallmarks of campus facilities. Software \nengineering, database, programming, and computer application laboratories are all part of \nthe computing labs. The newest workstations, PCs, and services with environments based \non Windows and Linux are easily accessible to students. The Engineering laboratories \nconsist of the following Digital Systems, Communications, Antenna and Microwave, \nMicroprocessors, Embedded Controls, and Electronics. The whole campus is fully equipped \nwith high-speed Local Area Network and the latest wireless hotspots. Moreover, there is an \nAuditorium, Seminar Hall, Cafeteria, Girls Common Rooms, Day-Care, Medical Center, \nCareer and Placement Office, Student Center, and International Office. In addition, Justice \nGul Muhammad Library is facilitating FAST- NUCES, Lahore campus academic and \nresearch programs with prosperous information resources. FAST \u2013 NU Library is multi \u2013 \ndiscipline library having scholarly and research \u2013 oriented learning resources on Business \nManagement, Computer Sciences, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Humanities, \nApplied Linguistics, and Mathematics. The library has more than 25000 printed books, \naround 400 centrally subscribed Ebscohost and Pearson e \u2013 books, a number of research \nJournals and Magazines, 13 HEC databases, and 10 national and international newspapers. \nThe campus has facilities for both indoor and outdoor sports which include Football, \nVolleyball, Badminton, Cricket, Basketball, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis and Jogging. In \naddition to the University sponsored financial assistance and scholarships, Lahore Campus \nalso receives scholarships for meritorious students from different Boards of Intermediate \nand Secondary Education and Punjab Information Technology Board." }, { "type": "text", "page": 10, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 10 of 85 \n \nPeshawar Campus \n \nThe Peshawar campus is located in the vicinity of Hayatabad, a modern residential suburb \nof Peshawar. Spread over an area of 4 acres, the campus houses an academic and \nadministrative block; constructed in the university's signature red brick architectural style, \nand a hostel for boys. It offers a conducive environment with green lawns, flora, plantations, \nand water fountains. The campus is conveniently close to multiple hospitals, markets, \nresidential areas, sports complexes, government offices, and food streets. With multiple \nroutes, transportation via the city\u2019s Metro BRT is quite convenient and economical and can \nbe accessed through the university\u2019s own metro BRT bus stop. \n \nTo add value to the student learning process and academic excellence, the university has \nstate of the art infrastructure and academic resources, along with highly qualified and \ncommitted faculty. The faculty are up-to-date with both scientific and technological \nprogresses, industry requirements, and global trends in their respective fields. With one of \nthe best students to faculty ratios, students have more exposure to learning and working \nclosely with them. The campus has state of the art computing, engineering, and computer \nassisted language/ communications labs. High speed network access to all devices is made \navailable through campus-wide wireless access points. There is a provision of GPU and big-\ndata enabled high performance computing facilities for its research students. There are \nseparate labs for students of all levels who require them to work on their projects and \nresearch theses. The campus also offers co-working spaces and pre-incubation environment \nto selected students. The campus library has a collection of over 15,000 unique books, and \nhundreds of printed research journals. Subscriptions to research journals of IEEE, Springer, \nScience Direct, and ACM, are made and these can be accessed from student homes through \nVPN. All classrooms, labs, and halls are fully air-conditioned. For class-room learning, all \nrooms are equipped with audio/video facilities. \n \nThe campus highly encourages its students to get affiliated with various societies of the \ncampus. Students are offered membership of local and regional chapters of the ACM, IEEE, \nand Microsoft. Technical societies deal with activities related to programming and \nengineering competitions, whereas social societies include activities associated to travel and \nhiking, indoor and outdoor sports, E-gaming, religious events, debating and fine arts, music, \nand other philanthropic activities. \n \nAmong the programs offered by the campus, the Bachelor of Science (Electrical \nEngineering) has the distinction of being one of the first in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to have \nreceived Outcome Based Level II accreditation status by the Pakistan Engineering Council \n(PEC). Likewise, the various BS computing programs are regularly accredited with the \nNational Computing Education and Accreditation Council (NCEAC). With the input from \nthese accreditation councils, and Industrial Advisory Boards, the curriculum and study plans \nare highly customized according to the national industrial needs. As such, graduates of the \ncampus are well received by industry and hold prominent positions in national and multi-\nnational corporations." }, { "type": "text", "page": 11, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 11 of 85 \n \nChapter-1 Programs Offered and Campuses \n \nDEGREE programs (Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate \nprograms) \n \nS# \nDegree program \nPrograms Offered and Campuses \n \n \nCFD \nISB \nKHI \nLHR \nPWR \n \nBachelor\u2019s degree programs \n \n \n \n \n \n1 \nBachelor of Business Administration \n\u221a \n\u221a \n \n\u221a \n \n2 \nBachelor of Science (Accounting & Finance) \n \n\u221a \n \n\u221a \n \n3 \nBachelor of Science (Artificial Intelligence) \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n \n\u221a \n4 \nBachelor of Science (Business Analytics) \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n \n5 \nBachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) \n \n \n \n\u221a \n \n6 \nBachelor of Science (Computer Science) \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n7 \nBachelor of Science (Cyber Security) \n \n\u221a \n\u221a \n \n \n8 \nBachelor of Science (Data Science) \n \n\u221a \n \n\u221a \n \n9 \nBachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering) \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n10 Bachelor of Science (Financial Technologies) \n \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n \n11 Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering) \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n \nMaster\u2019s degree programs \n \n \n \n \n \n1 \nMaster of Business Administration \n\u221a \n\u221a \n \n\u221a \n \n2 \nMaster of Science (Applied Linguistics) \n \n \n \n\u221a \n \n3 \nMaster of Science (Artificial Intelligence) \n \n\u221a \n \n \n \n4 \nMaster of Science (Business Analytics) \n \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n \n5 \nMaster of Science (Civil Engineering) \n \n \n \n\u221a \n \n6 \nMaster of Science (Computer Networks & \nSecurity) \n \n\u221a \n\u221a \n \n \n7 \nMaster of Science (Computer Science) \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n8 \nMaster of Science (Data Science) \n \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n9 \nMaster of Science (Electrical Engineering) \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a" }, { "type": "text", "page": 12, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 12 of 85 \n \nS# \nDegree program \nPrograms Offered and Campuses \n \n \nCFD \nISB \nKHI \nLHR \nPWR \n10 Master of Science (Management Sciences) \n \n\u221a \n \n \n \n11 Master of Science (Mathematics) \n \n \n \n\u221a \n \n12 Master of Science (Software Engineering) \n \n\u221a \n \n \n \n13 Master of Science (Software Project Management) \n \n \n\u221a \n\u221a \n \n \nPhD degree programs \n \n \n \n \n \n1 \nDoctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering) \n \n \n \n\u221a \n \n2 \nDoctor of Philosophy (Computer Science) \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n3 \nDoctor of Philosophy (Electrical Engineering) \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n\u221a \n \n4 \nDoctor of Philosophy (Management Sciences) \n \n\u221a \n \n\u221a \n \n5 \nDoctor of Philosophy (Mathematics) \n \n \n \n\u221a \n \n6 \nDoctor of Philosophy (Software Engineering) \n \n\u221a \n\u221a" }, { "type": "text", "page": 13, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 13 of 85 \n \n \nChapter-2 Faculty and Staff \n \nFaculty Summary \n \nCampuses \nProf. \nAssoc. \nProfs. \nAsst. Profs. \nAsst. Profs. Lect. Instr. \nLab \nEngrs. \nTotal \n(PhD) \n(non-PhD) \nChiniot-Faisalabad \n2 \n4 \n17 \n8 \n58 \n12 \n2 \n103 \nIslamabad \n19 \n14 \n46 \n16 \n83 \n50 \n8 \n236 \nKarachi \n4 \n6 \n23 \n10 \n84 \n26 \n4 \n157 \nLahore \n16 \n11 \n29 \n21 \n82 \n19 \n10 \n188 \nPeshawar \n1 \n2 \n13 \n3 \n18 \n8 \n6 \n51 \nTotal \n42 \n37 \n128 \n58 \n325 \n115 \n30 \n735 \n \nChiniot-Faisalabad Campus \n \nDepartment \nProfessor \nAssociate \nProfessor \nAssistant \nProfessor \nLecturer \nMale Female Male Female Male Female \nMale \nFemale \nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science \n- \n- \n- \n- \n2 \n- \n3 \n1 \nComputer Science \n1 \n- \n1 \n- \n6 \n2 \n9 \n15 \nElectrical Engineering \n1 \n- \n1 \n- \n3 \n- \n3 \n2 \nManagement Sciences \n- \n- \n1 \n- \n3 \n1 \n3 \n1 \nSciences & Humanities \n- \n- \n1 \n- \n4 \n1 \n5 \n7 \nSoftware Engineering \n- \n- \n- \n- \n2 \n1 \n6 \n3 \nTotal \n2 \n- \n4 \n- \n20 \n5 \n29 \n29 \n2 \n4 \n25 \n58 \nDepartment \nInstructor \nLab Engineer \nOthers \nTotal \nMale Female Male Female Male Female \nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science \n- \n1 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n7 \nComputer Science \n3 \n5 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n42 \nElectrical Engineering \n- \n- \n1 \n1 \n- \n- \n12 \nManagement Sciences \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n9 \nSciences & Humanities \n3 \n- \n- \n- \n1 \n- \n22 \nSoftware Engineering \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n12 \nTotal \n6 \n6 \n1 \n1 \n1 \n- \n104 \n12 \n2 \n1" }, { "type": "text", "page": 14, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 14 of 85 \n \nIslamabad Campus \n \nDepartment \nProfessor \nAssociate \nProfessor \nAssistant \nProfessor \nLecturer \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science \n4 \n- \n1 \n- \n3 \n1 \n7 \n9 \nComputer Engineering \n1 \n- \n- \n- \n3 \n- \n- \n1 \nComputer Science \n4 \n- \n3 \n2 \n5 \n6 \n11 \n9 \nCyber Security \n1 \n- \n2 \n- \n2 \n1 \n2 \n2 \nElectrical Engineering \n2 \n- \n1 \n- \n7 \n- \n2 \n2 \nManagement Sciences \n2 \n1 \n2 \n- \n12 \n5 \n9 \n5 \nSciences & Humanities \n3 \n- \n1 \n1 \n2 \n8 \n5 \n10 \nSoftware Engineering \n1 \n- \n1 \n- \n3 \n4 \n5 \n4 \nTotal \n18 \n1 \n11 \n3 \n37 \n25 \n41 \n42 \n19 \n14 \n62 \n83 \nDepartment \nInstructor \nLab Engineer \nOthers \nTotal \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \n \nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science \n5 \n6 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n36 \nComputer Engineering \n- \n- \n1 \n1 \n- \n- \n7 \nComputer Science \n3 \n6 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n49 \nCyber Security \n2 \n3 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n15 \nElectrical Engineering \n- \n- \n3 \n3 \n- \n- \n20 \nManagement Sciences \n4 \n3 \n- \n- \n1 \n- \n44 \nSciences & Humanities \n1 \n10 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n41 \nSoftware Engineering \n2 \n5 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n25 \nTotal \n17 \n33 \n4 \n4 \n1 \n- \n237 \n50 \n8 \n1" }, { "type": "text", "page": 15, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 15 of 85 \n \n \nKarachi Campus \n \nDepartment \nProfessor \nAssociate \nProfessor \nAssistant Professor \nLecturer \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science \n1 \n- \n- \n- \n2 \n1 \n2 \n3 \nComputer Science \n3 \n- \n1 \n- \n8 \n4 \n8 \n14 \nCyber Security \n- \n- \n- \n- \n2 \n- \n7 \n2 \nElectrical Engineering \n- \n- \n2 \n- \n4 \n1 \n3 \n3 \nManagement Sciences \n- \n- \n- \n1 \n4 \n- \n3 \n2 \nSciences & Humanities \n- \n- \n1 \n- \n5 \n1 \n10 \n20 \nSoftware Engineering \n- \n- \n1 \n- \n1 \n- \n2 \n5 \nTotal \n4 \n- \n5 \n1 \n26 \n7 \n35 \n49 \n4 \n6 \n33 \n84 \nDepartment \nInstructor \nLab Engineer \nOthers \nTotal \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science \n4 \n2 \n- \n- \n1 \n- \n16 \nComputer Science \n7 \n9 \n- \n- \n2 \n- \n56 \nCyber Security \n2 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n13 \nElectrical Engineering \n- \n- \n4 \n- \n- \n- \n17 \nManagement Sciences \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n10 \nSciences & Humanities \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n37 \nSoftware Engineering \n1 \n1 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n11 \nTotal \n14 \n12 \n4 \n- \n3 \n- \n160 \n26 \n4 \n3" }, { "type": "text", "page": 16, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 16 of 85 \n \n \nLahore Campus \n \nDepartment \nProfessor \nAssociate \nProfessor \nAssistant \nProfessor \nLecturer \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science \n1 \n- \n- \n1 \n1 \n2 \n2 \n5 \nCivil Engineering \n2 \n- \n1 \n- \n4 \n- \n5 \n2 \nComputer Science \n2 \n2 \n2 \n1 \n9 \n6 \n10 \n12 \nCyber Security \n- \n- \n2 \n- \n1 \n- \n- \n- \nElectrical Engineering \n2 \n1 \n1 \n- \n4 \n3 \n4 \n4 \nManagement Sciences \n1 \n- \n1 \n- \n6 \n3 \n3 \n10 \nSciences & Humanities \n3 \n2 \n- \n1 \n2 \n7 \n5 \n10 \nSoftware Engineering \n- \n- \n1 \n- \n2 \n- \n4 \n6 \nTotal \n11 \n5 \n8 \n3 \n29 \n21 \n33 \n49 \n16 \n11 \n50 \n82 \nDepartment \nInstructor \nLab Engineer \nOthers \nTotal \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \n \nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science \n1 \n1 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n14 \nCivil Engineering \n- \n- \n5 \n1 \n- \n- \n20 \nComputer Science \n5 \n3 \n- \n- \n1 \n- \n53 \nCyber Security \n1 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n4 \nElectrical Engineering \n- \n- \n1 \n3 \n- \n- \n23 \nManagement Sciences \n- \n6 \n- \n- \n- \n1 \n31 \nSciences & Humanities \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n30 \nSoftware Engineering \n2 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n1 \n16 \nTotal \n9 \n10 \n6 \n4 \n1 \n2 \n191 \n19 \n10 \n3" }, { "type": "text", "page": 17, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 17 of 85 \n \n \nPeshawar Campus \n \nDepartment \nProfessor \nAssociate \nProfessor \nAssistant \nProfessor \nLecturer \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nComputer Engineering \n- \n- \n- \n- \n2 \n- \n1 \n- \nComputer Science \n1 \n- \n2 \n- \n9 \n- \n7 \n2 \nElectrical Engineering \n- \n- \n- \n- \n2 \n- \n- \n- \nSciences & Humanities \n- \n- \n- \n- \n3 \n- \n4 \n4 \nTotal \n1 \n- \n2 \n- \n16 \n- \n12 \n6 \n1 \n2 \n16 \n18 \nDepartment \nInstructor \nLab Engineer \nOthers \nTotal \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \nMale \nFemale \n \nComputer Engineering \n- \n- \n3 \n1 \n- \n- \n7 \nComputer Science \n6 \n1 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n28 \nElectrical Engineering \n- \n- \n2 \n- \n- \n- \n4 \nSciences & Humanities \n1 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n12 \nTotal \n7 \n1 \n5 \n1 \n- \n- \n51 \n8 \n6 \n-" }, { "type": "text", "page": 18, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 18 of 85 \n \nChapter-3 Students\u2019 Profile \n \n1. Applications Statistics (Discipline Wise) \n \n \nBBA \nBS(AF) BS(AI) BS(BA) BS(CS) BS(CV) BS(CYS) BS(DS) BS(EE) \nBS(FT) \nBS(SE) \nTotal \nCFD \nApplicants \n5 \n \n23 \n4 \n111 \n \n \n \n2 \n \n37 \n182 \nOffers \n3 \n \n13 \n3 \n17 \n \n \n \n2 \n \n5 \n43 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nISB \nApplicants \n27 \n15 \n235 \n9 \n887 \n \n82 \n36 \n49 \n12 \n250 \n1,602 \nOffers \n17 \n11 \n4 \n4 \n34 \n \n5 \n4 \n7 \n7 \n8 \n101 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nKHI \nApplicants \n \n \n32 \n1 \n372 \n \n10 \n \n7 \n2 \n79 \n503 \nOffers \n \n \n1 \n \n30 \n \n2 \n \n8 \n2 \n1 \n44 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLHR \nApplicants \n23 \n8 \n \n10 \n1,145 \n13 \n \n72 \n21 \n5 \n198 \n1,495 \nOffers \n13 \n5 \n \n6 \n46 \n6 \n \n9 \n10 \n3 \n4 \n102 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPWR \nApplicants \n \n \n4 \n \n10 \n \n \n \n2 \n \n9 \n25 \nOffers \n \n \n \n \n7 \n \n \n \n \n \n5 \n12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTotal Applicants \n55 \n23 \n294 \n24 \n2,525 \n13 \n92 \n108 \n81 \n19 \n573 \n3,807 \nTotal Offers \n33 \n16 \n18 \n13 \n134 \n6 \n7 \n13 \n27 \n12 \n23 \n302" }, { "type": "text", "page": 19, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 19 of 85 \n \nGraduation Summary \n \nBBA \nBS (AF) \nBS (AI) \nBS (BA) \nBS (CS) \nBS (CV) \nBS (CY) \nBS (DS) \nBS (EE) \nBS (FT) \nBS (SE) \nG. Total \n2023-24 \nKarachi \n12 \n- \n32 \n- \n577 \n- \n29 \n- \n87 \n- \n144 \n881 \nLahore \n90 \n41 \n- \n- \n428 \n82 \n- \n25 \n127 \n- \n62 \n855 \nIslamabad \n107 \n63 \n100 \n- \n479 \n- \n52 \n43 \n76 \n- \n117 \n1,037 \nPeshawar \n- \n- \n- \n- \n89 \n- \n- \n- \n17 \n- \n18 \n124 \nFaisalabad \n44 \n- \n- \n- \n316 \n- \n- \n- \n71 \n- \n102 \n533 \n \nG. Total \n253 \n104 \n132 \n \n1889 \n82 \n81 \n68 \n378 \n \n443 \n3430 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nMBA \nMBA (1.5) \nMS (AF) \nMS (CNS) \nMS (CS) \nMS (CV) \nMS (DS) \nMS (EE) \nMS (Ling) \nMS (MG) \nMS(Math) \nG. Total \n2023-24 \nKarachi \n- \n- \n- \n18 \n39 \n- \n59 \n1 \n- \n- \n- \n117 \nLahore \n53 \n- \n- \n- \n22 \n39 \n21 \n- \n14 \n- \n13 \n162 \nIslamabad \n26 \n- \n- \n18 \n15 \n- \n26 \n12 \n- \n4 \n0 \n101 \nPeshawar \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n2 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n2 \nFaisalabad \n2 \n- \n- \n- \n14 \n- \n- \n2 \n- \n- \n- \n18 \n \nG. Total \n81 \n- \n- \n36 \n90 \n39 \n108 \n15 \n14 \n4 \n13 \n400 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nMS (SE) \nMS (SPM) \nMS (AI) \nMS (BA) \nPhD (CS) \nPhD (EE) \nPhD (Math) \nPhD (MG) \nPhD (MS) \nPhD (SE) \nPhD (CV) \nG. Total \n2023-24 \nKarachi \n- \n40 \n- \n- \n4 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n44 \nLahore \n- \n18 \n- \n55 \n1 \n- \n1 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n75 \nIslamabad \n15 \n0 \n24 \n16 \n3 \n2 \n- \n3 \n- \n2 \n- \n65 \nPeshawar \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \nFaisalabad \n- \n- \n- \n- \n2 \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n- \n2 \n \nG. Total \n15 \n58 \n24 \n71 \n10 \n2 \n1 \n3 \n- \n2 \n- \n186" }, { "type": "text", "page": 20, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 20 of 85 \n \nChapter-4 Academic Activities \nCHINIOT-FAISALABAD Campus \n \n76th Convocation of the University \nThe 76th Convocation of the University was held on November 19, 2023 in CFD Campus. \nMr. Mian Muhammad Mansha, Chairman Nishat Group was the chief guest. Mr. Qaiser \nAhmad Sheikh, Former Member National Assembly of Pakistan and Member Board of \nGovernors NUCES was the guest of honor. The convocation was attended by Dr. Aftab \nAhmad Maroof, Rector of the University, Dr. Shahzad Sarfraz, Campus Director, faculty, \ngraduating students and the parents. The Rector urged the students to continue process of \nlearning throughout their lives and lead their respective fields through passion, sacrifice and \nunusual commitment. The Guest of Honor shared some of the Government\u2019s achievements \nfor improvement in quality of education in Pakistan. Degrees were conferred to 350 \ngraduates. \n \nMedal Distribution \nThe medal distribution ceremony of CFD Campus was held on May 04, 2024. Dr. \nMuhammad Amjad Saqib, Chairman & Founder of Akhuwat Foundation was the chief \nguest. The chief guest gave away the medals to 80 position holders for their exceptional \nperformance in the Spring-2023 and Fall-2023 semesters. Worthy Chief Guest along with \nRector and Campus Director also distributed certificates among the staff and faculty \nmembers who have been serving this prestigious institution for 10 years. \n \nForeign and Local Academic Linkages \n \n1- International Conference on IT and Industrial Technologies \nFAST National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences, Chiniot-Faisalabad \norganized the 2nd International Conference on IT and Industrial Technologies 2023 \n(ICIT'23) where researchers from all over the world and Pakistan joined us to share \nthe fruits of their findings and research with us. It was a wonderful journey. Dr. \nAftab Maroof, our esteemed Rector, graced the hall of the CFD Campus with his \npresence, as program Conference Chair, and Dr. Shahzad Sarfraz as the Program \nGeneral Chair. Dr. Umar Aftab, Dr. Usman Habib, Mr. Adeel Ashraf, and Mr. \nUsman Joyia served as Program Co-Chair. \n \n2- Seminar on Side-Channel Information Leakage -The Night is Dark \nand Full of Terrors \nFAST NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad campus invited Dr. Maria Mushtaq, Associate \nProfessor at Telecom Paris, France for seminar on Side-Channel Information \nLeakage -The Night is Dark and Full of Terrors. The seminar was held on 24 August \n2023. Her talk shed light on the vulnerabilities arising from side-channel attacks, \nwhich exploit indirect information leakage to compromise sensitive systems. The \nsession provided a platform for faculty, students, and researchers to deepen their \nunderstanding of side-channel attacks and their implications on data security. The \nseminar was highly engaging, with an interactive Q&A session that encouraged \nactive participation and knowledge sharing. This event was a part of campus's" }, { "type": "text", "page": 21, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 21 of 85 \n \ncommitment to fostering academic excellence by bringing global perspectives to the \nforefront of education and research. \n \n3- Seminar on Breaking Myths \nFAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus organized a seminar titled \"Breaking \nMyths\", conducted by Mr. Haider Miraj, the CEO of Askolay on 30 August 2023. \nThe seminar was specifically designed for final-year students, aiming to empower \nthem with insights and strategies to excel in their professional lives. Mr. Haider \naddressed common misconceptions about career growth and professional success, \noffering practical advice on navigating workplace challenges, building a personal \nbrand, and staying resilient in the face of uncertainties. \n \n4- Seminar on Career Opportunities Through LinkedIn \nFAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus hosted a seminar titled \"Career \nOpportunities Through LinkedIn\", conducted by Mr. Aown Muhammad Sahi, a \nLinkedIn coach at the National Incubation Center (NIC) on 30 August 2023. The \nseminar focused on equipping students with the knowledge and skills to leverage \nLinkedIn effectively for career advancement. The speaker provided practical \nguidance on building a compelling LinkedIn profile, networking with industry \nprofessionals, and discovering job opportunities. He also shared insights into \nLinkedIn's role as a powerful tool for personal branding and professional \ndevelopment in the digital age. \n \n5- Seminar on Undergraduate Semester Exchange (UGRAD) Program \nOn 4th September 2023, FAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus organized an \ninformative seminar on the Undergraduate Semester Exchange (UGRAD) Program. \nThe session was conducted by Mr. Usman Abid, Software Engineer at Jet Health \nSolutions, and Mr. Soban Amir, a UGRAD Scholarship Holder from FAST-NUCES \nChiniot-Faisalabad Campus. The seminar provided students with detailed insights \ninto the UGRAD program, covering the application process, eligibility criteria, and \nbenefits of participating in a semester exchange. Drawing from their experiences, \nthe speakers highlighted the transformative impact of studying abroad, emphasizing \npersonal growth, academic enrichment, and cultural exchange. The seminar \nencouraged students to consider global academic opportunities and provided \npractical tips for crafting competitive scholarship applications. \n \n6- Seminar on Coping with Stress and Anxiety \nFAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus conducted a seminar titled Coping with \nStress and Anxiety delivered by Ms. Zartash Naqvi, Lecturer at FAST-NUCES CFD \nCampus on 6th September 2023. The seminar aimed to equip students with practical \nstrategies to manage their mental well-being effectively. The speaker highlighted \nthe causes and symptoms of stress and anxiety, offering actionable tips to cope with \nacademic pressure, maintain a balanced lifestyle, and seek support when needed. \n \n7- Seminar on Latest in AI and Freelancing 2.0 with Career Growth \nOn 13th September 2023, FAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus organized an \nengaging seminar titled Latest in AI and Freelancing 2.0 with Career Growth. The \nsession was led by Dr. Irfan Malik, Founder & CEO of Xeven Solutions, and Dr. \nSheraz Naseer, Head of Artificial Intelligence at Xeven Solutions. The seminar" }, { "type": "text", "page": 22, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 22 of 85 \n \nfocused on the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its integration \nwith freelancing platforms, emphasizing new opportunities for career growth in the \ndigital economy. Dr. Sheeraz shared insights on the rapid advancements in AI \ntechnologies and their implications for various industries, while Dr. Irfan \nhighlighted how AI-driven solutions are reshaping freelancing workflows and \ncreating innovative avenues for professionals. \nThe speakers shared advice on building a successful freelancing career in the context \nof AI-driven marketplaces, underscoring skills development, adaptability, and \nleveraging emerging technologies. \n \n8- Seminar on Safe & Informed Migration - Work & Study Abroad \nOn 13th September 2023, FAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus hosted a \nseminar titled \"Safe & Informed Migration - Work & Study Abroad\". The speaker \nwas Ms. Shahzia Rafique, Counsellor at Migrant Resource Center Lahore. The \nseminar provided valuable insights into safe migration practices, opportunities for \nstudying and working abroad, and navigating the migration process effectively. The \npurpose was to share clarity on essential requirements and resources for pursuing \ninternational education and careers. \n \n9- Seminar on Resolving Conflicts and Cultivating a Positive Outlook \nThe campus organized a seminar on \"Resolving Conflicts and Cultivating a Positive \nOutlook\" by Mr. Talha Javed, Unit Head Organizational Development at Interloop \nHoldings Private Limited on 20th September 2023. The session focused on practical \nstrategies for managing conflicts, improving communication, and fostering a \npositive mindset, equipping students with skills for personal and professional \ngrowth. \n \n10. Seminar on Transition from Student Life to Techforce \nOn 4th October 2023, Mr. Ahmed Buksh, Co-Founder of Cogent Labs, delivered an \ninsightful session on \"Transition from Student Life to Techforce\". The session was \ndesigned to equip students with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the shift \nfrom academic life to the professional tech industry. The speaker offered guidance \non career planning, skills development, and adapting to professional environments. \nThe interactive nature of the seminar allowed students to seek guidance on \novercoming common hurdles faced during the early stages of their careers. \n \n11. Seminar on Navigating the Challenges of Negative Influences on \nStudents \nFAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus hosted a seminar addressing \n\"Navigating the Challenges of Negative Influences on Students\" on 11th October \n2023. The session was conducted by Ms. Zartash Naqvi and Ms. Anoosha Rehan, \nLecturers at FAST-NUCES CFD Campus. The discussion centered on identifying \nand overcoming negative influences, fostering resilience, and promoting a \nsupportive environment for students' personal and academic growth. \n \n12. Seminar on Opening Up the Horizons An Insight into the World of \nScholarships, Fellowships & Exchanges Abroad \nMr. Waqar Baig, Assistant Professor at FAST-NUCES Lahore, delivered an \ninformative session titled \"Opening Up the Horizons An Insight into the World of" }, { "type": "text", "page": 23, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 23 of 85 \n \nScholarships, Fellowships & Exchanges Abroad\" on 11th October 2023. The \nseminar aimed to guide students on opportunities for global academic and \nprofessional growth, providing details on various scholarship and fellowship \nprograms, application processes, and tips for crafting competitive applications. The \nsession inspired inspiring students to pursue these prestigious opportunities and they \ngained valuable resources and insights to kickstart their journey toward studying or \nworking abroad. \n \n13. Seminar on Palestine - Israel Conflict A Historic Perspective \nDr. Rizwan Ullah Kokab, Professor and Chairman of the Department of History at \nGCUF, delivered an insightful seminar titled \"Palestine - Israel Conflict A Historic \nPerspective\" on 18th October 2023. The session delved into the historical context, \ncauses and implications of the long-standing conflict, offering students a \ncomprehensive understanding of its socio-political dimensions. He also provided \nclear view of the atrocities committed by the Israeli forces on the Palestinian people. \n \n14. Seminar on How to Ace Your Professional Journey \nFAST NUVCES CFD Campus conducted a seminar on \"How to Ace Your \nProfessional Journey\". Ms. Siroosh Tahir, People and Culture Specialist at \nCrewlogix Technologies, delivered the seminar on 18th October 2023. The session \nfocused on essential career skills, including effective communication, workplace \nadaptability, and focus on interpersonal skills. \n \n15. Panel Discussion on Understanding Application Development From \nCS & SE Professional Perspective \nOn 1st November 2023, FAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus organized a \npanel discussion titled \"Understanding Application Development From CS & SE \nProfessional Perspective\". The session brought together esteemed faculty and \nindustry experts, including \nMr. Owais Ahmad Khan, CEO of Zai Systems \nMr. Affan Rauf, HoD-SE & Assistant Professor, FAST CFD \nDr. Qamar Uz Zaman, Assistant Professor, FAST CFD \nMr. Rizwan Ul Haq, Assistant Professor, FAST CFD \nMr. Jawad Khalid Cheema, Lecturer, FAST CFD \nThe panelists discussed the practical and theoretical aspects of application \ndevelopment, highlighting the skills required in the field, challenges faced by \nprofessionals, and emerging trends in software engineering and computer science. \nStudents gained valuable insights into how to align their Final Year Projects with \nindustry needs and future career paths. \n \n16. Webinar on Unveiling the World of Cyber Security A Path to \nSecure Future \nMs. Kainat Rizwan, CEO of KaiRiz Cyber Technologies, Cyber Consultant, and \nEthical Hacker delivered an engaging webinar titled \"Unveiling the World of Cyber \nSecurity A Path to Secure Future\" on 11th November 2023. The session introduced \nstudents to the critical and ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, discussing the \nimportance of protecting digital infrastructures and the growing demand for \ncybersecurity professionals. The speaker shared insights into the current challenges" }, { "type": "text", "page": 24, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 24 of 85 \n \nin the cybersecurity domain, including common vulnerabilities and the ethical \nconsiderations of hacking. \n \n17. Seminar on CV Writing and Interview Skills \nFAST NUCES CFD Campus organized an interactive session on \"CV Writing and \nInterview Skills\" on 15th November 2023. Mr. Rumayle Shahid, Project Lead at \nFoster Learning, was speaker of the session. This seminar provided practical \nguidance to students on crafting compelling resumes and preparing for job \ninterviews. The speaker covered key aspects such as structuring a CV to highlight \nrelevant skills, experience, and achievements, as well as the importance of tailoring \nthe CV to specific job roles. \nAdditionally, the session included useful tips on handling interview questions with \nconfidence, demonstrating soft skills, and making a lasting impression. \n \n18. Webinar on Learning Effective Strategies for Building Impactful \nSolutions \nMr. Omair, CEO of IgniCube, delivered a thought-provoking webinar titled \n\"Learning Effective Strategies for Building Impactful Solutions\" on 18th November \n2023. This session emphasized the importance of problem-solving, creativity, and \nstrategic thinking in the development of impactful business and tech solutions. \n \n19. Webinar on Self Alignment to Start Up \nMr. Rana Asif Rubbani, CEO & Founder of Uworx Group, delivered a webinar titled \n\"Self-Alignment to Start Up\" on 2nd December 2023. The seminar focused on the \nentrepreneurial mindset and how students can align their skills, passions, and values \nto build successful startups.Mr. Rubbani provided valuable insights into the \nchallenges and opportunities in the startup world. The session also addressed the \nimportance of adaptability and resilience in the entrepreneurial journey. \n \n20. Seminar on Awareness Session on Empowering Freelancing \nJourney by HBL \nOn Thursday, 25th April 2024, Mr. Rizwan Siddique, Cluster Manager at HBL \nFaisalabad, and Mr. Umar Tehsin Baig, Relationship Manager for B2B Sales, \ndelivered an Awareness Session on Empowering Freelancing Journey. The session \nfocused on how freelancers can leverage financial tools and services to streamline \ntheir operations, boost productivity, and grow their businesses. The goal was to \nempower students to take control of their freelance ventures with the right tools and \nstrategies. \n \n21. Webinar on Navigating the World of Freelancing Strategies for \nSuccess in UI/UX \nOn 4th May 2024, Mr. Kaleem Cheema, Web Designer at PackageX, delivered a \nsession on \"Navigating the World of Freelancing Strategies for Success in UI/UX\". \nThe seminar focused on how students can successfully navigate the world of \nfreelancing, specifically in the field of UI/UX design. Mr. Cheema shared valuable \ninsights on how to build a strong portfolio, attract clients, and manage projects in \nthe highly competitive world of freelancing. He will also provide practical tips on \nstaying up-to-updated with the latest design trends and tools, ensuring students are \nwell-equipped to succeed as UI/UX freelancers." }, { "type": "text", "page": 25, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 25 of 85 \n \n \n22. Seminar on UX Design as a Career \nMr. Haider Ali, Lead Product Designer at Evento Solutions LLC, conducted a \nseminar on \"UX Design as a Career\" on 8th May 2024,. This session introduced \nstudents to the growing field of UX design and how it offers diverse career \nopportunities in technology, business, and consumer products. \n \n23. Webinar on Introducing NoCode \nMr. Zubair Lutfullah Kakakhel, Founder of AZKY Tech Labs, delivered a webinar \ntitled \"Introducing NoCode\" on 9th May 2024,. This session introduced students to \nthe world of NoCode platforms and how they can use these tools to create apps, \nwebsites, and automate workflows without needing advanced coding skills. The \nspeaker demonstrated how NoCode platforms are transforming the way businesses \nand individuals build digital products, making it more accessible for non-technical \nusers." }, { "type": "text", "page": 26, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 26 of 85 \n \nISLAMABAD CAMPUS \n \nMedal distribution ceremony \nFAST-NUCES Islamabad Campus proudly celebrated its top achievers at the Spring 2024 \nMedal Distribution Ceremony on April 26, 2024 where students and their proud parents \njoined to honor outstanding academic performance. At the Spring 2024 Medal Distribution \nCeremony, FAST - NUCES recognized its top performers. Medals and certificates were \nawarded to students in celebration of their academic success. \n \n73rd Convocation of the University \nIslamabad campus hosted 74th convocation on October 21, 2023. Dr. Samar Mubarakmand, \nPakistani nuclear physicist was the Chief Guest. Degrees were conferred to 530 Bachelor \nand Masters Graduates. Medals were awarded to the top three position holders for their \nexcellent academic performances. Dr. Aftab Ahmed Maroof Rector FAST NUCES, in his \nwelcome speech, congratulated the students and their parents for achieving this milestone \nin their lives. He emphasized that growth in the career depends upon competence and \ncommitment. The Rector said that character-building and personality-development of the \nyouth should be the foremost goal of education. Honesty and truth are key attributes that \nresult in the professional growth. He congratulated the students and their parents and urged \nthem to always work hard with commitment and bring glory to themselves, their parents \nand the university. \n \nJob Fair \nFAST-NUCES, Islamabad Campus organized the Open House & Job Fair 2024 on 25th \nApril 2024. More than 120 industry partners, including MNCs, top IT & telecom companies, \nsoftware houses, leading banks and emerging startups participated in the event. 400 plus \ngraduates of BS(CS), BS(EE), BBA, and BS(AF) showcased their Final Year Projects. \nCompanies also interviewed the graduating students for different roles. Valued industry \npartners appreciated the efforts of Islamabad Campus to connect the young talent with \nindustry. \n \nHuawei ICT Innovation Global Competition 2022-23 (China) \nCongratulations to our incredible team (Minhal Zafar, Muhammad Shaheer, and Hyder Ali) \nunder the supervision of Ma'am Noor ul Ain from FAST NUCES ISLAMABAD has \nemerged victorious, clinching the 3rd prize in the Huawei ICT Innovation Global \nCompetition 2022-23 (China). It's an absolute honor to witness our students' exceptional \ntalent and dedication being recognized on an international platform. Huawei ICT \nCompetition 2022-2023 Global Final concluded in Shenzhen, drawing to a close the seventh \ninstallment of this competition. The first to be held in person since 2019, the event\u2019s \nculmination was a competition between finalists in 146 teams from 36 countries. Before the \nFinal, more than 120,000 students from more than 2000 universities in 74 countries and \nregions around the world took part in the ICT Competition. One of our Students Umar Raza \nPakista_Team_2 from FAST-NUCES Islamabad campus clinched 3rd position in Huawei \nICT Championship 2022-2023 Global Final. \n \nPakistan Cyber Security Challenge 2023 \nMr. Muhammad Abdullah Abid, Lecturer in the Cyber Security department, and his team \nmember Sameem Shabbir, secured the 1st prize in the Professional Category at the Pakistan \nCyber Security Challenge 2023. This national-level competition saw participation from" }, { "type": "text", "page": 27, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 27 of 85 \n \nresearchers and industry professionals. The competition focused on solving cryptographic \nchallenges and designing solutions based on cryptography. We are extremely proud of this \nincredible achievement and here's to more triumph in the future. \n \nNational Debate Championship \nWe are pleased to inform you that our students won the National debate championship. The \nGIKI Open (Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute Open All Pakistan National Debating \nChampionship) took place from the 23rd to the 25th of January '24. The prestigious trophy, \nwhich has been moving from city to city and even country to country, has finally been \nbrought to Islamabad by the FAST Debating Society. This achievement is a triumph not \nonly for FAST but also for the entire Islamabad and Rawalpindi debate circuit, as it has not \nbeen accomplished for the past 5-6 years. Teams from across the nation and various \ninstitutions gather to attend and compete in a grueling 3-day event consisting of 4-7 rounds. \n \nDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) \nFAST-NUCES, Islamabad Campus, in its dedication to promoting Diversity, Equity and \nInclusion (DEI), attended the launch of the MobilinkHER (Women Returnship Program) \n2024. Under the umbrella of \"Nation building through supporting females\"- NRPU project, \nthis launch was attended by the *Gender DEI Toolkit Volume III* team and the team \nworking on *Women in Stem and Finance*. In addition to this, Dr. Mehreen Alam and her \ninnovative team, who are working on the *Gender DEI Chatbot*, also attended the event, \nalongside our students, who were also actively involved in this initiative and gained valuable \ninsights, showcasing our collective effort to nurture an inclusive and empowering \nenvironment for women. Together, we're shaping a brighter, more inclusive future. \n \n5G Innovation Hackathon \nA landmark 5G Innovation Hackathon, a joint effort by leading telecom Jazz, the National \nUniversity of Sciences and Technology (NUST), the National IT Board (NITB), and Code \nfor Pakistan (CfP) concluded successfully in Islamabad. Technology partners Oppo, \nHuawei, and Tecno supported the event at the Jazz 5G Research Lab situated within the \nSchool of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Sciences (SINES) NUST. It showcased the \ntransformative power of 5G through innovative solutions developed by some of Pakistan\u2019s \nbrightest young minds. Team Patronus comprising of Ms Zara, Ms Faryal, and Ms. Masham \nan all-girls team from FAST-NU Islamabad, emerged victorious for their innovative \n\u201cRemote Healthcare using WiFi\u201d project. This system utilizes 5G- enhanced WiFi signals \nfor remote patient monitoring, including vital signs, fall detection, and breathing patterns. \nRector FAST-NUCES Dr. Aftab Maroof and Campus Director Dr. Waseem Shahzad \ncongratulate students Ms. Zara, Ms. Faryal, and Ms. Masham from FAST-NU Islamabad \nfor their victory at the landmark 5G Innovation Hackathon in Islamabad. Their winning \nproject, \"Remote Healthcare using WiFi,\" showcased at the Jazz 5G Research Lab within \nNUST's School of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Sciences, highlights the transformative \npotential of 5G technology. \n \nNUMLOGIC 2024 \nWe are pleased to share that among 113 competing teams at the recent NUMLOGIC 2024 \nprogramming competition, our FAST NUCES team, \"Ayro Function,\" won this \ncompetition. We congratulate the winning team and their faculty mentors. With continued \nsupport and encouragement, we are confident that our students will continue to achieve \nexcellence in various endeavors, representing FAST-NUCES with distinction." }, { "type": "text", "page": 28, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 28 of 85 \n \n \n3rd IBA SBS International Conference \nUndergraduate students of FAST-NUCES, Islamabad Campus proudly presented their \nresearch conference papers under the supervision of Ms. Sarah Khan in IBA Karachi at the \n3rd IBA SBS International Conference held on May 30-31, 2024. The conference papers \ndeveloped around Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots. \n \nVyrothon Hackathon \nFAST NUCES Dominates Vyrothon, Winning 1st and 2nd Places with Innovative AI \nSolutions. At the recent Vyrothon hackathon, teams from FAST-NUCES Islamabad secured \ntop positions among fierce competition from NUST and GIKI. Team ImaginAI's \n\"FASTrack\" revolutionized Applicant Tracking Systems with generative AI, earning first \nplace. Team Let Me Think's groundbreaking 2D-to-3D environment interaction app took \nsecond. These achievements highlight FAST-NUCES' commitment to innovation and \nexcellence in generative AI and that FAST NUCES remains the vanguard of technological \ninnovation, continuously pushing boundaries and setting new standards of excellence. \n \nCUST Hackathon 2024 \nFAST-NUCES has once again proven its dominance, securing first place at the CUST \nHackathon 2024. The event, hosted by CUST in collaboration with Huawei, the Pakistan \nDevelopers Community, and the TensorFlow User Group Islamabad, saw over 60 teams \nfrom prestigious universities such as NUST and UET across Pakistan compete. Students \nHuzaifa Khan, Hashim Muhammad Nadeem, and Shahryar Adil showcased a \ngroundbreaking prototype that leverages LLMs and self-learning agents for automated \nsoftware testing and validation, exemplifying best practices in software engineering. This \nvictory underscores FAST-NUCES' unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence in \ngenerative AI, reaffirming its position at the forefront of technological advancement, \ncontinuously pushing boundaries and setting new standards of excellence. \n \nHuawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 \nFAST NUCES Islamabad Campus students won the Grand Prize at the Huawei ICT \nCompetition 2023-2024 global finals in Shenzhen, China. On May 26, 2024, Team Groc-\nPOS, comprising Usama Hameed Awan, Hamza Rehan, and Abdullah Khalid, under the \nsupervision of Ms. Sidra Khalid, presented an innovative project that impressed the judges \nwith its creativity and technical prowess. They secured the top position in the Middle East \nand Central Asia Region and ultimately won the Grand Prize. The global finals, held at \nHuawei headquarters in Shenzhen, featured over 170,000 students from more than 2,000 \nuniversities across 80+ countries. Teams from 16 countries, including Jordan, T\u00fcrkiye, \nGreece, Iraq, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Brazil, Pakistan, Colombia, Brunei, Philippines, \nLaos, Thailand, and South Africa, participated, showcasing their ideas in emerging \ntechnologies like AI, IoT, big data, Huawei Cloud, and HarmonyOS. The Groc-POS team \nalso showcased their project at the Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) booth by \nwinning the regional top position. \n \nNationwide Data Hackathon \nFAST-NUCES Islamabad campus is thrilled to announce its 2nd position in the Nationwide \nData Hackathon organized by Jazz! Our talented students from the department of DS and \nAI, Areeba Riaz, Kisaa Fatima, and Maryam Noor Fatima, showcased exceptional creativity \nand data visualization skills using Tableau, beating over 500 teams and 1,400 students from" }, { "type": "text", "page": 29, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 29 of 85 \n \nall over the country. Dr. Sadia Nadeem was invited on stage by Jazz to present the winning \nstudents a cash prize of Rs.250,000, The event was attended by Farah Sheikh (Head of \nTalent Learning & Culture), Fatima Akhtar (Head of Corporate Communications & \nSustainability), Tazeen Shahid (Chief People Officer), Syed Fakhar Ahmed (Chief \nCorporate & Regulatory Officer), Kazim Mujtaba (Chief Commercial Officer), Saima \nKamila Khan (Chief Legal Officer), Ali Naseer (Chief Data & Strategy Officer), and Jawad \nAli (Head of HR Business Partnership) from Jazz. Dr. Waseem Shahzad (Director \nIslamabad Campus), Dr. Sadia Nadeem (Dean Faculty of Management Sciences) and Adil \nKazi, (Director Centre of Executive Education) from FAST (Islamabad Campus) attended \nthe event. \n \nLambda Bonanza event at Elixir Technologies \nWe want to extend our sincere gratitude and heartfelt congratulations to our students for \ntheir exceptional participation in the recent Lambda Bonanza event at Elixir Technologies. \nNine students from FAST participated, and it was a delight to witness their impressive \nperformance, with some securing 3rd place. \nWinning Students \nFakhar Abbas (Team Member, Al-Fajar Alpha, secured 3rd Place in competition) \nQalander Aziz (Team Member, Al-Fajar Beta, secured 3rd Place in competition) \n \nCompliment by Elixir Technologies \n\"Their success is a testament to the quality of education and guidance they receive at FAST \nUniversity. The collaboration between your institution and our company has proven to be a \nfruitful example of the power of industry-academia linkages. The event provided the \nstudents with a valuable opportunity to learn and grow under the supervision of our \nexperienced employees, and they rose to the occasion admirably.\" \n \nEducation Info Fair 2024 \nThe FAST-NUCES Islamabad team, led by Ms. Laraib Asif, attended the Education Info \nFair 2024 at six colleges, organized by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional \nDevelopment. During the six-day event, they interacted with prospective students, \nproviding valuable information about their programs, admission schedules, career \nprospects, and the benefits of studying at FAST-NUCES. This initiative helped students \nmake informed decisions about their higher education. \n \nAdvanced AI Bootcamp held at SEECS, NUST \nWe are incredibly proud to announce that Abdullah Ashfaq (CS 22nd Batch) and Jawad \nHaleem (EE 20th Batch), students from FAST NUCES, recently participated in the \nAdvanced AI Bootcamp held at SEECS, NUST, and delivered an outstanding performance. \nTheir Capstone Project, which involved converting LaTeX to Python code, achieved a \nremarkable 98.3% accuracy\u2014the highest among all teams! Their exceptional work and \ninnovation earned them First Prize, a testament to their dedication, creativity, and technical \nexpertise. Congratulations to Abdullah and Jawad for representing FAST NUCES with such \ndistinction and bringing home this honor! \n \nLUMS Pre-ABP 2024 International Online Debate Tournament \nHeartiest congratulations to Ms. Maryam Agha for her outstanding achievement as she \ntriumphantly clinches victory in the Novice Category Finals and takes home the coveted \nBest Speaker award at the LUMS Pre-ABP 2024 International Online Debate Tournament!" }, { "type": "text", "page": 30, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 30 of 85 \n \n\ud83c\udfc6\ud83c\udf89.Her dedication, eloquence, and remarkable debating skills have shined through in \nthis prestigious event, bringing immense pride to FAST-NUCES. \n \nSpeed Programming Competition \nWe are thrilled to announce that our students, Junaid Zeb and Sameed Ahmed, have made \nus proud by securing 1st place in the Speed Programming Competition held at COMSATS \nUniversity Islamabad on October 10th, 2024! Competing against more than 95 teams, their \nhard work and dedication earned them the top spot along with a cash prize of PKR 20,000. \nThis outstanding achievement showcases the talent of our students and the strength of our \nacademic programs. \n \nHEC All Pakistan Inter-University Taekwondo Championship 2024-25 \nAqsa Noor Amin, a BS Cybersecurity student from FAST-NUCES Islamabad Campus, \nsecured a gold medal at the HEC All Pakistan Inter-University Taekwondo Championship \n2024-25, organized by the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore. \nCongratulations to Aqsa on this outstanding achievement! Special thanks to the FAST-\nNUCES Sports Office for nurturing student talent and facilitating national-level \nparticipation. \n \nNational Rugby Team \nFAST-NUCES Islamabad Campus is thrilled to announce another outstanding achievement \nunder the supervision of the Sports Office. Our student, Hasam Haider, who is pursuing a \nBachelor of Science in Business Analytics, has made us proud by representing Pakistan on \nthe national rugby team. He recently participated in the Asian Rugby Sevens Trophy held \nin Qatar and Nepal in 2024.This remarkable achievement not only showcases Hasam's \nexceptional talent but also reflects the strength and diversity of our academic programs, \ndemonstrating that our students excel both in and out of the classroom. \n \n17th Korean Ambassador National Taekwondo Championship 2024 \nFAST-NUCES Islamabad Campus is thrilled to announce another outstanding achievement \nunder the supervision of the Sports Office. Our student, Aqsa Noor Amin, currently \npursuing her Bachelor\u2019s degree, has made us proud by representing the Higher Education \nCommission on the national Taekwondo team. She recently participated in the 17th Korean \nAmbassador National Taekwondo Championship 2024 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan \nSports Complex, from October 25th to 29th, 2024 and secured two Bronze medals. This \nremarkable achievement showcases Aqsa\u2019s exceptional talent and reflects the strength and \ndiversity of our academic programs, proving that our students excel both in and out of the \nclassroom. \n \nPakistan Cyber Security Challenge Ideas Cup \nFAST-NUCES is proud to announce that our talented students secured the 1st Runner-Up \nposition in the prestigious Pakistan Cyber Security Challenge Ideas Cup, earning a prize of \nPKR 100,000! Congratulations to Khubab Ahmed (Cybersecurity), Sana Khalid \n(Cybersecurity), and Dayyan (Fintech) for their outstanding performance. We encourage all \nour students to push their limits, embrace challenges, and continue making us proud on such \ncompetitive platforms." }, { "type": "text", "page": 31, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 31 of 85 \n \nHuawei ICT Innovation Competition 2023-2024 Global Final \nWe are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Team Groc-POS from FAST-\nNUCES Islamabad Campus for winning the Grand Prize at the Huawei ICT Innovation \nCompetition 2023-2024 Global Final in Shenzhen, China! Congratulations to Usama \nHameed Awan, Hamza Rehan, Abdullah Khalid, and their project supervisor Miss Sidra \nKhalid for their groundbreaking project, \"Groc-POS A Vision-Powered Retail Solution.\" \nYour innovation has not only revolutionized the retail industry but also brought immense \npride to Pakistan and our institution. This global victory highlights the talent, dedication, \nand brilliance of our students and faculty, proving once again that FAST-NUCES Islamabad \nstands at the forefront of technological innovation. \n \nPrime Minister's University Sports Olympiad 2024 \nFAST-NUCES Islamabad Campus proudly announces its Girls' Table Tennis Team's \nexceptional performance in the Prime Minister's University Sports Olympiad 2024 and HEC \nAll Pakistan Inter Universities Table Tennis Championship 2024, qualifying for the semi-\nfinals among 48 competing university teams. The team's outstanding achievement is a \ntestament to the university's Sports Office and their commitment to nurturing top athletes \nfor Pakistan's national teams. Dr. Waseem Shahzad, Director Islamabad Campus, and Syed \nAoun Abbas, In-charge Sports Office, extend heartfelt congratulations to the team. With \nthis remarkable feat, FAST-NUCES reaffirms its dedication to fostering talent and \npromoting women in sports and eagerly looks forward to the team's future successes! We \nproudly participated in the Prime Minister University Sports Olympiad 2024, organized by \nHEC Pakistan. Our athletes gave their all, showcasing determination, talent, and the spirit \nof FAST-NUCES. \nCongratulations to our team for representing us so brilliantly! \n \nWindow into IOT \nFES organized the seminar \"Window into IoT\" in collaboration with MRS Technologies \nand speaker Mr. Hasan Ijaz. The session covered IoT's revolutionary impact across \nindustries, highlighting significant device deployment growth. Advancements in IoT \ntechnology, including sensors, data analysis, and insights generation, were discussed. \nOngoing IoT initiatives in Pakistan, challenges in solution development, and the general \nIoT architecture were explored. The seminar provided valuable insights into IoT \napplications, recent advancements, and it\u2019s potential. \n \nSoft Skills Workshop with Ma'am Emaan Mirza \nDescription Ma'am Emaan Mirza, a distinguished coach in personal and professional \ndevelopment, conducted a comprehensive workshop on soft skills. The session focused on \nessential skills such as effective communication, leadership, teamwork, and time \nmanagement. Emaan Mirza emphasized the importance of these skills in both academic and \nprofessional settings, providing students with practical strategies to enhance their \ninterpersonal and organizational abilities. \n \nWebinar with Abdul Hanan \nDescription In partnership with NUST EME's RAC and featuring guest speaker Mr. Abdul \nHanan from MRS Technologies, this webinar focused on PCB design implementations. The \nsession provided a thorough rundown of industry expectations, emphasizing the importance \nof preparing for such roles during undergraduate years. It was a significant opportunity for \nstudents to gain insights into the latest trends and best practices in PCB design." }, { "type": "text", "page": 32, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 32 of 85 \n \n \nTinyML Workshop \nDescription FES organized a hands-on workshop on TinyML, introducing students to the \nemerging field of machine learning on microcontrollers and edge devices. Participants \nlearned how to deploy machine learning models on small-scale devices, gaining practical \nknowledge and experience in this cutting-edge area. The workshop was designed to enhance \nstudents' understanding of TinyML applications and their potential in various industries. \n \nGIKI Trip \nDescription FES organized an educational trip to Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of \nEngineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI). The trip offered students the opportunity to \nexplore the GIKI campus, interact with its students and faculty, and gain insights into \ndifferent academic and research facilities. The experience was highly appreciated by the \nstudents, who expressed their desire for more such informative and engaging trips In the \nfuture. \n \nIndustrial Seminar with Dr. Junaid Syed \nDescription IEEE hosted an industrial seminar featuring Dr. Junaid Syed, the Senior Vice \nPresident at Curvalux, UK, and a RAE Visiting Professor at Edinburgh Napier University. \nDr. Syed shared his extensive expertise in wireless communication, discussing the latest \nadvancements and industry trends. The seminar provided students with a deep \nunderstanding of the evolving landscape of wireless technologies and their applications. \n \nCybersecurity Seminar by Zohaib Tahir Qadri \nDescription IEEE organized a cybersecurity seminar with Zohaib Tahir Qadri, an expert in \nthe field. The session focused on the critical issue of digital vulnerabilities and the \nimportance of decoding our global digital atmosphere. Participants gained valuable insights \ninto cybersecurity strategies, enhancing their knowledge and readiness to tackle digital \nthreats. The seminar aimed to empower students with the skills necessary to enhance digital \nresilience. \n \nInternational Women's Day Celebration \nDescription IEEE, in collaboration with Women in Engineering (WIE), celebrated \nInternational Women's Day under the Wisdom Tree. The event highlighted the \nachievements of women in engineering and aimed to foster unity and empowerment among \nfemale students. Participants were encouraged to wear shades of pink or purple, symbolizing \nsolidarity and strength. The celebration included a group photo and various activities to \nhonor the contributions of women in the field. \n \nEscape Room Adventure Engineering-Themed Puzzle Challenge \nIEEE and WIE orchestrated an exhilarating Escape Room event, integrating engineering-\nthemed puzzles and challenges. Participants engaged in a collaborative quest, decoding \nsecrets and solving intricate puzzles within a custom-designed room. This immersive \nexperience not only tested but also refined problem-solving abilities in a dynamic and \nteamwork-focused setting. \n \nStudy Abroad Awareness Session by Yasir Akram \nDescription FES and IEEE jointly hosted an awareness session with Yasir Akram, focusing \non the process of studying abroad. The session covered essential topics such as application" }, { "type": "text", "page": 33, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 33 of 85 \n \nprocedures, scholarship opportunities, and adapting to international academic \nenvironments. Yasir Akram provided valuable insights and guidance to students aspiring to \npursue higher education overseas, helping them navigate the complexities of the application \nprocess and prepare for a successful transition. \n \nAI-Powered Seminar by Aqib Javed \nDescription FES and IEEE collaborated to organize an AI-powered seminar featuring Aqib \nJaved. The seminar explored the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across \nvarious industries, highlighting the latest advancements and future trends in AI technology. \nParticipants gained a comprehensive understanding of AI applications, challenges, and \nopportunities, equipping them with the knowledge to leverage AI in their future careers. \nThe event emphasized the importance of staying abreast of technological developments and \ntheir potential to drive innovation." }, { "type": "text", "page": 34, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 34 of 85 \n \nKARACHI CAMPUS \n \nTraining Session on Teaching Challenges & Opportunities \nOn Tuesday, 18th July 2023, Ms. Urooj Laghari, Assistant Manager QEC, organized a \ndynamic Training Session on \"Teaching Challenges & Opportunities\" for faculty members. \nThe speaker Dr. Shahab Tahzeeb, Assistant Professor at NED University, offered valuable \ninsights and innovative teaching approaches to equip educators. The interactive nature of \nthe training facilitated a collaborative and enriching learning experience, leaving \nparticipants inspired and empowered to enhance their teaching practices. \n \nSession by Dr. Taqi Abrar \nDr. Taqi, PhD, from Queen Mary University of London, UK, visited FAST-NUCES \nKarachi Campus on June 17, 2023, at the special invitation of Dr. Muhammad Farrukh \nShahid. Dr. Taqi delivered a session on soft robotics and its applications and use cases in \nPakistan, which was organized under the CPT activity. His visit to FAST-NUCES aimed to \ndevelop collaboration in the research projects and establish a connection among active \nresearchers between Pakistan and the UK. \n \n21st Century Skills Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Challenge \nMr. Muhammad Wasif Khan, Lecturer of English, Department of Sciences and Humanities, \nKarachi campus was awarded a certificate of participation on July 3, 2023, for attending a \nWebinar Series on the 21st Century Skills Preparing Today\u2019s Students for Tomorrow\u2019s \nChallenge, sponsored by the Regional English Language Office (RELO) at the Public \nDiplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy, Islamabad and administered by Evolution. The \ntwo-day interactive event focused on 21st Century skills and techniques, highlighting how \nstudents and teachers can efficiently and effectively incorporate technology in their teaching \nand learning. The webinar series is part of OPEN Pakistan\u2019s efforts to provide virtual \nprofessional development opportunities for English language teachers and learners in \nPakistan. \n \nSolus Labs HackFest 2023 \nDr. Muhammad Farrukh Shahid (Assistant Professor) of the CS department at FAST-\nNUCES Karachi, along with the students, attended the Hackfest 2023 by Solus Labs \npowered NIC Karachi on July 25, 2023, at the NIC Karachi, Pakistan. The event covered \nemerging technologies, such as the metaverse, AR, and web 3.0, and brought to attention \nlots of opportunities regarding projects and startups. It also provided an opportunity to \nnetwork with industrial experts. \n \nTwo Days International Training Session \nMs. Aqsa Fayyaz, Psychology Lecturer at the Department of Sciences and Humanities, \nKarachi Campus, was nominated by her department to attend for a prestigious two days \nInternational Training Session on Counselling Excellence, hosted by Transformation \nInternational Society on 22nd and 23rd July 2023. This exceptional opportunity allowed her \nto deepen her expertise and learn new skills and techniques relevant to her field of \nPsychology. The enriching experience not only broadened her horizons but also equipped \nher to further excel in her role as an educator and a counsellor." }, { "type": "text", "page": 35, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 35 of 85 \n \nOrientation Ceremony 2023 \nThe Orientation Ceremony for BS Programs at FAST-NUCES, Karachi Campus, was held \non August 17, 2023, at the main branch located on National Highway. The event included \nfour sessions, where Dr. Atif Tahir, Campus Director, along with the Heads of Departments, \nprovided comprehensive information to students and their families regarding university \npolicies, regulations, code of ethics, and available facilities. On August 19, 2023, a similar \norientation session took place at the City Campus for all Master\u2019s degree programs. This \nacademic year, FAST-NUCES Karachi successfully admitted students across all degree \nprograms, including new additions such as BS (Financial Technologies) and MS (Business \nAnalytics). \n \nBook Fair 2023 \nThe Book Fair took place on the 28th and 29th of August, 2023, and it was a resounding \nsuccess! The fair drew the attention of numerous students and faculty members who \nenthusiastically explored the wide selection of books available. A series of captivating \nevents enriched the Book Fair experience. Questions on general knowledge were asked, and \nbooks as gifts given to motivated students, promoting reading culture among students. A \nBook Scavenger Activity was conducted on both August 28th and 29th, 2023 to enhance \nthe students' familiarity with library resources, this engaging activity aimed to make \nstudents more adept at searching for books within the library, further fostering a sense of \nexploration and discovery. \n \nGuest Speaker Session with Adeel Hashmi \nOn Friday, 10th August 2023, Ms. Urooj Laghari, Assistant Manager QEC, organized a \nguest speaker session in collaboration with QEC Lahore Campus on \"Empowering the \nEducators\" for faculty members. The speaker Adeel Hashmi emphasized the significance of \nmoral values in education and their impact on student's development. He also discussed the \nevolving responsibilities and challenges faced by today's educators. The session provided \nvaluable insights into effective teaching practices and the role of educators in shaping future \ngenerations. \n \nLibrary Orientation Week \nLibrary of FAST NUCES Karachi had arranged orientation week for the new batch of 2023, \nfrom 21st August to 25th August. During this week students were introduced with \nfollowing; how to access library page, introduction to the library subscribed resources, \ndemonstration of search techniques and filters, how to access and download digital books \nand academic papers, introduction to research databases and tips for effective searching, \nguidance on citing digital sources and using citation management tools, tips for determining \nthe credibility and reliability of digital information, how to avoid plagiarism, interlibrary \nloan services, booking discussion room services, book reservation, and library extended \nservices. \n \nInteractive Session with Sajid Hasan \nOn 28th August 2023, renowned actor, director, and producer, Mr. Sajid Hasan visited \nFAST NUCES Karachi and conducted an interactive session conducted with students, this \ninteractive session provided valuable insights into the world of arts, culture, knowledge and \ninformation. Mr. Sajid Hasan's words undoubtedly struck a chord with every attendee." }, { "type": "text", "page": 36, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 36 of 85 \n \nCertification of Graduation iParhai \niParhai, a startup based at FAST NUCES Karachi campus founded by Dr. Jawwad Ahmed \nShamsi, has successfully completed the incubation cycle at National Incubation Center \nKarachi on 4th August 2023. \n \nZero Visit by National Computing Education Accreditation Council \n(NCEAC) \nOn September 7th, 2023, Dr. Syed Asif Ali, the convener of the National Computing \nEducation Accreditation Council (NCEAC), conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the \nBS Data Science program at the FAST School of Computing, Karachi Campus. The \nevaluation covered course content, curriculum structure, and on-site facilities. Prof. Dr. \nJawwad Ahmed Shamsi, Dean, FAST School of Computing, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atif \nTahir, Director, Karachi Campus, Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Memon, Head of School, FAST \nSchool of Computing, Dr. Muhammad Rafi, Head of Department, Department of Artificial \nIntelligence & Data Science, the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) participated in the \nassessment meeting. The assessment was carried out in accordance with NCEAC standards. \n \nInteractive Session by Youth Club \nOn 22nd September 2023, Youth Club organized an awareness session in collaboration with \nACM society at FAST NUCES Main Campus Karachi. In the two hours long awareness \nsession renowned speakers Mr. Muhammad Ali and Mr. Wajih uddin delivered a talk on the \ntopic of \u201cThe Combat Kit \u2013 How to deal with the challenges of Life\u201d. A huge crowd of \nstudents responded to the well awaited event. The significant objective of these sessions are \nto create awareness among students about having the right balance between the world and \nthe religion. \n \nSolus Labs HackFest Southeast Asia 2023 \nOn August 8th 2023, Solus Labs organized a HACKFEST on IDEAS TO PROTOTYPE at \nthe National Incubation Centre Karachi. Two Teams of FAST National University Karachi \nsecured 1st and 3rd positions in the Hackathon. 1st Positioned Team won $2500 on the Idea \nof \u201cDecentralized AI\u201d and 3rd Positioned Team won $1000 on the Idea of \u201cMETAFASH\u201d. \nWe congratulate the winning teams and their Supervisors Dr. Jawwad Shamsi and Dr. \nFarrukh Shahid. \n \nTeknofest 2023 \nWe are thrilled to announce that on August 26th, 2023, team \"The Codists\" from FAST \nNUCES Karachi have emerged as the champions of the Speed Coding competition at \nTeknoFest Pakistan 2023. Huge congratulations to our students Hassan Gatta, Owais Ali \nKhan, and Abdul Ahad for their outstanding performance and dedication. Their hard work \nand brilliant coding skills have brought pride and honor to our university. \n \nFYP Winner \nStudents of FAST National University Karachi worked on a Final Year project of \n\u201cSalesforce Document Generation Application\u201d sponsored by Cloud Junction Advisors. \nUpon successful completion and delivery of the project, Cloud Junction Advisors awarded \nPrize Money of PRs. 50,000 for the appreciation of FYP Group on 14th September 2023." }, { "type": "text", "page": 37, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 37 of 85 \n \nArtificial Intelligence in Automotive Industry & Revolution of LLMs \nIn a ground-breaking collaboration, FAST NUCES ACM AI and Karachi AI, two leading \ncommunities of AI practitioners, joined forces to spearhead advancements in the automotive \nindustry. This synergistic effort culminated in the 18th Karachi AI Meetup, themed \n\"Artificial Intelligence in Automotive Industry & Revolution of LLMs,\" held at the \nprestigious National Aerospace & Science Technology Park (NASTP) on October 15, 2023. \nMirza Umer Saleem, VP of Engineering at Trukkr, brought a wealth of expertise in \"Route \nOptimization, Traffic & Governance\" to the table. Arhum Ishtiaq from \u201cConnect Hear\u201d \nintroduced attendees to the \"Revolution of LLMs\". The event was graced by the presence \nof Mesum Raza Hemani, VP Analytics at NBP Funds, and founder of Karachi AI. His talk \non \"LLMs & Future of Automated Data Analytics\" provided valuable insights into the \nevolving landscape of AI. \n \nIslam, Ethics, and Humanity \nOn 4th October 2023, a well-versed religious scholar Shaykh Mufti Tauqeer visited FAST \nNUCES Karachi and conducted an interactive session on the topic of Islam, Ethics and \nHumanity. Shaykh Mufti Tauqeer is a Computer Engineer by Profession and founder of \nNoor Ul Ilm Academy based in London, Sydney, and Dubai. \n \nSession on Stress Management \nThis October, in honor of World Mental Health Awareness Day, the Faculty of Psychology \nat FAST NUCES Karachi hosted Dr. Nausheen Shahzad for a guest speaker session on \n\u201cStress Management for Students\u201d in the Main Auditorium on October 27, 2023. The \nsession\u2019s theme, \u201cUnleash Your Potential Conquer Stress, Achieve Excellence\u201d aimed to \nprovide students with practical tools and strategies to effectively manage stress, enhance \nacademic performance, and promote overall well-being. The session encouraged active \nstudent engagement and raised awareness about the importance of mental health. Overall, it \nwas a successful session that empowered students with valuable insights and skills to \nnavigate the challenges of academic life while prioritizing mental well-being. \n \nUpholding Identity \u2013 Muslims in the Face of Crisis \nOn 24th October 2023, Mr. Wajih Uddin from Youth Club visited FAST NUCES Karachi \nand conducted a session on \u201cUpholding Identity Muslims in the Face of Crisis\u201d. Mr. Wajih \nUddin, former HOD of Islamic Studies & Arabic at Education Bay Academy and an \nInstructor of Spiritual Hours at Al-Nibras Institute, brought a wealth of wisdom to this event. \nAs a respected voice in our community, Mr. Wajih Uddin shared invaluable insights on \nnavigating challenges while staying true to our Islamic values, drawing inspiration from the \nunwavering strength displayed by countless Muslims throughout history in the face of \nadversity. \n \nIEEE Extreme Competition \nOn 8th October 2023, FAST-NUCES once again demonstrated its programming prowess in \nthe IEEE Xtreme competition. Featuring 8 formidable teams from Karachi, the event \nshowcased exceptional skills as these teams secured noteworthy positions within the top ten \nnationally. Guided by mentor Sir Rafi, the Karachi teams exemplified dedication and \ntechnical acumen, reaffirming FAST-NUCES' standing as a centre for top-tier programming \ntalent. Congratulations to all the Karachi teams for their outstanding performance, \ncontributing significantly to our institution's success in competitive programming." }, { "type": "text", "page": 38, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 38 of 85 \n \nIEEE Day \nIEEE FAST NUCES Student Branch Karachi joyously commemorated IEEE Day on \nOctober 3, 2023, with an illustrious guest, Saqib Munawwar, a Senior Member of IEEE \nKarachi Section. The event unfolded with an engaging introductory session, setting the stage \nfor a day filled with enthusiasm and celebration. The presence of Saqib Munawwar, a \ndistinguished member of the IEEE Karachi Section, added to the significance of the event, \nproviding valuable insights and expertise. \n \nGit and Github Workshop \nThink n Create (TnC) society recently conducted a workshop on GIT and GITHUB on 31st \nOctober 2023, aimed at empowering our students with essential skills for modern software \ndevelopment. To make this workshop a success, we had the privilege of hosting Team \nCodeBite as our special guests, who shared their expertise and insights with our eager \nparticipants. The enthusiasm of our students was truly remarkable as they actively engaged \nin the workshop, soaking up knowledge and practical know-how. Towards the end of the \nworkshop, TnC took a moment to express gratitude to the esteemed guests, presenting them \nwith tokens of appreciation to acknowledge their valuable contribution. As a final touch, \nthe students were challenged with a task to put their newfound knowledge to the test. Those \nwho successfully submitted their tasks were awarded certificates to recognize their \ndedication and achievement. TnC looks forward to more enriching experiences in the future. \n \nKick Start in Cyber Security; \nACM Cyber security, chapter commenced the tenure with an engaging and informative \nintroductory session held on 13th October 2023, featuring a distinguished guest, Zain \nYaseen. Zain\u2019s talk covered a wide spectrum of cyber security topics, shedding light on the \never-evolving landscape of digital security. The guest began by providing a solid foundation \non cyber security, highlighting its pivotal role in protecting our online presence. He delved \ndeep into the intricacies of cyber threats, touching on everything from malware to phishing, \nand shared real-world examples of infamous cyber-attacks that have significantly impacted \nthe field. The Q&A session provided attendees with an opportunity to seek clarifications \nand explore the discussed topics in greater depth. It was an enlightening experience, and we \nanticipate more such enriching sessions in the future from ACM cyber security. \n \nAgile Fundamentals and Scrum Framework \u2013 Activity Based Hands-On \nTraining \nMs. Iqra Fahad recently attended a Ponder Alliance-organized faculty refresher session on \nagile fundamentals on 28th October 2023, which underscored the organization's mission to \nbridge the Education-Industry gap in Pakistan by fostering collaboration between industry \nprofessionals, seasoned faculty, and students. The refresher session offered insights into \nagile principles and practices that are essential in today's dynamic job market. It was an \nopportunity to engage with like-minded professionals and educators who share a passion \nfor empowering the next generation of students. \n \n75th Convocation of the University \nThe 75th Convocation of the University was held on November 4, 2023, at the Karachi \nCampus. The ceremony began with a warm welcome for all attendees, followed by an \naddress underscoring the importance of celebrating students\u2019 academic achievements. Dr. \nAtif Tahir, Director of the Karachi Campus, extended heartfelt gratitude to the students, \nparents, and faculty members for their unwavering dedication in fostering student success." }, { "type": "text", "page": 39, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 39 of 85 \n \nOur distinguished Chief Guest and Guests of Honor shared personal stories, offered \nvaluable insights, and delivered words of encouragement, leaving the audience inspired to \npursue their ambitions with confidence. Dr. Atif Tahir, alongside the Academic Department \nand a dedicated team of faculty and staff, led the organization of this significant event. \nDegrees were conferred upon 483 Bachelor\u2019s, 126 Master\u2019s, and 3 PhD graduates across \nthree distinct sessions. Dr. Ayub Alvi, Vice Chancellor of SIR SYED CASE Institute of \nTechnology, Mr. Saad Niazi, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of KEENU, and \nProf. Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi, Vice Chancellor of NED UET, served as Chief Guests for \nthe first, second, and third sessions, respectively. Additionally, Mr. Ahmed Fraz Malick, \nCEO of Wavetec; Mr. Humayun Bashir, Chairman and Director of NCCPL/e-ocean; and \nMr. Mairaj Yousuf, General Manager-Strategy and Sales at SYSTEMS Limited, graced the \nconvocation as Guests of Honor in each respective session. Dr. Aftab Maroof, Rector of \nFAST-NUCES, welcomed the esteemed guests, members of the Board of Governors, and \nparents of the graduates, offering his congratulations and guidance for the graduates\u2019 future \npaths. Justice (Retd) M. Ather Saeed and Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, Members of the Board \nof Governors, also attended the first session, presenting medals to top-performing students. \nThe event was a powerful celebration of pride, providing well-deserved recognition for the \nexceptional accomplishments of our talented students throughout their academic journeys. \n \nMerit Scholarship Distribution \nOn 3rd November 2023, Rector FAST NUCES distributed 100% Merit scholarships and \ncertificates among the students who secured top positions in HSSC-II of intermediate \nboards. Muhammad Abdullah Khan (23K-0607), Ibad Ur Rehman (23K-0517), Fatima \n(23K-0886), Aisha Asif (23K-0915) and Ayesha Raza (23K-3015) were the position \nholders. \n \nNCEAC Visit \nOn November 20th, 2023, the National Computing Education Accreditation Council \n(NCEAC) team, comprising Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Habib, Prof. Dr. Salman Afsar Awan, and \nProf. Dr. Khurram Shahzad, conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the BS Software \nEngineering and BS Computer Science programs at the FAST School of Computing, \nKarachi Campus. The evaluation encompassed a thorough examination of course content, \ncurriculum structure, and on-site facilities. Prof. Dr. Jawwad Ahmed Shamsi, Dean, FAST \nSchool of Computing, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atif Tahir, Director, Karachi Campus, Prof. \nDr. Zulfiqar Ali Memon, Head of School, FAST School of Computing, Dr. Farooque \nHassan Kumbhar, Head of the Department of Computer Science, Dr. Abdul Aziz, Head of \nthe Department of Software Engineering, and representatives from the Quality \nEnhancement Cell (QEC) and all administrative departments participated in the assessment \nmeeting. The assessment was carried out in accordance with NCEAC standards. \n \nSession by Anwar Maqsood \nOn 29th November 2023, Mr. Anwar Maqsood, a renowned Pakistani Scriptwriter and \ntelevision presenter visited FAST NUCES Karachi and conducted an interactive session on \nthe topic \u201cIqbal k Shaheen\u201d. Anwar Maqsood\u2019s, a genius of intellect and wit, crafted \nconversations that were both thought-provoking and entertaining." }, { "type": "text", "page": 40, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 40 of 85 \n \nAI-NEXUS \nFAST NUCES ACM-AI proudly organized its flagship event, AI-Nexus under the \nsupervision of faculty head \u2018Dr. Muhammad Waqas\u2019 and co-head \u2018Sania Urooj\u2019. It was a \nthree-day extravaganza from 28th November to 30th November, 2023 featuring guest \nspeaker sessions, workshops, and competitions. The theme, \"A Journey through AI \nLandscapes,\" guided participants on a comprehensive exploration of the latest \nadvancements in artificial intelligence. The workshops delved deep into the realms of \nmachine learning, neural networks, and cutting-edge applications. Crafted to ensure \nimmersive learning experiences, these workshops provided attendees with hands-on \nopportunities to engage with the latest AI technologies. Our Competitions Head designed \nthrilling challenges for each batch, challenging students' problem-solving abilities, coding \nskills, and innovative thinking. The stakes were high, with winners and runners-up securing \na share of the Rs. 100,000 prize pool. \n \nSession by AshreiTech \nAshreiTech, visited FAST NUCES Karachi to conduct an interactive session on \u201chow to \nstart a career in Microsoft, cyber security and artificial intelligence\u201d. The session was \nconducted on 23rd November 2023 at Main Auditorium. After the session, the team of \nAshreitech met with the senior management and showed interest in signing an MoU with \nFAST NUCES Karachi to develop stronger ties with the students of FAST. \n \nOpen House of Database Systems Course Project \nOn 7th December 2023, Think and Create Society organized an Open House event for the \nDatabase Systems course projects. This event witnessed an overwhelming participation of \naround 660 students who showcased their projects with utmost enthusiasm and dedication. \nThe event was a true celebration of innovation and creativity, as students came together to \ndemonstrate their prowess in database systems. The vibrant atmosphere was filled with the \nspirit of learning, reflecting the dedication of our students. The highlight of the evening was \nthe Certificate Distribution Ceremony, a momentous occasion graced by distinguished \nguests Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Memon, Dr. Farooque Hassan, and Dr. Abdul Aziz. Their \npresence added an extra layer of honor and prestige to the event, inspiring our students to \nstrive for excellence in their academic endeavors. Among the impressive array of projects \npresented, the jury had the challenging task of selecting the best projects for recognition. \nThese outstanding projects stood out for their innovation, technical proficiency, and \npractical applicability. The Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to the talented \nindividuals behind these exceptional projects, acknowledging their hard work and \ndedication. \n \nMath Olympiad & Integration Bee \nOn 1st December 2023, Think and Create Society organized Math Olympiad filled with \nvibrant mathematical enthusiasm and brilliant minds colliding to solve intricate problems \nand celebrate the beauty of numbers. Participants immersed themselves in a whirlwind of \nnumerical challenges, fostering an environment of curiosity, creativity, and perseverance. \nThe event was a testament to the spirit of mathematical inquiry and the camaraderie within \nour mathematical community. TnC Looks forward to continue to delve deeper into the \nfascinating world of mathematics and creativity." }, { "type": "text", "page": 41, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 41 of 85 \n \nSession by VeriPark \nOn the morning of December 7th, 2023, started a much-awaited event, conducted by \nVeriPark \u2013 a global technology leader. The visiting team comprised a total of four people, \nnamely Mr. Zubair Ahmed \u2013 Managing Director, Ms. Saba Qureshi \u2013 Country Partner, Mr. \nFawad Durrani \u2013 Sales Manager, and Mr. Ali Hyder \u2013 Assistant Manager Talent \nAcquisition. The Main Auditorium provided the setting for a thought-provoking talk by Mr. \nZubair Ahmed, the successful Managing Director of VeriPark and a 1991 FAST graduate. \nThe morning commenced with a formal yet engaging session on \u201cMy Journey (the speaker\u2019s \njourney) from a FAST Graduate to Managing Director at VeriPark and the Role of VeriPark \nin Developing AI Products for Leading Banks using the Microsoft Platform\". Following the \nsession, an exclusive gathering with the Director, Dean, and HODs offered a formal setting \nfor insightful conversations and collaboration. The team was then invited to a campus tour, \nproviding valuable insights into the academic environment shaping future leaders. \n \nPakistan Cyber Security Challenge 2023 \nOn 7th December 2023, two teams from FAST-NUCES Karachi participated in the Pakistan \nCyber Security Challenge (PCC) 2023 which was held at AIR University Islamabad. \nAmong various competitions, one team participated in CTF and the other team participated \nin the Ideas Cup. Both our teams secured the 2nd Runner-Up position. \n \nSMEC\u201924 \nWe congratulate our student for securing the Runner-Up position at SMEC\u201924 which was \nheld at Sir Syed University on 22nd January 2024. Muhammad Shahmir (21K-3563) and \nKhizer Nadeem (21K-4768) participated in the Capture the Flag competition, showing their \nbrilliant skills and securing 2nd place among various teams of Karachi. \n \nInternational Performance Evaluation (IPE) \nFrom February 20th to 22nd 2024, The Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) of the \nFAST-NUCES Karachi Campus was arranged by Ms. Urooj Laghari, Deputy Manager \nQEC, FAST-NUCES, Karachi. The IPE review panel comprised three distinguished \nmembers. Internally, the panel included Dr. Muhammad Shahzad, Associate Professor, \nFAST School of Computing, FAST-NUCES, Karachi. Dr. Aqsa Aslam, Assistant Professor, \nFAST School of Computing, FAST-NUCES, Karachi and Dr. Muhammad Hassan Saeed, \nAssistant Professor, Sciences & Humanities Department, FAST-NUCES, Karachi. Dr. \nMuhammad Rehan, Director QEC, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, \nKarachi served as the external member. The primary objective of this review was to evaluate \nFAST-NUCES Karachi against the quality standards outlined by the Higher Education \nCommission (HEC), with the aim of fostering continuous improvement. The IPE panel \nmembers met the Campus Director - Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atif Tahir, Prof. Dr. Jawwad \nAhmed Shamsi - Dean, Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Memon - HOS of FAST School of Computing, \nand the heads of the various academic and administrative departments, as well as faculty \nmembers. Prof. Dr. Arshad Islam - Director QEC, participated remotely via Google Meet. \nThe Current structures and policies, along with the areas of improvement, were discussed. \nThe activity was concluded with an exit meeting with the Campus Director. A token of \nappreciation was presented by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atif Tahir, Campus Director, FAST \nKarachi who appreciated the evaluator for his time and commitment for the assessment as \nan external Evaluator." }, { "type": "text", "page": 42, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 42 of 85 \n \nSeminar on Customer Relationship Management \nFAST School of management in collaboration with CPT orchestrated an insightful speaker \nsession on February 14, 2024 from 1000 A.M. to 1100 A.M. focusing on Customer \nRelationship Management (CRM). The event welcomed Mr. Muhammad Afzal Khan, \nExecutive Director of Skilmak, as the esteemed speaker. With an enthusiastic turnout of \n100+ students, the session delved into the significance of CRM in modern business \npractices. Beyond its relevance in sales and marketing, CRM plays a pivotal role in fostering \nlong-term relationships with customers, enhancing brand loyalty and driving sustainable \ngrowth. Mr. Khan\u2019s expertise illuminated how CRM strategies are integral not only to \nbusinesses but also to students embarking on diverse career paths. By understanding the \nfundamentals of CRM, students gained invaluable insights into effective communication, \ncustomer-centric approaches, and the art of building lasting connections-a skill set \nindispensable in navigating the complexities of today\u2019s professional landscape. \n \nAgritech Vision \nA moment of pride to announce that the project, AgroTechVision made notable \nachievements at the National Level in the prestigious National Idea Bank III (NIB III) held \non 15th February 2024. The project team consisted of Dr. Muhammad Farrukh Shahid as \nthe supervisor, and students from AI department - Anmol Zehrah, Hamza Sameer Khan, \nMuhammad Anas Ahmed and Syed Shehroz Hussain. It's been an incredible journey filled \nwith hard work, dedication, and innovative thinking. The project idea got shortlisted in top \n180, out of 2400 ideas that were submitted. Then, project was further selected at provincial \npitch round, and it made it to Top 5 Winners from Sindh and qualified for National level as \na finalist. After national pitch round, the team was invited to President House, Islamabad \nfor the Grand Finale Ceremony where we the project got awarded as National Runners Up \nin the presence of President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi. The team also presented this project \nwork to the President. Overall, it was a phenomenal experience, full of learning and \nopportunity in terms of networking and recognition at a national scope. \n \nProcom 2024 \nFAST NUCES Karachi recently hosted a successful two-days event, PROCOM 24, on 7th \nand 8th of March. It brought together students from different institutes, researchers, and \nindustry professionals to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the fields of business \nand technology. The theme of this year's event was \"Legacy meets Innovation,\" and it \nfeatured a wide range of activities, including Competitions, panel discussions, workshops, \njob fair and networking opportunities. The event was well-attended, and we were thrilled to \nsee more than 3000 registrations in the competitions and 35 sponsors from the different \nindustries. Minister of foreign Affairs Republic of Indonesia Mr. Arie Poluzzi was the chief \nguest at the event who shared his insights on the latest advancements in information \ntechnology and he appreciated the initiative of FAST NUCES. There were panel discussions \ncovering a variety of topics, such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics. \nThe workshops provided hands-on training and practical knowledge on topics such as web \ndevelopment, mobile app development, and cloud computing. One of the highlights of the \nevent was the job fair, where leading companies conducted job interviews. The job fair \nprovided an excellent opportunity for students to interact with industry professionals and \nlearn about the latest trends and innovations in the field." }, { "type": "text", "page": 43, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 43 of 85 \n \nSelf-Assessment Review of Cyber Security Programs \nOn Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, the Self-Assessment Review (SAR) of the BS-CY and \nMS-CNS programs was conducted in collaboration with the Cyber Security department. Dr. \nMuhammad Asad Arfeen, Associate Professor of Computer & Information Systems \nEngineering at NED University, Karachi, served as the external evaluator, while Dr. Farrukh \nSalim Shaikh, Assistant Professor at FAST School of Computing, FAST-NUCES Karachi \nCampus, participated as an internal evaluator. The evaluators thoroughly analyzed and \nassessed the programs' progress according to the defined standards set by HEC. Prof. Dr. \nMuhammad Atif Tahir, Campus Director of FAST-NUCES Karachi, also contributed his \ninsights to the team. \n \nInter Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC 2024) \nThe 2024 ICPC Asia Topi Regional On-site Contest was held at FAST-NUCES Main \nCampus on 24th and 25th February. FAST NUCES Karachi campus won Gold, Silver and \nBronze medal in International Collegiate Programming Contest ICPC Asia West Topi \nRegion. FAST NUCES Karachi campus won Gold, Silver and a bronze medal in \nInternational Collegiate Programming Contest ICPC Asia West Topi Region. \n \nDeveloper\u2019s Day \nOn 25th April 2024, Developer\u2019s Day was successfully organized by ACM at FAST \nNUCES Karachi. The event comprised of thrilling competitions, insightful sessions, and \nnetworking opportunities. Devday 2024 at FAST-NUCES Karachi Campus was a \nresounding success, featuring over 15 companies at the job fair, and participants from all \nover the nation. The main sponsor of DevDay was E-Ocean and we were honored to have \nMr. Cemal Sangu, Consul General Turkiye, as our esteemed chief guest at the closing \nceremony. \n \nEmlaak Financial Session \nFAST School of Management, in collaboration with CPT, hosted a speaker session on \nMarch 14, 2024, from 0900 to 1000 A.M., led by Ms. Nusrat Ghafar, Senior Product \nManager of Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) having 17 years of \nexperience in Software Industry. The event focused on Emlaak Financial, highlighting \ninvestment opportunities and digitalization in financial services. The session was well-\nreceived by students, who gained valuable knowledge about mutual fund mechanisms and \nthe efficient services offered by CDC in Emlaak Financial. \n \nBRANIAC 2024 \nIEEE FAST-NU Karachi Chapter in collaboration with FDSS (Fast Data Science Society), \nand ACM AI has organized an exciting event titled Brainiac on Thursday 18 April, 2024, \nfeaturing engaging workshops, and thrilling competitions on Machine Learning and Speed \nProgramming. Director Zulfiqar Ali Memon encouraged students to participate and later \ndistributed shields among winners. \n \nSelf-Assessment Review of BS Business Analytics Program \nOn Friday, March 22nd, 2024, the Self-Assessment Review (SAR) of the BS- BA program \nwas conducted in collaboration with the Management Science department. Dr. Atif Aziz, \nProfessor, Management Science at IQRA University, Karachi, participated as the external \nevaluator, while Dr. Muhammad Nouman Durrani, Associate Professor at FAST School of \nComputing, FAST-NUCES Karachi Campus, served as an internal evaluator. The" }, { "type": "text", "page": 44, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 44 of 85 \n \nevaluators conducted a comprehensive analysis and assessment of the program's progress \nbased on the defined standards established by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). \n \nSpace Hackathon \nOn 3rd April 2024, Students from FAST NUCES Karachi stood first in the Space Hackathon \norganized by KASBIT. The Space Hackathon brought together brilliant minds from various \nuniversities, including renowned institutions like NED, FAST, and Karachi University, for \nan innovative exploration into space technology. \n \nAward Distribution Ceremony \u2013 Fall 2023 \nThe Student Prize Distribution Ceremony for the Fall 2023 semester was held on May 10, \n2024, at the Karachi Campus of FAST \u2013 National University of Computer and Emerging \nSciences. Organized by the Academic Department and the Campus Director, the ceremony \nhonored the outstanding achievements of high-performing students. Campus Director \u2013 Dr. \nZulfiqar Ali Memon, along with the campus management, welcomed esteemed Guests of \nHonor, including Mr. Tim Connelly, Co-Founder of Logicel Pvt. Ltd.; Ms. Joanna Connelly, \nChief Administrative Officer of Logicel Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Syed Adeel Kazmi, CTO of Logicel \nPvt. Ltd.; and Mr. Syed Amir Jafri, CEO of E-Ocean Pvt. Ltd. The event was attended by \nparents of awardees, faculty, staff, and students. The ceremony began with an address on \nthe significance of recognizing student accomplishments. Campus Director \u2013 Dr. Zulfiqar \nAli Memon expressed gratitude to students, parents, and faculty, acknowledging their \ncollective efforts in student success. The Guests of Honor shared insights and motivating \nwords, inspiring attendees to chase their dreams confidently. The event celebrated \nexcellence across Bachelor programs, with a total of 86 students receiving awards 27 in BS \n(Computer Science), 14 in BS (Software Engineering), 12 in BS (Artificial Intelligence), 12 \nin BS (Cyber Security), 6 in BS (Business Analytics), 11 in BS (Electrical Engineering), \nand 3 in BS (Financial Technologies). Top performers in each program received cash prizes \nof 50,000 PKR, 35,000 PKR, and 20,000 PKR for first, second, and third places, \nrespectively, along with certificates and medals. The ceremony concluded with a sense of \npride and accomplishment as students were recognized for their hard work. The joyful \natmosphere reflected the collective achievement and shared happiness of students, faculty, \nand family members. \n \nMS/PhD Review Visit \nThe MS/PhD Review Visit, conducted at FAST-NUCES Karachi Campus, assessed the \nMS/PhD programs on April 25th and 26th, 2024. The Review Panel comprised external \nmember Prof. Dr. Aftab A. Shaikh, Dean of the Department of Information Technology at \nSMIU University, along with internal members Dr. Nausheen Shoaib, Assistant Professor \nin the Department of Computer Science, Dr. Syed Moazzam Ali Shah, Assistant Professor \nin the Department of Software Engineering, and Dr. Junaid Rabbani, Assistant Professor in \nthe Department of Electrical Engineering. The objective of this visit was to evaluate the \nuniversity's adherence to HEC minimum criteria for initiating and maintaining MS and PhD \nprograms while ensuring the quality of education. Utilizing HEC-approved formats, \nprogram details were presented comprehensively. The review encompassed all MS and PhD \nprograms of the campus, with each department providing insights into program specifics, \nfaculty composition (both permanent and visiting), and students\u2019 details. Additionally, \nvarious pertinent aspects were deliberated upon and adequately addressed by the respective \nHead of the Departments. A token of appreciation was presented by Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali \nMemon, Campus Director, FAST-NUCES Karachi, who appreciated the evaluator for their \ndedication and valuable contribution as an external assessor during the assessment process." }, { "type": "text", "page": 45, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 45 of 85 \n \n \nSession on Islamic Financing \nOn May 2nd, FAST School of Management, in collaboration with CPT, hosted a captivating \nspeaker session on Islamic Financing featuring Muhammad Abdullah, Resident Shariah \nBoard Member of Faysal Bank Limited. During the session, students had the opportunity to \ndelve into the intricacies of Islamic banking and finance. Mr. Abdullah shed light on various \naspects, including how Islamic banks earn, their investment strategies, major products \noffered, and their commitment to Shariah compliance. The event provided invaluable \ninsights into ethical and sustainable financial practices, enriching the understanding of \nstudents and fostering a deeper appreciation for Islamic finance within the academic \ncommunity. \n \nSeminar Green Financing \nFAST School, in partnership with CPT, recently hosted an illuminating event featuring Mr. \nAhsan Raza, CEO of Mint Reward, on May 6th. Attendees gathered to delve into the world \nof green finance and technology-driven innovations, particularly focusing on their relevance \nin Pakistan. Mr. Raza began by unpacking the concept of green finance, highlighting its \nsignificance in fostering environmental sustainability through investments in eco-friendly \ninitiatives. He then turned the spotlight on the challenges of embedded finance in Pakistan, \nshedding light on the obstacles and opportunities in integrating financial services into \neveryday activities. The event concluded on a hopeful note, with participants inspired to \nharness the power of finance and technology for positive change in Pakistan's journey \ntowards sustainability and financial inclusion. \n \nPakistan Stock Exchange - Study Tour \nOn April 24, 2024, FAST School of Management took Business Analyst and FinTech \nprogram students on an enriching educational journey to the Pakistan Stock Exchange \n(PSX). The visit provided an immersive experience into the fundamentals of trading and the \nintricacies of the equity market. During the visit, students delved into the basics of trading, \ngaining firsthand insights into the dynamics of market operations. They also had the \nopportunity to explore the process of opening trading accounts, an essential step for \nengaging in the world of finance. The visit to PSX served as a valuable educational \nexcursion, offering students practical knowledge and exposure to real-world financial \nscenarios. It not only enhanced their understanding of the functioning of equity markets but \nalso provided a platform for networking and interaction with industry professionals. \n \nNews Education Expo 2024 \nOn 8th June 2024, Academics teams of FAST-NUCES Karachi Campus participated in the \nNews Education Expo 2024, showcasing the innovative spirit and academic excellence that \ndefine our institution. Our team had the incredible opportunity to connect with prospective \nstudents, parents, and education enthusiasts, sharing insights into our diverse range of \nprograms and cutting-edge research facilities. \n \nRe-Accreditation Visit for BS EE \nThe PEC team conducted a visit to NUCES-FAST on May 13-14, 2024, the team included \nEngr. Prof. Dr. M. Junaid Mughal from CUI, Attock, Engr. Dr. Adil Masood Siddiqui from \nNUST-MCS, Rawalpindi, Engr. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Saqib from UET, Lahore, \nEngr. Dr. Amir Mahmood Soomro from MUET, Jamshoro, Engr. Dr. Syed Mushahid \nHussain Hashmi from NED-UET, Karachi, and Engr. Ana Zulfiqar from PEC Headquarter," }, { "type": "text", "page": 46, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 46 of 85 \n \nIslamabad. They conducted an in-depth analysis and evaluation of the B.S. Electrical \nEngineering program. During their visit, they met with the senior management, faculty, and \nstaff, and took a detailed tour of the labs and other facilities on campus. The PEC \nrepresentatives visited the Electrical Engineering department and were impressed with its \ninfrastructure. They provided valuable suggestions for further improvements and \nenhancements. The department has been successfully re-accredited at level II under \nWashington Accord. \n \nSelf-Assessment Review of the MS (DS) Program \nOn Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, the Self-Assessment Review (SAR) of the MS-DS program \nwas conducted in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence & Data Science department. \nDr. Mansoor Khuhro, Associate Professor and HOD at SMIU, participated as the external \nevaluator, while Dr. Nausheen Shoaib, Assistant Professor at the FAST School of \nComputing, FAST-NUCES, served as the internal evaluator. Additionally, Dr. Muhammad \nFarrukh Shahid and Dr. Farrukh Hasan Syed, both Assistant Professors at FAST-NUCES, \ncontributed as program team members. Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Memon, Campus Director of \nFAST-NUCES, provided valuable insights to the team. Following the evaluation, the \nevaluators presented a summary of their observations and offered recommendations for \nimprovement in accordance with HEC standards. \n \nOnline Summer Camp Web and App Development Sessions \nAsst. Prof. Engr. Abdul Rahman took initiative to arrange a free Summer Boot Camp 2024 \nfor all students especially for final year students. These events were open to all students, \nfaculty and staff of FAST-NUCES Karachi. There have been three sessions of Flutter and \none session of web application development in the month of June." }, { "type": "text", "page": 47, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 47 of 85 \n \nLAHORE CAMPUS \n \n77th convocation of the University \nThe 77th convocation of the University was held on November 24, 2023, at Lahore Campus. \nThe event was graced by Dr. Aftab Ahmed Maroof, the Rector of FAST NUCES as Chief \nGuest. The convocation was attended by our esteemed Campus Director, faculty members, \ngraduating students, and their parents. During his address, Dr. Maroof encouraged students \nto incorporate innovation into their lives and to embrace new ideas to become leaders in \ntheir respective fields. He also emphasized the crucial role that parents and teachers play in \nthe graduation journey of students. Additionally, we were honored to have Mr. Usman Asif, \nthe CEO of Devsinc, attending the session as a Guest of Honor. In total, 39 medals were \nawarded to outstanding performers, and degrees were conferred to 589 graduates. \n \nMedal/Merit Certificates Distribution \nThe Medal distribution ceremony of Lahore Campus was held on October 17,2023. \nThe event was graced by Dr. Aftab Ahmed Maroof, Rector of FAST NU, as the Chief Guest, \nwhose esteemed presence truly honored the occasion. Additionally, we were privileged to \nhave Mr. Ahmed Muzmmal, an alumnus from Batch 2002 and CEO of mezino.com, join us \nas the Guest of Honor. During his address, Dr. Aftab congratulated all high achievers for \ntheir outstanding accomplishments. He provided inspiring words on maintaining academic \nexcellence, respecting faculty and parents, and encouraging students to embrace innovation \nand kindness in their lives. In total, 220 medals were awarded to deserving students, \nreflecting their hard work and dedication. \n \nAnnual Job Fair, 2024 \nThe Career Services Office (CSO) in collaboration with Career Counseling Society (CCS) \norganized the Annual Job Fair 2024 on March 06, 2024. This year\u2019s job fair was a resounding \nsuccess, bringing together over 150 companies eager to connect with the next generation of \ntalent. Hundreds of graduating students flocked to the event, exploring a myriad of career \nprospects that could shape their futures. The graduating class had a fantastic opportunity to \nconnect with various industry partners. Events like this are incredibly beneficial, as \nrepresentatives from different companies collected resumes and conducted on-the-spot \ninterviews. It was a great way for students to showcase their skills and potentially secure job \noffers right away. In addition to the graduating class, our enthusiastic third- year students \ntook full advantage of the opportunity, engaging with various companies to discover \npotential internships that align with their career aspirations. The atmosphere was buzzing \nwith excitement and ambition as students networked, learned about different industries, and \nmade valuable connections. Adding to the vibrancy of the event, the Final Year Project \n(FYP) exhibition showcased innovative projects from our talented students, allowing them \nto demonstrate their skills and creativity to potential employers. Overall, the job fair was \nnot just an event; it was a celebration of ambition, innovation, and the bright futures that lie \nahead for our students. \n \nOn-campus Recruitment Drives \n10 local companies and MNCs conducted their recruitment drives, catering to a diverse \ngroup of students from multiple disciplines. They started off with engaging presentations \nthat showcased the company\u2019s mission, values, and the exciting projects they are currently \nworking on. Some of them conducted the interviews along with the test. MNCs included \nHaier, Dubizzle Labs along with big names in local companies i.e. Fatima Group, Systems \nLimited etc." }, { "type": "text", "page": 48, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 48 of 85 \n \n \nSummer Internships \nEvery year, Call for Summer Internship email is routed to 3rd year students across all \ndisciplines, through which students register themselves. Last year 238 applications were \nreceived who have been successfully placed in different organization, keeping in view their \nareas interest and skill set. Moreover, around 100 Internship/Management Trainee/Graduate \nTrainee programs of local giant companies and MNCs have been disseminated to the target \naudiences. There are a few to name them i.e. Philip Morris, Careem, US Embassy, Google, \nPepsiCo, Jazz, MCB, PSDF, Bank Al Falah, PSO, DHA etc. \n \nMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) \nFAST-NUCES Lahore has partnered with 5 local companies in different areas of mutual \ninterest i.e. collaboration on research projects, social work and scholarships. Following are \nthe companies. \n \nEbryx \nProgrammers Force \nKashf Foundation \nDS Group of Companies \nHaji Abdul Aziz Foundation \n \nBootcamps \nA Bootcamp was conducted for FAST School of Computing by Devsinc, where students \nwere not only able to get hands on experience on technologies like MERN and MEAN and \nWeb Development but also got on spot job offers through this bootcamp. \n \nMock Interview Session \nCareer Services Office, FAST-NUCES conducted a mock interview session on March 04, \n2024, for its students to prepare them for the job fair and other recruiting events. It was a \ngreat way to help students prepare and boost their confidence. During the session, students \nhad the opportunity to practice their interview skills and receive valuable feedback. The \nsession gave them a better understanding of what to expect during real interviews and helped \nthem stand out to potential employers. Our distinguished panelists included Industry/HR \nSpecialist Ms. Arooj Pirzadeh, Head HR and communications at Nishat Chunian Group, \nMr. Zeeshan Sarwar, Head HR Operations and Mr. Ammar Ijaz, Solutions Architect at \nRepairDesk who provided valuable insights and guidance throughout the session. Their \nexpertise was instrumental in helping students navigate the interview process effectively. \n \nCoffee Hour \nTwo networking sessions with alumni from FAST School of Computing and FAANA were \norganized in September and December to network and reconnect them with their alma \nmater. These sessions focused on many areas; however, the focus has been on strong \nconnections with the alma mater and productive engagement of alumni in different areas i.e. \nguest speaker sessions, curriculum development according to new market trends etc. \n \nInternational Student Enrollment \nAs part of the international research collaboration in the MS Applied Linguistics program, \neleven students from Azerbaijan University of Languages successfully completed the \nComputational Linguistics course for the Spring Semester 2024. This achievement marks a" }, { "type": "text", "page": 49, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 49 of 85 \n \nsignificant milestone as the first enrollment of international students in a graduate program \nat FAST. \n \nApplied Linguistics Seminar Series \nThe ongoing seminar series is central to nurturing a vibrant and well-informed research \ncommunity in Applied Linguistics, benefiting researchers and students alike. Offering \nopportunities to stay current with innovative trends, methodologies and exploring \ninnovative approaches. The series facilitates critical dialogue, and discussion of pressing \nissues, challenges, and debates in a collaborative environment. Attendees are inspired by \ninsights into pioneering research and success stories, while the interdisciplinary focus \nunderscores the connections between applied linguistics and related fields. \n \nFaculty Professional Development Training \nIn preparation for the Fall Semester 2024 and as a key element of the ongoing professional \ndevelopment program for both permanent and visiting faculty at the Lahore campus, a \ncomprehensive three-day pre-semester training session was held. The training sessions led \nby senior English faculty, focused on effective strategies for integrating ICT into English \nlanguage lab lesson plans. The program concluded with interactive microteaching sessions \nand participant presentations, fostering hands-on practice and skill refinement. \n \nCPD workshop 'Designing Complex Engineering Problem' \nThe workshop was managed by Mr. Hamza Yousuf, PEB coordinator and was conducted \nby Dr. Abdul Rehman Kashif, Professor, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, UET, Lahore in \nthe Executive Centre on 17th MAY 2024. The workshop focused on covering the basics of \nCEP, OEL and PBL taking the participants through the process of creating problems \naccording to the PEC requirements from start to finish, including Assessment Mechanisms \nand rubrics. \n \nCPD workshop \u201cConduct of Effective Assessments under OBE Paradigm\u201d \nThe Department of Electrical Engineering, FAST NUCES Lahore Campus organized a CPD \nworkshop titled: \"Conduct of Effective Assessments under OBE Paradigm\" in the 'Old \nAuditorium' on Friday; 02-Feb-2024. The workshop was managed by Dr. Omer Saleem, \nPEB coordinator and was conducted by Ms. Beenish Fatima (Assistant Professor, Dept. of \nElectrical Engineering, FAST-NU Lahore), Ms. Sara Kiran (Lecturer, Dept. of Electrical \nEngineering, FAST-NU Lahore) and Mr. Hamza Yousuf (Lecturer, Dept. of Electrical \nEngineering, FAST-NU Lahore). The workshop focused on the Understanding of Program \nEducation Objectives (PEOs), Program Learning Objectives (PLOs), Course Learning \nObjectives (CLOs) and the Learning Domains. The participants of this workshop were also \nbriefed about the Continual Quality Improvement (CQI) of PEOs, PLOs and CLOs. Finally, \nthe assessment methodologies were discussed for the conduct of both theory and the lab \ncourses. \n \nBootcamp on \"Learning Linux Terminal'' \nThe EE department arranged a boot camp on \u2018Learning Linux Terminal\u2019 for the faculty and \nstudents in the fall 2023 semester, which was managed by Mr. Umer Altaf (Lecture-EE) \nthroughout the semester. This training was useful for both the faculty and students. The \ntraining consisted of four modules, covering interaction with Linux and Git, RISC-V ISA, \nRISC-V architecture, concepts of cache and pages, and digital systems design." }, { "type": "text", "page": 50, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 50 of 85 \n \n \nConferences \nDr. Hamid Hassan visited the SGH Warsaw School of Economics in Poland in July 2023 to \nattend international conference of Academy of International Business (AIB). This visit was \nsponsored by HEC and FAST-NUCES. During his visit, Dr. Hassan present paper titled \n\u2018The Influence of Managerial Coaching Behaviors on Employees\u2019 Psychological Safety, \nLearning Goal Orientation and Knowledge Sharing\u2019. \n \nTraining \nA training program titled \u2018Business Analytics with Python: Boot Camp for Beginners\u2019\u201d was \nconducted by the FSM Executive Development Center at FAST School of Management in \nAugust 2023. This program focused on Python Fundamentals, Pandas DataFrame, Numpy \nFundamentals and Data Visualization & Analysis and was designed for Business \nAnalytics faculty members. The training was organized by Dr. Akbar Azam, and conducted \nby Dr. Zeeshan Ali, a Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics at Oxford Brookes University, \nUK. Dr. Ali is a Fulbright Scholar, a post-doctoral fellow from George Mason University, \nUSA, and an HEC Scholar who completed his PhD at the Asian Institute of Technology \n(AIT), Thailand. \n \nExecutive Development Center at FAST School of Management, Lahore arranged a training \nworkshop titled \u2018Analytics with R\u2019; for FSM faculty members in January 2024 to enhance \ntheir analytical skills. The training was organized by Dr. Mian Muhammad Atif and \nconducted by Dr. Ahmed Arif, who currently heads the Bloomberg Lab at University of \nWest of England, Bristol United Kingdom. \n \nA training workshop titled \u2018Large Language Models and Your Personal Data: Implications \nfor Research and Business\u2019 was organized by Dr. Akbar Azam for FSM faculty members \nand conducted by Dr. Zeeshan Ali, a Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics at Oxford \nBrookes University, UK. This workshop, held at FSM, Lahore campus in July 2023, \nexplored the potential applications of large language models like ChatGPT, discussed their \nimpact on personal, business, and research data, and addressed ethical considerations. The \nworkshop aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of these models and their \npractical applications. On October 19, 2023, Dr. Hamid Hassan (Head, FAST School of \nManagement, Lahore) attended a one-day Mentoring & Training for the faculty of GC \nUniversity Department of Commerce and Finance (GCU- C & F) Lahore. The session was \norganized to evaluate GCU-C & F program accreditation under National Business Education \nAccreditation Council (NBEAC). \n \nOn March 8, 2024, Dr. Hamid Hassan (Head, FAST School of Management, Lahore) \nattended a one-day mentoring and training session for the Department of Management \nSciences, COMSATS University Lahore Campus. The session was organized to evaluate \nDepartment of Management Sciences programs accreditation under the National Business \nEducation Accreditation Council (NBEAC). \n \nOn June 3, 2024, Dr. Hamid Hassan (Head, FAST School of Management, Lahore) attended \na one-day mentoring and training session for faculty of Southern Business School (SBS), \nInstitute of Southern Punjab, Multan. The session was organized to evaluate SBS program \naccreditation under National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC)." }, { "type": "text", "page": 51, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 51 of 85 \n \nWorkshop on OBE Implementation \nDr. Arshad Ali (Associate Professor) from FAST School of Computing conducted one day \nworkshop on 26th April 2024 for the Implementation of OBE. \n \nNavigating Your Career in the Age of AI \nThe evolving role of AI and AI agents in shaping the future of work, Essential skills needed \nto thrive in an AI-driven landscape, Practical advice for future-proofing careers in this \nrapidly advancing field. This session provided valuable, real-world insights directly from \nan industry leader, aiming to inspire and prepare students for AI and tech-focused careers. \nSaad Siddique is currently working as a Senior Cloud and AI Consultant at Microsoft in \nAustin Texas US (formerly with HPE and Land O\u2019Lakes). He has over 12 years of \nexperience in Analytics, Data, AI, and Machine Learning. He did his MBA from UT Austin, \nalong with a master\u2019s in computer science and a bachelor\u2019s in electrical engineering. He gave \nthe talk on Tuesday, 14th November 2024. \n \nSOFTEC \nSOFTEC held on 23-25 February 2024, provided an immersive experience over its 28-year \nhistory, bringing together industry experts, professionals, and students to showcase their \nlatest innovations in the technology sector. At SOFTEC 2024, attendees explored cutting-\nedge technologies and trends in the company of successful personalities. From artificial \nintelligence and machine learning to blockchain and cybersecurity, SOFTEC covered a wide \nrange of topics shaping the future of technology. Competitions at SOFTEC provided a \nthrilling experience, allowing attendees to test their skills and compete against the best \nminds in the country. These competitions ranged from solving real-world problems to \ndeveloping innovative software solutions, providing a platform for showcasing talent and \ncreativity. The event also offered hands-on workshops and seminars tailored to suit the \ninterests and skill levels of all attendees, providing firsthand experience with the latest tools \nand technologies and opportunities to gain insights from industry leaders. The Software \nHousing Enclosure served as the heart of the event, where top companies from across the \ncountry interacted with aspiring students, offering opportunities to drop CVs, talk to \nindustry experts, and explore potential future opportunities. After a day of competitions and \ninnovation, SOFTEC 2024 provided a chance to unwind at Entertainment Eve, offering \nnetworking opportunities and a vibrant ambiance with music and entertainment. The grand \nclosing ceremony at SOFTEC 2024 celebrated the day's achievements with glamour and \nsophistication, bringing together participants, sponsors, and esteemed guests for an evening \nof exquisite cuisine, live entertainment, and celebration. \n \nJob Fair'24 \nJob Fair 2024 held at FAST NUCES Lahore on March 6th, 2024, proved to be a resounding \nsuccess, marking a significant milestone in the academic and professional journey of the \nuniversity's students. Organized by the CCS, this event attracted over 120 prestigious \ncompanies from various industries, each offering valuable opportunities to students from \nevery semester. The bustling atmosphere of the fair buzzed with anticipation and excitement \nas students navigated through the array of booths and exhibitions, eager to explore the \nplethora of internship and job opportunities available to them. The fair boasted a diverse \nrange of companies, ensuring that students from all fields of study had something to suit their \ninterests and career aspirations." }, { "type": "text", "page": 52, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 52 of 85 \n \nShowcasing Event: SFTEC Competitions \nHeld on May 5th, 6th & 7th, 2023, with 100 participants, SFTEC competitions were \norganized, focusing on Civil Engineering. Students were tasked with creating 2D floor plans \nand completing bridge projects. The event was attended by students from various \nengineering disciplines. \n \nIndustry Linkages: Educational Field Visit \nOn May 21, 2023, 80 students and faculty members participated in an educational field visit \nto the Neelum Jehlum Hydropower Plant. The visit gave participants a firsthand experience \nof hydropower project operations, offering valuable insights into the construction and \nmanagement of large-scale infrastructure projects. \n \nSeminar on Hydropower Development in Pakistan \nOn March 11, 2024, a seminar was held with 20 participants from both students and faculty, \ndiscussing the potential for hydropower development in Pakistan. The session provided \nvaluable insights into the country's energy sector and the future of renewable energy. \n \nSeminar on Engineering Business \nHeld on November 30, 2023, this seminar, attended by 30 students, focused on the essentials \nof engineering business. It aimed to provide students with a broader understanding of \nbusiness concepts within the context of engineering projects. \n \nSeminar on Pile Foundation Design \nAimed at introducing students to the basic concepts of pile foundation design, this seminar \ntook place on December 1, 2023, with 25 student participants. The session provided \nfoundational knowledge critical for students pursuing careers in civil engineering. \n \nSeminar on Modern Innovations in Cable Stayed Bridges \nOn December 14, 2024, 40 students attended a seminar that explored the latest innovations \nin cable-stayed bridge designs. The session offered valuable exposure to the cutting-edge \ntechniques in bridge construction and design. \n \nShowcasing Event: SFTEC Competitions \nAnother SFTEC event was held on December 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2023, with 100 \nparticipants. Students showcased their skills by creating 2D floor plans and working on \nbridge construction projects. This event was attended by students across various engineering \nfaculties. \n \nShowcasing Event: Women\u2019s Day Celebration \nHeld on March 8th, 2024, with 50 participants, this event celebrated Women's Day, \nemphasizing the strength and contributions of women in society. The celebration brought \ntogether students and faculty to reflect on the achievements of women in various fields. \n \nIndustry Linkages: Educational Site Visit \nOn March 16, 2024, 40 students and faculty members participated in a site visit to a Green \nBuilding Project. The visit provided participants with a firsthand experience of sustainable \nconstruction techniques and pile investigation processes." }, { "type": "text", "page": 53, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 53 of 85 \n \n \nFarewell 2023 \nThe Farewell event of FAST NUCES Lahore at Faletti\u2019s Hotel was impeccably organized \nby Creative Society. It was held on June 13th, 2023, and brought together students, faculty, \nand staff to bid a heartfelt goodbye to the graduating batch. Faizan Mir Photography served \nas the media partner, capturing memorable moments throughout the event. The evening \nbegan with a warm welcome from the hosts, who expressed gratitude and excitement, \ncreating an engaging atmosphere. The highlight of the event was a thought-provoking \nspeech delivered by the esteemed Rector of Fast University Lahore, Dr. Aftab Ahmad. His \ninspiring words resonated deeply with the graduating students, commending their \nachievements and encouraging them to embrace future challenges. The event was also \ngraced by Dr. Hammad Naveed Director Campus, faculty member and staff. Following the \nRector's speech, the Man and Lady of the Evening were announced based on their formal \nattire, garnering applause and admiration from the audience. \n \nSports Gala'23 \nThe FAST Sports Gala'23 was a resounding success, bringing together participants from 52 \ncorporate companies and showcasing their sportsmanship and competitive spirit. The event \nwas made possible with the support of various sponsors, including Confiz, NetSol, \nLumensoft Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Forrentech, Volta Football Association, HM \nPhotography, and Red Bull. The organizing team of the FAST Sports Society deserves \nappreciation for their meticulous planning and execution, ensuring a memorable experience \nfor all involved. The event served as a platform to foster a sense of camaraderie, promote \nsportsmanship, and create lasting memories for participants, they are spectators, and \nsponsors alike. \n \nCompany tour: Manafa Technologies \nOn January 18, 2024, the Career Counseling Society (CCS) organized a carefully planned \nIndustry Trip to Manafa Technologies. A diverse group comprising twenty-five students \nfrom batches 20 and 21, specializing in the departments of management and computing, \nwere selected to participate in this insightful visit. The trip served as a valuable bridge \nbetween academia and industry, providing students with a holistic understanding of the tech \nsector, fostering professional connections, and inspiring them to navigate their career \njourneys with confidence and purpose. \n \nSolidity Boot Camp \nThe Solidity Cohort Boot Camp, organized by @stacksfastchapter for Promotion of Future \nComputing, successfully concluded its three-week online program on 29th January \n2024.This initiative aimed to educate participants, including both FAST students and \nexternal attendees, about blockchain technology, covering fundamentals and practical \napplications through interactive sessions on Solidity programming language and smart \ncontract development. The exploration of future implications, including discussions on \ndecentralized finance and non- fungible tokens (NFTs), provided insights into the evolving \nlandscape of blockchain technology. Additionally, the program effectively stimulated career \nbuilding by inspiring participants to consider both local and international opportunities, \nconveyed by industry professionals. \n \nFAST Business Expo'24 \nFAST Business Expo'24, organized by Fast Business Club. The event, held on 13th February" }, { "type": "text", "page": 54, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 54 of 85 \n \n2024, aimed to promote entrepreneurship among our student community and provide a \nplatform for showcasing their small ventures. Fast Business Expo'24 featured diverse stalls, \nattracting a significant number of visitors including our students & faculty members visitors. \nParticipants showcased a wide range of businesses, from tech startups to sustainable \ninitiatives, while networking opportunities enriched the entrepreneurial spirit of the event. \nThe overwhelmingly positive feedback received highlights the success of Fast Business \nExpo'24 in inspiring and empowering our student entrepreneurs. Looking ahead, we remain \ncommitted to nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem at FAST Business Club and \norganizing more impactful events in the future. Thank you to everyone who contributed to \nthe success of Fast Business Expo'24. \n \nSOFTEC'24 \nSOFTEC, provided an immersive experience over its 28-year history, bringing together \nindustry experts, professionals, and students to showcase their latest innovations in the \ntechnology sector. At SOFTEC 2024, attendees explored cutting-edge technologies and \ntrends in the company of successful personalities. From artificial intelligence and machine \nlearning to blockchain and cybersecurity, SOFTEC covered a wide range of topics shaping \nthe future of technology. Competitions at SOFTEC provided a thrilling experience, allowing \nattendees to test their skills and compete against the best minds in the country. These \ncompetitions ranged from solving real- world problems to developing innovative software \nsolutions, providing a platform for showcasing talent and creativity. \n \nJob Fair'24 \nJob Fair 2024 held at FAST NUCES Lahore on March 6th, 2024, proved to be a resounding \nsuccess, marking a significant milestone in the academic and professional journey of the \nuniversity's students. Organized by the CCS, this event attracted over 120 prestigious \ncompanies from various industries, each offering valuable opportunities to students from \nevery semester. The bustling atmosphere of the fair buzzed with anticipation and excitement \nas students navigated through the array of booths and exhibitions, eager to explore the \nplethora of internship and job opportunities available to them. The fair boasted a diverse \nrange of companies, ensuring that students from all fields of study had something to suit their \ninterests and career aspirations. \n \nOne Day workshop on Implementation of MLOps by Arbisoft \nOn 26th April 2024, a one day-workshop was organized by Prof. Dr. Saman Shahid \n(NUCES- FAST Lahore Campus) and Prof. Dr. Kashif Zafar (Head FAST School of \nComputing) in collaboration with Arbisoft Inc. The workshop sessions covered the practical \nimplementation of topics: NER, RNN, LSTM & BERT. The workshop also included \nessentials of image classification using CNNs, VGG-16, ResNet, & MobileNet. The \ninstructors from Arbisoft (Mr. Umer Khalid and Mr. Tayyab Nasir) covered MLOps, AWS \nbasics, introducing AWS SageMaker, and navigating the SageMaker Workflow\u2014from \npreparation to deployment, complete with logging and monitoring. \n \nFSC (FAST society championship) 10th Edition \n\"I think, therefore I am.\" Nothing describes the essence of the participants at FDC more than \nthe profound motto of Fast Voice Debating Society. Representing both critical thinking and \nintellectual discourse, FAST Debating Championship 2024 aimed for an illuminating \nweekend of debates, and it unequivocally succeeded. Over 50 teams from various \ninstitutions, as well as experienced judges, were invited from across Pakistan to showcase" }, { "type": "text", "page": 55, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 55 of 85 \n \ntheir skills, engage, and challenge each other. FDC X set the stage for intriguing and \nthought-provoking clash of ideals, and the passionate participants embraced the opportunity, \nresulting in an atmosphere worthy of Pakistan's premier debating championship. \n \nSite visit to the construction site in DHA Phase 6 (NESPAK) \nDuring the visit, they gained valuable insights into the technical aspects of large-scale \ninfrastructure development and the innovative solutions being implemented on-site \n \nMedal distribution Ceremony 2024 \nFor congratulate to the shining stars of FAST-NUCES Lahore Campus at the Medal \nDistribution Ceremony 2024! Their hard work, dedication, and achievements have truly \npaid off. \n \nSeerat UL Nabi (SAW) \nThe event \u2018Seerah of Prophet\u2019 by CBS commenced from 12:30 pm to 02:30 pm at Syed \nRafaqat Auditorium on September 26, 2024, with the guest speaker, CEO of Al-Naseeha \nInstitute, Arsalan Ahmed and our society advisor, Hafiz Umair Gulzar. \n \nSite Visit (Banu Mukhtar PEB factory & Nandipur power project \nGujranwala) \nASCE NUCES organized an insightful one-day visit to the Banu Mukhtar Steel Factory and \nthe Nandipur Irrigation Research Centre, providing students with hands-on experience in \nkey civil engineering fields. At Banu Mukhtar, students explored the production of steel and \npre- engineered members for large-scale structures, gaining practical understanding of \nfactory operations and project handling. \n \nChoose France'24 \nThe Career Counseling Society (CCS) hosted the \"Choose France Fair,\" bringing together \nstudents from FAST-NUCES and other universities. The event provided insights into \nmaster\u2019s programs and scholarships in fields such as Computer Science, Engineering, and \nManagement Sciences. Students had the opportunity to engage directly with representatives \nfrom 15 French universities, helping them make informed academic decisions. MOUs were \nsigned with Polytech Nantes, IMT Atlantique, and EPITECH. FAST-NUCES Rector, Dr. \nAftab A. Maroof, and Director, Dr. Summaira Sarfraz, actively participated in the event, \npresenting awards to the French representatives in appreciation of their involvement. \n \nTECH TRENDS UNLEASHED \nThe IEEE X Ebryx Cybersecurity Seminar on October 23, 2024, was a resounding success! \nHeld at the Old Auditorium of FAST NUCES Lahore, this event united students, IT \nprofessionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts to delve into modern cybersecurity trends and \nchallenges. With expert speakers like Muhammad Umer Ishaq discussing 'Enhancing Cyber \nDefense through Offensive Security Techniques' and Tasmia Rana sharing insights on \n'Integrating Secure Full Stack Development Practices,' attendees gained valuable \nknowledge for navigating today's digital landscape. Thank you to everyone who participated \nand contributed to such a meaningful discussion." }, { "type": "text", "page": 56, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 56 of 85 \n \nPESHAWAR CAMPUS \n \n82nd Convocation of the University \nThe 82nd Convocation of the University, and the 18th graduation ceremony of Peshawar \ncampus was held on 14 December 2024 at the campus premises. Dr. Aftab Ahmad Maroof \nchaired the convocation as Chief Guest whereas Justice (R) Mian Muhammad Ajmal; \nmember Board of Governors, NUCES, and Prof. Dr. (R) Lutfullah Kakakhel; member Board \nof Governors, NUCES were the guest of honors. A total of 116 graduates were conferred \ndegrees of which 83 graduates received the Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Computer Science, 18 \ngraduates received of Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Software Engineering, 9 graduates received \nBachelor\u2019s Degree in Electrical Engineering, and 6 received the Master\u2019s Degree in Data \nScience. Dr. Aftab Maroof and Dr. Lutfullah Kakakhel addressed the students and advised \non professional and life skills. Dignitaries from Peshawar Board, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa \nEducation Foundation, and KP IT Board also joined the convocation and engaged healthy \ndiscussion with campus, and university officials and board members. \n \nMedal & Scholarship Distribution Ceremony 2024 \nA ceremony was conducted on 25 October 2024 to award medals to achievers of Fall 2023 \nand Spring 2024 semesters on the basis of their CGPA, as well as award scholarship \ncertificates. Mr. Zareef Ullah Mani, MD Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation \nserved as chief guest on the occasion. 38 students received gold, silver, and bronze medals \nfor fall 2023 semester, whereas 26 received them for spring 2024 semester. In addition, 100% \ntuition fee waiver scholarships were awarded to position holders of the NU admission test, \nand position holders of examination boards. Scholarships were also awarded to students of \nnewly merged districts (Ex-FATA regions). Lastly, recipients of scholarships from KP \ngovernment through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation (KPEF) were given their \ncertificates. Post event consultation was carried out between campus officials and MD \nKPEF with consensus reached to increase the number of scholarships in favor of FAST \nstudents. \n \nJob Fair \nThe Career Services Office of the campus organized the annual Open House and Job Fair \non 3rd May 2024. Given the number of graduating students, invitations were sent to \nreputable software houses of the country. A total of 22 companies registered for the event. \nThese include Cognimind AI, Guru Group LLC, Strings Technologies, Veevotech, Haztech \nTechnologies, FF Steel, JMM Technologies, K2X, Nayatel, Payactive, SMSAMI, and \nGlobal IAE. Graduating students showcased their projects to the industry while other \nstudents visited the companies stalls to get the career advice and inquired about potential \ninternship opportunities. A total of 28 final-year projects were showcased at the event, \nwhere students presented and briefed the participating companies about their work. \n \nIEEE Xtreme Global Coding Competition 2024 \nStudents of the Peshawar campus made a remarkable impact at the IEEE Xtreme Coding \nCompetition, securing the top 3 positions at the competition ladder boards at National level. \nA total of 8,785 teams participated in this global event. Hadeed Bin Toufique of team \nBytestormers ranked 1st in Pakistan and 234 globally, Aais Rabbani, Hassaan Anwar, and \nKhwaja Saad from team Protrainers ranked 2nd in Pakistan and 237 globally. Rayyan \nLiaquat, Fahad Ahmed, and Fatima Khan from Team Recent Rey ranked 3rd in Pakistan." }, { "type": "text", "page": 57, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 57 of 85 \n \nAhmad Irtaza Meer, and Mashaal from team Bankai ranked 7th, while Mahad Paracha from \nteam NUCES alpha ranked 8th in Pakistan. \n \nNational University Technology Competition 2024 (NUTEC) \nThe National University Technology Competition (NUTEC) Olympiad is a flagship \ntechnology event held by Peshawar campus and has been conducted annually since 2009. \nThe 2024 edition of this competition was held from 3-5 May 2024. NUTEC 24\u2019 features a \ncombination of technical, management, and non-technical events. Upto 1 million cash \nprizes were distributed amongst winners and runners up of 165 participating teams across \nPakistan." }, { "type": "text", "page": 58, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 58 of 85 \n \nChapter-5 Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization \n(ORIC) \n \nOverview \n \nThe Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) at FAST-NUCES \nplayed a pivotal role in fostering a culture of research and innovation during the 2022-2023 \nacademic year. ORIC provided comprehensive support to researchers, from project \nconception to commercialization. \n \nTo encourage and recognize research excellence, FAST-NUCES implemented various \npolicies and initiatives. ORIC actively promoted awareness of emerging research trends, \noffered guidance to faculty members, and provided support during the proposal \ndevelopment and project execution stages. Under the mentorship of the Rector, the ORIC \nteam successfully facilitated an increase in research collaborations with industry and other \nuniversities. \n \nThe diverse range of research and development activities undertaken at FAST-NUCES \nduring the 2022-2023 academic year aimed to inspire faculty and students to actively \nparticipate in the university's research endeavours. By engaging in research initiatives, \nstudents and faculty contributed to the advancement of knowledge and contributed to the \nuniversity's overall success. \n \nVision \n \nThe vision of ORIC is to promote research and innovation in the local context. \n \nMission \n \nTo take Pakistan forward by continuously improving quality of research, building \npartnerships with the industry, and being able to capitalize on outcomes that result from \nresearch and development activities. \n \nFunctions \n \n\u2022 \nEncourage pragmatic research in the context of Pakistan\u2019s socio-economic needs \n\u2022 \nIdentify and inform the faculty members about research opportunities \n\u2022 \nFacilitate joint research ventures and academic collaborations \n\u2022 \nPromote publication of research work being conducted in the University \n\u2022 \nAssist faculty in acquiring funds from international and national funding agencies \n\u2022 \nPromote entrepreneurship, technology - transfer and commercialization activities that \nsupport both local and national economies \n\u2022 \nCommercialize research in collaboration with industry \n\u2022 \nArrange awareness seminars, symposia and workshops for the benefit of faculty and \nstudents" }, { "type": "text", "page": 59, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 59 of 85 \n \nServices \n \n\u2022 \nEducate faculty about university research policy and process grant requests \n\u2022 \nDevelop, maintain, and communicate pre and post-award administrative procedures \nfor externally sponsored projects \n\u2022 \nSupport faculty regarding contracts, progress reports, and other sponsor grants actions \n\u2022 \nConnect faculty and students with prospective industrial partners \n\u2022 \nAssist students, faculty and alumnus in pursuit of technological or social innovations \n\u2022 \nMentor the promising start-ups during the initial period when they are most \nsusceptible \n\u2022 \nAssist in patent filing and licensing \n\u2022 \nKeep web and social media presence to share the latest research, scholarship, and \nentrepreneurial opportunities \n \nORIC Team \n \nName \nDesignation \nDr. M. Asif Naeem \nDirector ORIC \nEngr. M. Aatif Saif Khan \nManager Research Management \nMr. Rana Ayaz \nManager Innovation & Commercialization \nMs. Sayeda Sadia Batool \nGrants Management Officer \nMs. Maryam Mehtab \nResearch Officer \nMs. Aysha Shafiq \nAssistant Manager (Career Services, Chiniot Faisalabad Campus) \nMs. Iram Arshad \nAssistant Manager (Career Services, Islamabad Campus) \nMs. Aysha Siddiqui \nAssistant Manager (Career Services, Karachi Campus) \nMr. Bashir Muhammad \nManager (Career Services, Lahore Campus) \nMr. Riaz Nawab \nOfficer (Career Services, Peshawar Campus) \n \nOrganogram \n \n \nDirector ORIC\nManager \nResearch \nManagement\nManager \nInnovation & \nCommercialization\nGrants \nManagement \nOfficer\nResearch \nOfficer\nCareer Services \nOfficers \n(Campuses" }, { "type": "image", "page": 59, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_59_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 59, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_59_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 59, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_59_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 59, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_59_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 59, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_59_img_4.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 59, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_59_img_5.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 59, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_59_img_6.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 59, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_59_img_7.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 59, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_59_img_8.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 59, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_59_img_9.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 59, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_59_img_10.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 60, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 60 of 85 \n \n \nAccomplishments \n \nNoteworthy achievements of our department include \n \n\u2022 The ORIC has submitted the HEC\u2019s Annual Score Card and anticipated to improve its \nranking from \"Y\" to \u2018X\u2019. HEC\u2019s Performance Evaluation comprises of exhaustive \nparameters based on an institution\u2019s efforts towards gaining higher scores under Human \nResecure, Research Management, Collaborations, Innovation & Commercialization. \n\u2022 To meet the accreditation and ranking standards set by the Higher Education \nCommission (HEC), ORIC implemented a series of strategic policies designed to \nstreamline various research processes. These policies facilitated the efficient \nmanagement of extramural funding, research rewards, research ethics, and intramural \nresearch funding through the Faculty Research Support Grant, catering to both early-\ncareer and experienced researchers. Additionally, ORIC introduced guidelines for \ninternational and domestic travel grants, in-kind research support, and technical \nentrepreneurship initiatives for faculty and Final Year Projects (FYPs). Policies on \nplagiarism and research integrity were also reinforced to uphold high standards of \nacademic honesty and quality. \nThese comprehensive measures significantly enhanced the research and development \nlandscape at the university, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and \nexcellence in all research activities. \n\u2022 ORIC consistently educated faculty members about emerging research opportunities, \nresulting in the submission of over 7 research proposals for external funding during the \n2023-2024 period. This achievement is particularly notable given the challenging \nfunding environment, as new grant opportunities during this time were suspended at the \nfunding agencies end due to shortage of funds. \n\u2022 Fourteen NRPUs were secured in the period 2023 - 2024. \n\u2022 To incentivize and acknowledge outstanding research publications, faculty received \nresearch rewards exceeding Rs. 17.14 million during the period 2023-2024. This \nprogram has demonstrably led to an increase in the number of high-quality faculty \nimpact factor publications during the reported period. \n\u2022 Our campuses have hosted over 440 capacity-building activities for faculty, staff, and \nstudents. These initiatives have provided valuable opportunities for professional \ndevelopment and networking, further enhancing the expertise of them. \n \nCampus Name \nFinancial Year 2023-2024 \nCFD \n48 \nISB \n 285 \nKHI \n57 \nLHR \n43 \nPWR \n7 \nTotal \n440" }, { "type": "text", "page": 61, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 61 of 85 \n \n\u2022 The portfolio of ORIC extramural funding expands to have a lab affiliated with each of \nthe four National Centers in Emerging Technologies funded by the Public Sector \nDevelopment Program (PSDP) National Center of Artificial Intelligence, National \nCenter of Big Data & Cloud Computing, National Center of Robotics & Automation, \nand National Center of Cyber Security. These projects have developed prototypes that \nare being pitched to the investors for product licensing and commercialization. \n\u2022 The NUCES encourages international collaborative research. The faculty researchers \nare executing European Union\u2019s ERASMUS projects. \n\u2022 A host of research projects with defence and commercial verticals are also being \nexecuted. \n\u2022 In 2023-2024, under the ORIC umbrella, NUCES Successfully organized eight \ninternational conferences and workshops viz ICET23, ICIT23. We have announced the \nICETST24 and ICIT 2024 at Karachi and CFD campuses respectively with several other \nexciting events in the pipeline. These upcoming conferences promise to bring together \nexperts and thought leaders from various fields to foster innovation, collaboration, and \nthe exchange of ideas. \n\u2022 We maintain an incessant social media presence, actively sharing a wide range of local \nand international opportunities, including emerging research, entrepreneurship, and \nplacement prospects for our faculty and students. By leveraging our Facebook page at \nhttps//www.facebook.com/FASTNUORIC/, we effortlessly disseminate information \nabout these opportunities, ensuring that our audience is well-informed and connected to \na wealth of exciting prospects at the click of a mouse. \n\u2022 The university actively facilitates the strengthening of academia-industry collaborations \nthrough meetings, MOUs, and consultancy agreements aimed at addressing industry \nchallenges. Notable partnerships include engagements with NESCOM, Ministry of \nPlanning, Development & Special Initiative, M-Labs, Transsion Techno Electronics, \nSiemens Pakistan Engineering Co. Ltd and Elixir Technology among others. \n\u2022 In an effort to enhance the research capabilities of faculty members, the Office of \nResearch, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) has introduced intramural \nfunding through the Faculty Research Support Grant (FRSG) program. This year, 30 \nprojects (worth Rs million 38.685) were sponsored under the FRSG initiative. \n\u2022 This year 45 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with a diverse range \nof national and international universities, as well as industrial organizations. These \nMoUs were strategically crafted to foster collaborations between academia and industry, \naiming to promote knowledge exchange, joint research initiatives, and mutually \nbeneficial partnerships. Through these collaborative efforts, we have been able to bridge \nthe gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, facilitating innovation \nand creating avenues for impactful research outcomes. \n\u2022 \nThis year ORIC has developed the NUCES University Research Portfolio to showcase \nthe university research spectrum and achievements at both national and international \nlevel. It strengthens our capacity to engage with various funding bodies and facilitates \ncollaborations, fostering opportunities to secure consultancy projects and further propel \nour research initiatives. The University Research Portfolio is uploaded on the ORIC \nwebsite and can be accessed from URL https//www.nu.edu.pk/Oric/UniversityResearchProfile. \n\u2022 As part of our commitment to foster an entrepreneurial culture within the university, \nfaculty members are actively encouraged to establish research labs. To date, we have \nsuccessfully commercialized 42 research labs across various campuses of NUCES." }, { "type": "text", "page": 62, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 62 of 85 \n \nFurther details regarding the projects and achievements of these research labs can be \naccessed through our official ORIC website at https//www.nu.edu.pk/Oric/OricResearchLabs. \nThis platform serves as a gateway for national and international organizations to connect \nwith relevant research labs for collaborative research and development initiatives. Such \ncollaborations ultimately prove beneficial for the university and its stakeholders \n\u2022 A new Chip design centre has been established at Islamabad campus with the \ncollaboration of GS Microelectronics US Inc. The centre, named GF-Metrc, focuses \nprimarily on Integrated Circuit (IC) design, research, training, and fostering innovation \nand commercialization, leveraging the partnership with GSME. \n\u2022 ORIC is supporting its faculty members and researchers in establishing their technical \nstart-ups, including providing support throughout the trademark and patent filing \nprocesses. Notably, recently a new Start up (iParahi) has achieved success in trademark \nregistration. Additionally, the founder is actively engaged in the process of filing a \npatent application for his forthcoming product." }, { "type": "text", "page": 63, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 63 of 85 \n \nChapter-6 Research & Development \n \nCampus Wise information of Journal Articles and Conference Papers \n \nCampus \nJournal Articles \nChiniot-Faisalabad (CFD) \n57 \nIslamabad (ISB) \n128 \nKarachi (KHI) \n62 \nLahore (LHR) \n160 \nPeshawar (PWR) \n21 \nG. Total \n428 \n \n \n \nCampus \nConference Papers \nChiniot-Faisalabad (CFD) \n5 \nIslamabad (ISB) \n42 \nKarachi (KHI) \n27 \nLahore (LHR) \n29 \nPeshawar (PWR) \n11 \nG. Total \n428 \n \n \n \n \n \n57\n128\n62\n160\n21\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\nLHR\nPWR\n5\n42\n27\n29\n11\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\nLHR\nPWR" }, { "type": "text", "page": 64, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 64 of 85 \n \nDepartment Wise information of Journal Articles and Conference Papers \n \nDepartments \nJournal Articles \nCivil Engineering (Civ. E) \n19 \nComputer Science (CS) \n172 \nElectrical Engineering (EE) \n58 \nManagement Sciences (FSM) \n45 \nSciences & Humanities (S&H) \n138 \nG. Total \n428 \n \n \n \n \nDepartments \nConference Papers \nCivil Engineering (Civ. E) \n1 \nComputer Science (CS) \n72 \nElectrical Engineering (EE) \n16 \nManagement Sciences (FSM) \n13 \nSciences & Humanities (S&H) \n12 \nG. Total \n114 \n \n \n \n \n \n19\n172\n58\n45\n138\nCiv. E\nCS\nEE\nFSM\nS&H\n1\n72\n16\n13\n12\nCiv. E\nCS\nEE\nFSM\nS&H" }, { "type": "text", "page": 65, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 65 of 85 \n \nCampus wise impact factor publications \n \nCampus \nPublications \nChiniot-Faisalabad (CFD) \n52 \nIslamabad (ISB) \n119 \nKarachi (KHI) \n51 \nLahore (LHR) \n132 \nPeshawar (PWR) \n20 \nG. Total \n374 \n \n \n \nDepartment wise impact factor publications \n \nDepartments \nPublications \nCivil Engineering (Civ. E) \n18 \nComputer Science (CS) \n167 \nElectrical Engineering (EE) \n55 \nManagement Sciences (FSM) \n38 \nSciences & Humanities (S&H) \n100 \nG. Total \n378 \n \n \nCFD, 52\nISB, 119\nKHI, 51\nLHR, 132\nPWR, 20\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\nLHR\nPWR" }, { "type": "image", "page": 65, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_65_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 66, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 66 of 85 \n \n \nAuthors vs Publications \n \nCampus \nAuthors Publications \nChiniot-Faisalabad (CFD) \n31 \n63 \nIslamabad (ISB) \n87 \n177 \nKarachi (KHI) \n60 \n93 \nLahore (LHR) \n76 \n195 \nPeshawar (PWR) \n17 \n33 \nG. Total \n271 \n561 \n \n \n \nCampus wise publications \u2013 Five Years Summary \n \nCampus \n2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 \nChiniot-Faisalabad (CFD) \n22 \n40 \n70 \n79 \n52 \nIslamabad (ISB) \n62 \n88 \n126 \n124 \n119 \nKarachi (KHI) \n13 \n17 \n30 \n36 \n51 \nLahore (LHR) \n51 \n94 \n116 \n119 \n132 \nPeshawar (PWR) \n13 \n17 \n33 \n57 \n20 \nG. Total \n161 \n256 \n375 \n415 \n367 \n \nCiv. E, 18\nCS, 167\nEE, 55\nFSM, 38\nS&H, 100\nCiv. E\nCS\nEE\nFSM\nS&H\n31\n87\n60\n76\n17\n63\n177\n93\n195\n33\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\nLHR\nPWR\nAuthors\nPublications" }, { "type": "image", "page": 66, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "image_file": "page_66_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 67, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 67 of 85 \n \n \n \nDepartment wise publications \u2013 Five Years Summary \n \nDepartments \n2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 \nCivil Engineering (Civ. E) \n4 \n7 \n13 \n22 \n18 \nComputer Science (CS) \n72 \n112 \n152 \n189 \n167 \nElectrical Engineering (EE) \n45 \n40 \n74 \n66 \n55 \nManagement Sciences (FSM) \n8 \n15 \n24 \n43 \n38 \nSciences & Humanities (S&H) \n26 \n77 \n112 \n104 \n100 \nG. Total \n155 \n251 \n375 \n424 \n367 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n22\n40\n70\n79\n52\n62\n88\n126\n124\n119\n13\n17\n30\n36\n51\n51\n94\n116\n119\n132\n13\n17\n33\n57\n20\n2019\n2020\n2021\n2022\n2023\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\nLHR\nPWR\n4\n7\n13\n22\n18\n72\n112\n152\n189\n167\n45\n40\n74\n66\n55\n8\n15\n24\n43\n38\n26\n77\n112\n104\n100\n2019\n2020\n2021\n2022\n2023\nCiv. E\nCS\nEE\nFSM\nS&H" }, { "type": "text", "page": 68, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 68 of 85 \n \nChapter-7 Quality Assurance \n \nIntroduction \n \nQuality assurance is an important aspect of a university's commitment to deliver high-\nquality education and research services to its stakeholders. It involves a set of procedures \nand processes that ensure that the university's programs and services meet the required \nquality standards. Quality assurance is a continuous process that involves identifying areas \nof improvement, implementing best practices, and measuring performance against \nestablished quality benchmarks. It involves the active participation of all university \npersonnel, students, and other stakeholders, and requires a culture of continuous \nimprovement and accountability. \n \nThe Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of Higher Education Commission (HEC) established \nQuality Enhancement Cells (QECs) in the universities of Pakistan in a phase manner. In the \nfirst three phases QECs in 45 public sector universities were established by HEC from the \nyear 2006 till 2010. Then, HEC expanded its scope to the private sector Universities and \nselected 15 private sector, W category (HEC\u2019s then ranking), universities. NUCES was in \nthe list of the first phase (2009-2011) private sector universities. In this context, QEC at \nNUCES was established on June 11th, 2010. \n \nVision of QEC \n \nSupport the university\u2019s vision by adapting best practices suggested by accreditation bodies \nwhile conforming to the university policies. \n \nMission of QEC \n \nAdapt existing state-of-the-art higher education quality improvement strategies, while \nengaging with all stakeholders. \n \nObjectives of QEC \n \n1. Enhancing the pedagogical skills of the instructors to achieve learning outcomes of \ncurriculum and effectively engage with the students. \n2. Provide coaching related to the processes and procedures prescribed by the \naccreditation bodies, to the academic staff. \n3. To communicate and coordinate with all the stakeholders (students, instructors, \nstaff, alumni, employers, subject experts, etc.) for feedback with the aim of \nimprovement of education quality. \n4. Formulate analytical reports extracted from the received feedback from the \nstakeholders, i.e., surveys related to infrastructure, teacher evaluation, alumni, \nemployer etc. and provide recommendations to the statutory bodies of the university. \n5. Promote automation of quality related processes to develop an effective, viable and \nsustainable ecosystem of quality assurance at the university. \n6. Ensuring the compliance of quality assurance procedures in accordance with the \nguidelines provided by HEC and accreditation councils. \n7. Provide assistance to academic departments to meet the expectations of accreditation \nbodies in terms of data gathering and reporting." }, { "type": "text", "page": 69, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 69 of 85 \n \n8. Tailor curricular and co-curricular activities to meet the requirements of ranking \norganizations. \n \nOrganizational Structure \n \nThe QEC organogram is as given below \n \nRector\nDirector IQAE\nManager-\nCoordination\nIQAE-CFD \nCampus\nIQAE-ISB \nCampus\nIQAE-KHI \nCampus\nIQAE-LHR \nCampus\nIQAE-PWR \nCampus\nDeputy \nManager\nDeputy \nManager\nOfficer\nAssistant \nManager\nAssistant \nManager\nManager\nOfficer\nOfficer\n \n \nQEC Score \n \nQEC implies internal quality assurance mechanisms to strengthen the academic programs \nand allied processes to meet national and international standards. The outcome of these \nefforts can be witnessed through the score of QEC and sanction of programs by the external \nquality assurance in the form accreditation and NoC. \n \nThe score of QEC over the years by QAA, HEC is provided in the table below. \n \nYears \n2018-19 \n2019-21* \n2021-22 \n2022-23 \nScore by QAA, HEC \n95.56% \n66.56% \n93.68% \n96.00% \n \nTable 1 Score of QEC over the years by QAA, HEC. *Covid\u201919 \n \nFAST-NUCES QEC's Role in Shaping National Quality Assurance \nStandards (PSG-2023) \n \nGiven the performance of the QEC at FAST-NUCES, QAA-HEC involved us in the \ndevelopment of the revamped quality assurance policy, Pakistan Precepts, Standards, and \nGuidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education 2023 (PSG-2023). We were among \n22 universities selected to participate in this process. Following the announcement of PSG-\n2023, we were also chosen for the pilot testing of two major quality assurance activities" }, { "type": "text", "page": 70, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 70 of 85 \n \nReview of Institutional Performance and Enhancement (RIPE) and Graduate Program \nReview/Program Review for Effectiveness and Enhancement (GPR/PREE). \n \nAccreditation Status \n \nAccreditation Status of programs offered at campuses by the respective accreditation \ncouncil are given in the table below \n \nNo. \nProgram \nCampus \nAccreditation Status \nPakistan Engineering Council (PEC) \n1. \nBachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering) CFD, ISB, \nKHI, LHR, \nPWR \nAccredited \n2. \nBachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) \nLHR \nAccredited \n3. \nBachelor of Science (Computer Engineering) ISB \nAccredited \nNational Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC) \n1. \nBachelor of Science (Computer Science) \nCFD, ISB, \nKHI, LHR, \nPWR \nAccredited \n2. \nBachelor of Science (Cyber Security) \nISB, KHI \nAccredited \n3. \nBachelor of Science (Data Science) \nISB, KHI, \nLHR \nAccredited \n4. \nBachelor of Science (Software Engineering) \nCFD, ISB, \nKHI, LHR, \nPWR \nAccredited \n5. \nBachelor of Science (Artificial Intelligence) \nCFD, ISB, \nKHI, PWR \nAccredited \nNational Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC) \n1. \nBachelor of Science (Accounting & Finance) ISB \nAccredited \n2. \nBachelor of Business Administration \nISB, LHR \nAccredited \n3. \nMaster of Business Administration \nISB, LHR \nAccredited \n \nTable 2 Program Accreditation Status by Different Accreditation Councils \n \nGraduate Program NOC \n \nSanctions from HEC for the commencement of Masters and PhD programs have been \nacquired for all the offered MS & PhD programs at different campuses. \n \nNo. \nProgram \nCampus \nStatus \n1. \nMaster of Science (Applied Linguistics) \nLHR \nSanctioned \n2. \nMaster of Science (Artificial Intelligence) \nISB, KHI \nSanctioned \n3. \nMaster of Science (Business Analytics) \nISB, KHI, LHR \nSanctioned" }, { "type": "text", "page": 71, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 71 of 85 \n \nNo. \nProgram \nCampus \nStatus \n4. \nMaster of Science (Civil Engineering) \nLHR \nSanctioned \n5. \nMaster of Science (Cyber Security) \nISB, KHI, LHR \nSanctioned \n6. \nMaster of Science (Computer Science) \nCFD, ISB, KHI, \nLHR, PWR \nSanctioned \n7. \nMaster of Science (Data Science) \nCFD, ISB, KHI, \nLHR, PWR \nSanctioned \n8. \nMaster of Science (Electrical Engineering) \nCFD, ISB, KHI, \nLHR \nSanctioned \n9. \nMaster of Science (Mathematics) \nLHR \nSanctioned \n10. \nMaster of Science (Software Engineering) \nISB, KHI \nSanctioned \n11. \nMaster \nof \nScience \n(Software \nProject \nManagement) \nKHI, LHR \nSanctioned \n12. \nMaster of Business Administration \nCFD, LHR \nSanctioned \n13. \nDoctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering) \nLHR \nSanctioned \n14. \nDoctor of Philosophy (Computer Science) \nCFD, ISB, KHI, \nLHR, PWR \nSanctioned \n15. \nDoctor of Philosophy (Electrical Engineering) \nCFD, ISB, KHI, \nLHR \nSanctioned \n16. \nDoctor of Philosophy (Management Sciences) \nISB, LHR \nSanctioned \n17. \nDoctor of Philosophy (Mathematics) \nLHR \nSanctioned \n18. \nDoctor of Philosophy (Software Engineering) \nISB, KHI \nSanctioned \n \nTable 3 Recognized by HEC for Commencement of MS and PhD Programs \n \nProgram Level Self-Assessment \n \nAll the programs went through self-assessment after an interval of 2 years as per QAA, HEC \nguidelines. The cycle started with the formation of a Program Team (PT) for preparing the \nSelf-Assessment Report (SAR) as per HEC guidelines. An Assessment Team (AT) is then \nconstituted to evaluate the program through a scheduled visit and submit findings. Based on \nthe AT report, an implementation plan is prepared, followed by periodic QEC reviews to \nensure corrective actions are executed effectively. \n \nDuring the reporting period (2023-24), the self-assessment process for all programs whose \nnext cycle was due were concluded. The table below provides campus-wise details of the \nprograms that went under SAP along with number of corrective actions taken during 2023-\n24 against the findings highlighted by the AT during various AT visits under the process of \nself-assessment." }, { "type": "text", "page": 72, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 72 of 85 \n \nCampus \nTotal Programs No. Programs went under SAP \nas per its due SAP cycle \nNo. \nof \nCorrective \nactions taken in year \n2023-24 \nCFD \n11 \n1 \n20 \nISB \n23 \n13 \n09 \nKHI \n15 \n5 \n19 \nLHR \n24 \n8 \n103 \nPWR \n9 \n2 \n36 \n \nTable 4 No. of Programs went under SAP and Corrective Actions taken during 2023-24 \n \nInstitutional Level Self-Assessment \n \nThe Institutional level self-assessment has been initiated by forming an IPE Committee, \nwhich compiles the University Portfolio Report (UPR) and University-wide Data (UwD) as \nper HEC guidelines. A Review Panel, constituted by the Campus Director, conducts a 3-\nday campus visit, reviews document, interacts with stakeholders, and provides feedback. \nBased on the panel's report, an Implementation Plan is prepared and periodically monitored \nby QEC to ensure progress. \n \nDetails of corrective measures taken during 2023-24 against the findings highlighted by the \nreview panel during its visits. \n \nCampus \nNo. of Corrective Action \nCFD \n27 \nISB \n4 \nKHI \n19 \nLHR \n31 \nPWR \n24 \n \nTable 5 No. of Corrective Actions Taken against the findings of Institutional Level Self-Assessment \n \nPost Graduate Program Review \n \nThis activity ensures that postgraduate program policies comply with HEC guidelines. QEC \ncollects data for three proformas\u2014Program, Faculty, and Student\u2014detailing program \nspecifications, faculty credentials, and student records. A Review Panel, comprising \nexperts, evaluates the policies, documents, and facilities through campus visits, and \nstakeholder interactions. Based on the panel's report, an Implementation Plan is developed \nand monitored by QEC to address identified improvements. \n \nDetails of corrective measures taken during 2023-24 against the findings highlighted by the \nreview panel during its visits." }, { "type": "text", "page": 73, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 73 of 85 \n \nCampus \nNo. Corrective Action \nCFD \n7 \nISB \n7 \nKHI \n12 \nLHR \n9 \nPWR \n5 \n \nTable 6 No. of Corrective Actions Taken against the findings of PGPR \n \nFeedback Mechanisms \n \nFeedback mechanism from stakeholders is one of the vital pillars of quality assurance. There \nare QAA, HEC directed surveys while there are few NUCES motivated surveys. The \nresponses of surveys are compiled in the form of a report and shared with senior \nmanagement for review and with relevant authority for corrective action. Frequency of \nconduction of these surveys is given in the table below. \n \nNo. Survey \nStakeholder \nFrequency \n1. \nCourse & Teacher \nEvaluation by the Student \nCurrent Students \nTwice a semester \n2. \nFaculty Course Review \nReport \nCurrent Students \nOnce a semester \n3. \nResearch Progress Review \nReport \nCurrent Students \nOnce a semester \n4. \nDepartment Offering PhD \nProgram \nHead of Department \nOnce a Year \n5. \nGraduating Student Survey \nGraduating Students \nOnce a Year \n6. \nAlumni Survey \nOld Students \nContinuous Activity \n7. \nEmployer Survey \nEmployer of NUCES \nGraduates \nContinuous Activity \n8. \nFaculty Survey \nFaculty Members \nOnce a Year \n9. \nStaff Survey \nStaff Members \nOnce a Year \n10. \nExams Assessment \nSuperintendent and Head \nInvigilator \nTrice a semester (for \nevery exam) \n11. \nFresh Intake Survey \nStudents of New Batch \nOnce a Year \n12. \nFacilities Survey \nCurrent Students \nOnce a Year \n \nTable 7 Frequency of Collection of Feedback \n \nArrangement of Conference on Internationalization of Higher Education \n \nFAST-National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES), in \ncollaboration with the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the Higher Education" }, { "type": "text", "page": 74, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 74 of 85 \n \nCommission (HEC), successfully organized the International Conference on Accreditation \nand Internationalization in South Asian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The event \nwas held at the HEC Main Auditorium in Islamabad and served as the concluding activity \nof the ERASMUS+ funded project Strategic Support for Accreditation of Programs and \nInternationalization at South Asian HEIs (SSAPI). \n \nThe conference was inaugurated by Dr. Zia Ul Qayyum, Executive Director of HEC, who \nemphasized the importance of regional collaboration to enhance the quality and \ninternationalization of higher education in South Asia. Key addresses by figures such as Mr. \nNasir Shah, Director General of QAA-HEC, and Dr. Amir Qayyum, SSAPI Project \nCoordinator, further highlighted the strategic significance of accreditation and global \nengagement efforts. \n \nPresentations from international experts, including those from Portugal, Maldives, Sri \nLanka, and Bhutan, provided valuable insights and recommendations on best practices for \naccreditation and internationalization. These discussions enabled South Asian HEIs to align \nwith global standards and foster meaningful collaboration. The event attracted \napproximately 100 on-site attendees and 100 online participants, ensuring widespread \nengagement and networking opportunities. \n \nThe successful organization of this conference demonstrates FAST-NUCES' leadership in \nadvancing quality assurance and internationalization in higher education. It also reflects the \nuniversity's strong commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among \nSouth Asian institutions, contributing significantly to the overall goals of the SSAPI project. \n \nCapacity Building \n \nCapacity building is one of the important activities conducted by QECs. This includes the \narrangement of workshops/seminars/workshops for the faculty, staff and students, \nparticipation of QEC staff in the events related to quality assurance and by contribution by \nQEC staff by delivering sessions on quality assurance. The following table provides details \nof events arranged by QECs of all campuses. \n \nEvent \nCFD \nISB \nKHI \nLHR \nPWR \nEvaluation Visits \n3 \n3 \n8 \n10 \n3 \nEvents Arranged \n10 \n16 \n11 \n6 \n9 \nEvent Contributed \n2 \n6 \n0 \n0 \n5 \nEvents Participated \n5 \n15 \n2 \n9 \n19 \n \nTable 8 Details of Efforts for Capacity Building \n \nMajor Contributions to the FAST-NUCES Quality Culture \n \nThe Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) took the lead in developing the Quality Assurance \nPolicy, Faculty Mentoring Policy, and Best University Teacher Award Policy, \ndemonstrating its commitment to advancing academic quality and fostering faculty \ndevelopment at NUCES." }, { "type": "text", "page": 75, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 75 of 85 \n \nDevelopment of Quality Assurance Policy \n \nThe National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) has developed a \ncomprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) Policy, guided by the standards set by the Quality \nAssurance Agency (QAA) of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. These \nguidelines provide a robust framework for maintaining and enhancing the quality of higher \neducation and research programs across the university. \n \nThe NUCES QA Policy is meticulously aligned with QAA\u2019s guidelines to ensure that the \nuniversity consistently adheres to the highest quality standards. The policy not only defines \nthe procedures and processes for maintaining academic excellence but also establishes \nmechanisms for continuous improvement to meet or exceed the expectations outlined by the \nHEC. \n \nIn addition to adhering to QAA and HEC guidelines, the QA Policy integrates NUCES\u2019 \ninternal policies and regulations. By using HEC\u2019s directives as a foundational reference, \nNUCES continuously evolves its quality assurance framework, incorporating newly \ndeveloped practices and innovations that enhance the effectiveness of its academic and \nadministrative processes. \n \nDevelopment of Faculty Mentoring Policy \n \nAs part of its commitment to faculty development, the National University of Computer and \nEmerging Sciences (NUCES) has formalized its efforts through the development of a \ncomprehensive Faculty Mentoring Policy. While NUCES has long facilitated faculty \ngrowth through participation in various opportunities and in-house training workshops, \nthese efforts were previously informal. Recognizing the importance of structured initiatives, \nthe university has introduced a dedicated Faculty Development Program to achieve more \nimpactful and measurable outcomes. \n \nThe Faculty Development Program focuses on two key goals \n \n1. Faculty Mentoring Supporting newly hired and relatively junior faculty members in \nadapting to the academic environment and excelling in their roles. \n2. Faculty Training Providing professional development opportunities to enhance the \nknowledge, skills, and competencies of faculty members at all levels. \n \nThis initiative underscores NUCES\u2019 commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and \ncontinuous learning among its faculty, ensuring their growth aligns with the university\u2019s \nmission of academic and research distinction. \n \nDevelopment of Policy for Best University Teacher Award \n \nThe National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) has introduced \nthe Best Teacher Award to recognize outstanding faculty members and promote excellence \nin teaching. The award aims to motivate faculty to enhance their teaching practices and \nprofessional skills. It is open to all full-time faculty members, from Lecturer to Professor, \nand evaluations are conducted over an academic year (July\u2013June) to ensure a thorough and \nfair process." }, { "type": "text", "page": 76, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 76 of 85 \n \nNUCES confers the award at two levels the Best Campus Teacher Award (BCTA) and \nthe Best University Teacher Award (BUTA). The campus-level award is presented by the \nCampus Director and includes a certificate, shield, and cash prize. The university-level \naward is conferred by the Rector during the convocation and carries similar recognition. \nThe recipient of the BUTA is also nominated for the HEC National Best University Teacher \nAward. This initiative underscores NUCES\u2019 commitment to fostering teaching excellence \nand providing structured recognition for faculty achievements. \n \nEstablishment of Office of Internationalization \n \nThe Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) played a pivotal role in establishing the International \nEducation Office (IEO), which foster global engagement at NUCES. The IEO is designed \nto enhance opportunities for both students and faculty, promoting international \ncollaborations and enriching the academic environment. \n \nOne of the key objectives of the IEO is coordinating and facilitating student and faculty \nexchange programs. These initiatives encourage cross-cultural understanding and \nstrengthen academic collaboration between NUCES and international institutions. The IEO \nalso focuses on developing and managing partnerships with esteemed global institutions, \npromoting joint research initiatives, collaborative projects, and the exchange of academic \nexpertise. \n \nIn addition to facilitating exchanges, the IEO provides comprehensive support services for \ninternational students. These services ensure a smooth transition into the NUCES \ncommunity, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for students from diverse \nbackgrounds. The office also actively promotes study abroad opportunities, encouraging \nNUCES students to broaden their perspectives, gain diverse insights, and enhance both their \nacademic and personal growth. \n \nFurthermore, the IEO initiates faculty exchange programs with international institutions, \nfostering academic cooperation and offering faculty members valuable cross-cultural \nexperiences. Through these efforts, the IEO contributes to the university\u2019s mission of \ninternationalization, strengthening academic ties and global perspectives at NUCES. \n \nCollaboration with international Universities \n \nIn an effort to strengthen global academic ties, NUCES has actively pursued collaborations \nwith international universities through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). One such \nsuccessful partnership is with Villa College University, Maldives. \n \nAdditionally, MoUs are currently in progress with two prestigious institutions the \nUniversity of Evora, Portugal, and the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. These \npartnerships aim to foster academic cooperation, research initiatives, and cross-cultural \nexchange." }, { "type": "text", "page": 77, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 77 of 85 \n \nChapter-8 Financial Support to Students \n \nA. Internal Sponsorships \n \n1. Merit Scholarships for Bachelor Students \nMerit scholarship is awarded to the Top Three position holders of each Examination \nBoard. Scholarship is also offered to the top three position holders in the NU admission \nmerit list of each campus. Students awarded merit Scholarship, 100% tuition fee for 8 \nregular semesters must maintain a CGPA of \u2265 3.00 in each semester. \n \n2. Study Loan \nRealizing that fees may not be affordable for some of the students, FAST-NU arranges \nfinancial assistance in the form of interest-free study loans for bright indigent students. \nRules for Internal Sponsorships \ni. Internal sponsorships are available for Studying in regular semesters (spring and Fall). \nThe following is the maximum number of semesters for which it can be availed. \n\u2022 \nBachelor\u2019s \n8 semesters \n\u2022 \nMaster\u2019s 4 semesters \n\u2022 \nPhD 6 semesters \nii. It shall not be available for repeat or withdrawn courses. This implies that it is available \nfor studying a course only once. \niii. It is suspended if the student\u2019s CGPA falls below the minimum specified to avoid \nwarning and shall be restored upon getting out of warning by improvement in CGPA. \niv. It shall be limited to tuition fee only. \n \nB. External Sponsorships \n \n1. Provincial Assistance \nAwarded as per provincial laws and regulations. \n\u2022 Sindh Government Endowment Board Scholarships \n\u2022 Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) Scholarships \n\u2022 Baluchistan Government Endowment Board Scholarship \n \n2. HEC Scholarships for MS and PhD students \nThe Higher Education Commission (HEC) provides liberal scholarships to students \ndesirous of studying for MS and PhD degrees at this university. The scholarship covers \ntuition fee, monthly stipend, and book allowance. \n \n3. OSAF Scholarships \nOSAF (Old Students Association of FAST) arranges financial assistance for those \nstudents who cannot afford to pay their full fee. \n \n4. FANA Scholarship \nFAST Alumni of North America provide funds for financial assistance for students who \ncannot afford to pay their full fee." }, { "type": "text", "page": 78, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 78 of 85 \n \n5. Ihsan Trust Financial Assistance \nIhsan Trust financial assistance for students who cannot afford to pay their full fee. \n \n6. Other Scholarships \nIn addition to the above scholarships there are various community-based scholarships \noffered by various committees and foundations such as, Memon Community \nScholarships, Bohra Community Scholarships, Agha Khan Foundation Scholarships, \nIhsan Trust Sponsorship, General Refaqat Memorial Scholarship, etc. \n \n \nTransport Facility \n \nChiniot-Faisalabad Campus \n \nThe University has arranged buses to operate between the campus and designated points in \nvarious localities of Faisalabad. This transport facility is available on self-finance basis. \n \nIslamabad Campus \n \nA few private transporters operate mini-buses between the campus and designated points in \nvarious localities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on self-finance basis. The university also \nprovides a limited number of buses to pick and drop students from selected points on self-\nfinance basis. \n \nKarachi Campus \n \nThe University arranges secure and safe, comfortable buses and coasters to pick students \nfrom selected points in different localities of Karachi. The transport facility is available on \nsubsidized self-finance basis. \n \nPeshawar Campus \n \nThe university provides limited transport facility to pick and drop students from selected \npoints in Peshawar City to the campus. This facility is available on self-finance basis." }, { "type": "text", "page": 79, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 79 of 85 \n \nChapter-8 Industrial Collaboration \n \nDuring the reporting period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, the Career Services Office \nat FAST-NUCES spearheaded multiple initiatives to strengthen industrial linkages and \nfacilitate students' transition from academia to industry. Key achievements include \n \n2. Alumni Homecoming Event \nA well-attended gathering on December 30, 2023, reconnected alumni with their \nalma mater. The event was a gathering of about 800 alumni and faculty connecting \nwith one another and re-living their times. \n \n3. Recruitment Drives \no Careem On July 7, 2023, Careem conducted a recruitment drive for BS and \nMS students at FAST-NUCES. The process featured an on-campus, rigorous \nselection procedure that included interviews and assessments, providing \nstudents with an opportunity to join a leading technology-driven \norganization. \no 10x Engineers A recruitment drive for 10x Engineers was held on July 19, \n2023. The event featured on-spot hiring tests followed by immediate \ninterviews, allowing qualified candidates to secure roles on the same day, \nemphasizing efficiency and merit-based selection. \no Vyroverse Campus Ambassador Program On October 10, 2023, \nVyroverse launched its Campus Ambassador Program at FAST-NUCES. \nThis initiative engaged students in leadership-oriented roles, offering them \nopportunities to develop professional skills while representing the company \non campus. \no QLU A recruitment drive for QLU was conducted on February 16, 2024. \nThe drive aimed to connect students with job opportunities in a dynamic and \ninnovative work environment, fostering professional growth for the \nparticipants. \no MCG Technologies MCG Technologies organized multiple recruitment \nactivities at FAST-NUCES. Pre-shortlisted candidates were interviewed for \nvarious job roles earlier, and an additional recruitment drive was held on \nFebruary 19, 2024, to identify and onboard talent for diverse positions. \no Zones IT On February 29, 2024, Zones IT conducted a recruitment drive on \ncampus. Students participated in interviews and assessments to explore job \nopportunities, benefiting from direct interaction with the company\u2019s hiring \nteam. \no Signatics A recruitment drive for Signatics was held on March 5, 2024. This \ninitiative provided students with the chance to showcase their technical and \nprofessional competencies to secure roles in a growing organization. \no Careem Engineering On March 4, 2024, Careem Engineering conducted a \nspecialized recruitment drive for engineering roles. The process included on-\ncampus recruitment tests that evaluated candidates\u2019 technical expertise and \nproblem-solving abilities, paving the way for them to join a prominent \nengineering team. \no Systems Limited On March 8, 2024, Systems Limited conducted a \nrecruitment drive at FAST-NUCES, offering students opportunities to join \none of Pakistan\u2019s leading IT and consulting firms." }, { "type": "text", "page": 80, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 80 of 85 \n \no Coca-Cola Icecek x FAST On March 21, 2024, this flagship trainee \nprogram recruitment drive connected students with Coca-Cola Icecek\u2019s CCI \nNext Talent Program. Trainees gain the opportunity to work for 12 months \nin core functions like Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Human Resources, \nand Finance. Open to Bachelor\u2019s students in Engineering, Management \nSciences, Social Sciences, and Finance, the program emphasized \nprofessional development in a global corporate environment. \n \n4. Professional Development Initiatives /Seminars \no A seminar on resume writing and interview skills was conducted in \ncollaboration with Career Launchpad for Technical and Business Writing \nstudents. \no A session on \"Essentials of Effective Leadership,\" organized in collaboration \nwith HR Consultants, featured Dr. Nazmul Huda delivering an impactful talk \non October 11, 2023. \no A workshop on \"Human-Centric Design Thinking,\" conducted in \ncollaboration with Digital Miles on October 13, 2023, engaged both faculty \nand students in innovative problem-solving approaches. \no On November 16, 2023, the State Bank of Pakistan conducted an engaging \nsession titled \"Promising Careers in the State Bank.\" The session provided \nstudents with valuable insights into career opportunities in the banking \nsector, highlighting key roles, growth trajectories, and skillsets essential for \nbuilding a successful career in the institution. \no The Career Services Office organized a visit by the Anti-Narcotics Force \n(ANF) to FAST-NUCES. The ANF team provided comprehensive guidance \nto university staff on identifying various types of narcotics, their harmful \neffects, and strategies for prevention, contributing to a safer and more \ninformed campus environment. \no An awareness session was conducted for students and faculty to introduce \nand explain the role of the Ombudsman Secretariat. The session aimed to \nfamiliarize attendees with its functions, highlighting how it serves as a \nmediator for addressing grievances and ensuring justice in administrative \nmatters. \no Syed Affan, Senior Consultant at Emumba, conducted a seminar on February \n21, 2024, discussing advancements in \"Generative AI and IT\" and its \ntransformative role in technology. \no Barkan Saeed, Founder of VizTech Solutions, delivered an inspiring talk on \nFebruary 28, 2024, titled \"How to Be a Good Professional,\" highlighting the \nessential qualities and mindset required for success in the tech industry. \no Taher Hussain, Member of the Association for Coaching, delivered an \ninsightful session focusing on techniques to communicate ideas effectively \non 31st January, 2024. \no Abdul Khaliq Khan, Head of Talent and OD at HBL, shared practical \nstrategies to enhance presentation abilities for professional growth and \nsuccess 1st January, 2024. \no Ms. Hira Zainab, VP Strategic Affairs delivered a session on Career \nReadiness for IT industry to School of Computing students." }, { "type": "text", "page": 81, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 81 of 85 \n \n5. Job Fair 2024 \nThe Job Fair/Open House 2024, hosted by the Career Services Office was held at \nFAST-NUCES Islamabad Campus on April 25th, 2024. The event was a resounding \nsuccess, attracting a total of 620 graduating students who showcased their projects. \nIt provided a platform for students to interact with 189 registered companies, \nincluding 8 consultants, facilitating networking, job opportunities, and exposure to \nindustry trends. The seamless execution of the event was made possible by the \ndedication of more than 400 ushers, whose contributions ensured a smooth and \nefficient experience for all attendees. \n \n6. Industrial Visits \no HMC Taxila Visit On November 27, 2023, FSM students visited Heavy \nMechanical Complex (HMC) in Taxila. The visit offered students a firsthand \nlook at the industrial manufacturing processes and operations, enriching their \nunderstanding of engineering applications in a large-scale industrial setting. \no Attock Refinery Morgah Visit An industrial visit to Attock Refinery in \nMorgah was arranged for FSM students. This opportunity allowed students \nto observe the refinery\u2019s operations, gaining practical insights into petroleum \nprocessing and the engineering techniques involved. \no Telenor Head Office Visit On April 29, 2024, a group of students visited \nthe Telenor Head Office. This visit provided them with a unique opportunity \nto explore the functioning of a major enterprise, understand corporate \nworkflows, and gain exposure to real-world organizational structures and \noperations. \n \n7. Summer Internship Program for Cadet College Hasan Abdal \nConducted in July 2023 and June 2024, this week-long program offered Cadet \nCollege Hasan Abdal students an opportunity to gain deeper insights into the \nprograms and academic offerings at FAST-NUCES. \n \n8. Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) \no TEKenable (Pvt.) Ltd. Signed on August 9, 2023, this MOU establishes \nTEKenable as an industrial training and placement partner, focusing on IT \nskills, soft skills workshops, and student internships. \no Trillium Information Security Systems Pvt. Ltd. Signed on August 11, \n2023, this MOU focuses on cybersecurity education, providing internship \nprograms, lab sponsorships, and opportunities for final-year project \nsupervision. \no AtomCamp Signed on July 6, 2023, this MOU focuses on collaborative \ntraining sessions for the faculty of FAST-NUCES. \no Foster International School, Islamabad This MOU outlines faculty \ntraining and student-led technical training at Foster School, with a 50% fee \ndiscount for FAST-NUCES faculty and staff children. \no MCG Technologies Signed on August 18, 2023, this MOU establishes a \nrecruitment partnership, with MCG Technologies offering internship \nprograms, recruitment events, and exclusive job opportunities for FAST-\nNUCES students." }, { "type": "text", "page": 82, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 82 of 85 \n \no UpStart Commerce Signed on September 12, 2023, this MOU strengthens \nthe collaboration between industry and academia, furthering opportunities \nfor students and faculty engagement. \no Plus-W This MOU focuses on informing graduates of FAST-NUCES about \njob opportunities in Japan and supporting their recruitment process. \no Leverify Signed on September 20, 2023, this MOU introduces a \nManagement Trainee Officer (MTO) program for FAST-NUCES graduates, \nalongside placement and internship opportunities to enhance career \nprospects. \no Al-Burhan Signed on October 31, 2023, this MOU commits FAST-NUCES \nto allow Al-Burhan to conduct workshops and sessions on Seerah and \nTarbiyah classes, promoting character development and spiritual growth \namong students. \no TechVallet Pakistan Signed on April 19, 2024, this MOU provides FAST-\nNUCES students across all campuses with free access to Google Career \nCertificates, enabling them to gain essential skills in high-demand fields such \nas IT, data analysis, and digital marketing. \no Rapidev Signed on April 2, 2024, this MOU establishes a partnership for \ninternships, placements, and mentorship, providing FAST students and \ngraduates with career guidance and industry experience. \no Apex Consultants Signed on May 21, 2024, this MOU aims to equip FAST \ngraduates with the essential skills required to land jobs in the US job market \nthrough mentorship and career guidance boot camps. \no Times Consultants Signed on May 17, 2024, this MOU provides free \nguidance to FAST-NUCES students pursuing studies abroad, helping them \nnavigate the complexities of international education and career \nopportunities. \no AIPS Signed on May 24, 2024, this MOU promotes fully funded training \nprograms for faculty and students in the US, including scholarly exchanges, \ncollaborative research, and lectures/seminars. \no Agile Conference Pakistan FAST-NUCES hosted the Agile Conferences in \n2023 and 2024, both executed and liaised through the Career Services Office, \nwhere industry professionals from across the nation were trained on agile \nmethodologies. \n \n \n9. Collaborative Research and Development \nThrough continuous collaboration and an ongoing MoU with UpStart Commerce, \nFAST-NUCES final-year students from 2023 and 2024 successfully secured \nindustry-related research projects funded by the company. \n \n10. Alumni Engagement and Networking \no Alumni session and talk held on November 10, 2023, reconnecting alumni \nwith their alma mater. \no Alumni Association meeting on December 12, 2023, to discuss \nHomecoming preparations. \no Hosted a cricket match for partner organizations, including Bentley, \nContour, and Comrex, fostering networking. \no The CSO team attended 3 OPEN Islamabad networking events to meet the \nindustry leaders and foster collaboration." }, { "type": "text", "page": 83, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 83 of 85 \n \n11. Outreach Activities \no Facilitated the visit of Beaconhouse College students to FAST-NUCES \ndepartments. \no Represented FAST-NUCES at the Career Expo 2024 at the Pak-China \nFriendship Center. \no Hosted Silver Oaks School students on June 4, 2024, to introduce the \nprograms offered at FAST-NUCES. \no Represented FAST-NUCES at the Beaconhouse Potohar Campus College \nFair. \n \n12. Special Initiatives \no Hosted the Islamabad United team on May 3, 2024, to celebrate their PSL \nvictory. \no Held discussions with the Nigerian Vice Ambassador to explore \ncollaboration opportunities for Nigerian students. \n \nThe Career Services Office at FAST-NUCES has consistently demonstrated its commitment \nto bridging the gap between academia and industry through a wide range of initiatives. From \nhosting impactful awareness sessions and recruitment drives to fostering meaningful \npartnerships through MoUs, the CSO has provided students with invaluable opportunities \nfor professional growth and development. Moving forward, the CSO aims to expand its \noutreach and strengthen these engagements, ensuring that FAST-NUCES continues to \nproduce future-ready graduates who are equipped to lead and innovate in their respective \nfields." }, { "type": "text", "page": 84, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 84 of 85 \n \nChapter-9 Health Care Facilities \n \nFAST-NUCES Administration is fully conscious of facilitating its employees within its \nresources. Employees Health Insurance Scheme was launched to provide the best health \ncare facilities to the employees of NUCES. The Policy has proved enormously beneficial \nfor the university employees and their families. Health Insurance Coverage is provided to \nall faculty members, officers and administrative staff of FAST-NUCES for cost \neffectiveness and timely medical facilitation. \n \nThe FAST NUCES CFD campus has on campus medical centre. The centre is providing \nillness and injuries on an outpatient basis while also providing wellness education to the \ncampus community. MBBS doctor along with male and female nursing staff, Paramedic \nexamining the patients in daytime and round the clock. \n \nFor routine health care matters and first aid at FAST-NUCES PWR campus, the campus \noperates multiple first aid boxes located at different offices of the campus, including the \nhostel. Inventory and operational control is maintained, with contents recommended by \nrescue 1122. The campus is in close of proximity of 13 general and specialized, private and \ngovernment hospitals, all within 3 km radius. One university vehicle and on-campus \nresident driver are dedicated towards meeting emergency needs of employees and students. \nAn in-house health care facility is not yet possible due to shortage of space. For this, \nconsiderations have been made for incorporation in updated master plan of the campus. \n \nFAST NUCES (Karachi Campus) provides quality health care facilities on its campus. The \nmedical room includes BP operations, nebulizer, oxygen cylinder, bed, sugar test machine, \nwalker, first aid box facility, and a wide range of medicines. We also have highly skilled \nmedical professionals who are committed to providing quality healthcare services. \nEmployees Health Insurance Scheme is also available for university employees and their \nfamilies. Apart from this we also arrange workshops and blood donation camps in \ncollaboration with reputed hospitals of the country including AKUH, Indus Hospital, and \nFatima Foundation. From 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2024, 1073 students and 164 employees \nhave availed the medical facility. \n \nLahore campus of FAST-NUCES offers following services \n \nIndoor Hospitalization Insurance \n\u2022 Covers hospitalization expenses for employees and dependents including spouse, \nchildren & parents. \n\u2022 Reimbursement for hospital bills, surgeries, and medical procedures \n\u2022 Discount (up to 20%) at medical consultation, Lab tests and other services at all \npanel hospitals. \n \nOutdoor Medical Reimbursement \n\u2022 Reimburses expenses for outpatient medical services \n\u2022 Covers consultations, diagnostics, and medication \n\u2022 Reimbursement covers employees and dependents including spouse, children & \nparents." }, { "type": "text", "page": 85, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Page 85 of 85 \n \nIn-house Medical Center \n\u2022 Availability of MBBS Doctor & Male Nurse \n\u2022 Provides on-site medical consultations and treatment \n\u2022 Availability of MBBS doctor & ONE male nurse \n\u2022 Operating hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM \n \nFree health services \n\u2022 Urgent medical care \n\u2022 Health counseling \n\u2022 Diagnostics referral \n\u2022 Screenings & risk assessment \n\u2022 BP & blood sugar checks \n\u2022 Weight machine \n\u2022 Sick leave evaluation \n \nFor routine health care matters and first aid, the Peshawar campus of FAST-NUCES \noperates multiple first aid boxes located at different offices of the campus, including the \nhostel. Inventory and operational control is maintained, with contents recommended by \nrescue 1122. The campus is in close of proximity of 13 general and specialized, private and \ngovernment hospitals, all within 3 km radius. One university vehicle and on-campus \nresident driver are dedicated towards meeting emergency needs of employees and students. \nAn in-house health care facility is not yet possible due to shortage of space. For this, \nconsiderations have been made for incorporation in updated master plan of the campus." }, { "type": "table", "page": 7, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "table_data": [ [ "The Islamabad campus is situated along the Srinagar Highway, offering a breathtaking vista" ], [ "of the picturesque capital city renowned for its beauty and tranquility. Nestled in such an" ], [ "exquisite locale, the campus provides a captivating and delightful view of the city." ] ] }, { "type": "table", "page": 7, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "table_data": [ [ "Spanning over 15 acres of land, the campus is strategically located in the academic heart of" ], [ "the city. 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Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "ANNUAL REPORT\nOF THE UNIVERSITY\nFOR THE YEAR 2023-2024\nI51\nNATIONAL UNIVERSITY\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences\nFAST House; Rohtas Road; G-9/4\nISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN\nURL www.nu:edu:pk\nEmail registrar@nu.edu:pk\nPage 1 of 85\nJL\nYund)\n16676" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 2, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Contents\nPreamble\nVision _\nMission\nThe Foundation\nThe University\nUniversity Campuses\nChapter-2 Faculty and Staff\n13\nChapter-3 Students\nProfile\n18\nChapter-4 Academic Activities\n20\nCHINIOT-FAISALABAD Campus\n20\nISLAMABAD CAMPUS\n26\nKARACHI CAMPUS\n34\nLAHORE CAMPUS\n47\nPESHAWAR CAMPUS\n56\nChapter-5 Office of Research; Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) _58\nChapter-6 Research & Development\n63\nChapter-7 Quality Assurance\n68\nChapter-8 Industrial Collaboration\n79\nChapter-9 Health Care Facilities _.\n84\nPage 2 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 3, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Preamble\nAs we reflect on another year of growth and achievement; we proudly present the Annual\nReport for the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES)\nFounded as a\nFederally Chartered University in July 2000, FASTNUCES has emerged as a\npremier institution in Pakistan, distinguished by the quality and impact of its graduates in\nthe local software and technology sectors. With five modern campuses strategically located\nin Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Chiniot-Faisalabad, fostering an inclusive\nenvironment with a vibrant community of female scholars. Our commitment to providing a\nworld-class educational experience is matched by our dedication to advancing research that\naddresses the pressing social, economic, and technological challenges facing our nation.\nThis report highlights the significant strides we have made towards our vision of becoming\nglobally recognized research University within the next decade:\nFrom groundbreaking\nresearch initiatives to innovative educational programs,\nremain steadfast in our mission\nto empower our students and contribute meaningfully to Pakistan development: We invite\nyou to explore our achievements,\nchallenges, and the promising future that lies ahead as we\ncontinue to elevate standards in higher education and research:\nDr Aftab Ahmad\nRector\nPage 3 of 85\nwe" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 4, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Vision\nTo produce world- class professionals, who are responsible citizens and good\nhuman\nMission\n1.\nTo identify\nand\nattract\nthe\nmost\npromising\nstudents\nfrom\ndiverse\ncommunities,\nto\nshape them into visionary leaders ad world- class\nprofessionals\n2.\nTo impart quality education to students, irrespective of their financial\nbackground ethnicity, gender Or religion to create an inclusive society:\n3.\nTo promote research and scholarly activities to generate knowledge.\nPage 4 of 85\nbeings." }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 5, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "The Foundation\nThe sponsoring body of the University\nthe Foundation for Advancement of Science\nand\nTechnology\n(FAST)\nwas\nestablished\nin\n1980.\nIt\nis registered\nwith\nthe\nGovernment of Pakistan\nas\na\ncharitable institution.\nIn\n1985,\nit selected higher\neducation\nas\na\nvehicle\nto\npursue\nits\nobjective\nof producing\nscientists\nand\ntechnologists of the highest caliber. FAST pioneered the development of IT industry\nin Pakistan by offering the country $\nfirst undergraduate program\nin Computer\nScience: Today, this University, sponsored by FAST, stands recognized as the leader\nand trend-setter in this field in Pakistan and abroad.\nA Board of Governors, elected in accordance with its Charter, manages the affairs of\nthe\nFoundation:\nThe\nmembers\nof the\nBoard\nare\neminent personalities\nin\ntheir\nrespective fields and are associated with the Foundation in an honorary capacity.\nThe University\nFounded as a\nFederally Chartered University in July 2000, the National University\nof Computer and Emerging Sciences is a premiere University of Pakistan, renowned\nfor quality and impact of its students in the development of local software and other\nindustries. The university has five modern campuses at Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad,\nPeshawar and Chiniot-Faisalabad: These campuses provide world class educational\nenvironment and recreational facilities to about 13,000 students, around one-quarter\nare female:\nResearch wings of the university are well recognized, nationally and internationally:\nare embarked upon cutting edge research having direct impact o the social,\neconomic and technological needs of Pakistan. Our vision is to become a globally\nrecognized research university of Pakistan within the next decade:\nPage 5 of 85\nThey" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 6, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "University Campuses\nChiniot-Faisalabad Campus\nSituated at the junction of Pakistan -\ns Textile Capital-Faisalabad and the historically rich\nof Chiniot in suburbs of River Chenab, the Chiniot\nFaisalabad campus is the Sth campus\nof the university.\nThe campus symbolizes the desirable connection between nature and\nindustry and between tradition and modernity. Its picturesque surroundings in the outskirts\nof Pakistan's Manchester, the home to the textile industry, represent human advancement\nfrom agrarian to industrial and technological society. Spanning around 30 acres along the\nFaisalabad Sargodha Road, approximately 9 kilometers from the M4 Motorway interchange\ntowards Chiniot; this campus is a testament to academic excellence in both professional and\npersonal realms. Following in the footsteps of its esteemed sister campuses in Islamabad,\nLahore, Karachi, and Peshawar; graduates here are highly sought after by both national and\nmultinational corporations, with many holding prominent positions in renowned institutions\nlike Google, Facebook, and Microsoft:\nFAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad is the first residential campus of the University offering\nBoys and Girls Hostel and allied facilities inside the campus. The campus is home to 1000+\nboys and\nresiding in campus. Offering programs in Computer Science, Software\nEngineering, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, and Business Administration,\nthe campus boasts a distinguished faculty dedicated to nurturing academic excellence. State-\nof-the-art facilities, including advanced computing and engineering labs, provide students\nwith hands-on experience and a conducive learning environment:\nMoreover; the campus has catalyzed Faisalabad's technological landscape, fostering a surge\nin\ntechnology startups. Its strategic proximity to leading industrial enterprises promises to\nelevate the standard of professional education across the nation: Beyond academics, the\ncampus\nfosters\na\nvibrant student life, fostering holistic development through sports,\ncompetitions, and cultural events. From cricket to chess, students engage in a diverse array\nof activities that\nenrich\ntheir collegiate experience:\nThe campus\nhas\nstate of the\nart\ncomputing, engineering and other support facilities. Spacious and well-equipped computer\nand engineering labs impart practical orientation to the students in their respective areas of\nstudy.\nAudio-visually supported\nand\nwell-furnished\nclassrooms\noffer\na\nfavorable,\nconducive, and constructive learning environment to the students.\nThe Campus other than academics offer a very vibrant student life to contribute towards the\npersonality development of the students. Extends sports facilities in both indoor and outdoor\ngames like cricket; football, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, futsal, and\nchess Besides sports, healthy competitions in the fields of information technology, business\nand arts are frequently organized by the campus\nPage 6 of 85\ncity\ngirls" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 7, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Islamabad Campus\nThe Islamabad campus is situated along the Srinagar Highway, offering a breathtaking vista\nof the picturesque capital city renowned for its beauty and tranquility. Nestled in such an\nexquisite locale, the campus provides a captivating and delightful view of the\nSpanning over 15 acres of land; the campus is strategically located in the academic heart of\nthe city.\nIts infrastructure; including the newly constructed eight-story academic block;\nreflects\nfuturistic approach:\nWith\nsteadily expanding\ncovered area,\nthe campus's\nacademic programs are continuously evolving:\nOur campus boasts\na\nhighly qualified, fully committed, and professionally stimulated\nfaculty\ndedicated\nto\nacademic\nexcellence:\nOur faculty\nmembers\nexcel\nin\nteaching\ncompetence and are adept at integrating the latest advancements in science and technology\ninto their instruction.\nare\naccomplished researchers, contributors, and developers in\ntheir respective fields, conducting research in areas such as Intelligent Networks, Software\nTesting; Software Engineering, Machine Intelligence, Image Processing, Neural Networks,\nEmbedded Systems, RF Systems, and Control Systems.\nWe offer undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial\nIntelligence,\nData Science, Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering; Robotics, Business\nAdministration, Analytics, and Accounting and Finance: Additionally, we provide Master\nof Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs in Computer Science, Software Engineering,\nArtificial Intelligence,\nData\nScience,\nComputer\nNetworks\nand Security,\nElectrical\nEngineering, and Management Sciences.\nOur graduates are highly sought after by both national and multinational corporations,\nholding prominent positions in companies such as Microsoft; Oracle;, NCR, LMKR, IBM,\nTelenor; and\nHuawei.\nThe campus is\nequipped with\nstate-of-the-art facilities for both\nacademic and extracurricular activities.\nOur spacious and well-equipped computer and\nengineering labs provide students with practical training, while audio-visually supported\nand well-furnished classrooms offer an optimal learning environment\nTo promote physical fitness and relaxation, we offer sports facilities for indoor and outdoor\ngames, including cricket; football, badminton; table tennis, volleyball, and chess.\nWe also\norganize healthy programming competitions and events, such as NASCON, a national-level\ncompetition highly regarded by both industry\nand educational\ninstitutions\nacross\nthe\ncountry.\nWith over 24 student societies and clubs, we foster co-curricular activities to instill a sense\nof responsibility and leadership potential in our students.\nWe look forward to welcoming you to our campus and witnessing the vibrant atmosphere\nof academic excellence and innovation:\nPage 7 of 85\ncity.\nThey" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 8, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Karachi Campus\nThe Karachi Campus provides state-of-the-art facilities at two campuses. The Campus offers\nexpertise of dynamic and staunch faculty members,\na secure and healthy environment, and a\nvariety\nof\nextracurricular opportunities\nfor students\nto\nembrace\ntheir existing potentials\nAdequate emphasis has been placed upon espousal of student well\nbeing, which includes\nprovision of quality education and availability of various extracurricular projects. Multiple inter\ncampuses committees, student clubs and societies have been established to encourage the\nintellectual and social development of students, cumulatively. The Campus, while emboldening\nthe entrepreneurial aspirations existing within the students, maintains facilities of Incubation\nand innovation centre as well. Students are provided with adherent mentoring and support: The\nesteemed faculty members help the students nurture their novel research and developmental\nideas, substantially. The Main Campus is located on a six-acre site in Shah Latif Town on the\nNational Highway, ten kilometers east of Karachi airport:\nThe Campus has spacious, fully air\nconditioned classrooms, laboratories, auditorium, seminar rooms, sports room and\nmodern\nlibrary.\nAll Engineering Labs for power systems Electronics, Electrical, Control Engineering;\nSignal Processing, Telecommunications, Networking, and\nMultimedia\nare fully equipped.\nComputing labs feature the latest technology computers and workstations that use Linux and\nWindows-based environments.\nThe Campus upholds\npotential network infrastructure and\nprovides seamless connectivity throughout The Campus maintains\nvibrant Research and\nDevelopment culture. Faculty members are part of research groups.\nResearch seminars, local\nIEEE, ACM and IET chapters\nmeetings and seminars are held on\nregular basis Enhancing\nthe capacity building the\ncampus\nhas\nformed\na\ncentre\nfor professional training\nwhere\nperiodically different training and seminars are arranged to embrace, improve and retain existing\nknowledge and skills of the employees and students, respectively. A separate student facilitation\ncentre with a distinctive\nlibrary, commodious cafeteria, an extensive auditorium, and indoor\nsports facilities exists within the campus. The campus also includes Gym with latest equipment\nplaygrounds for Cricket; Hockey, Football; Basketball, Badminton, futsal court; Volleyball. An\nin house Mosque is also available for the students and employees. The Campus extends efficient\nand comfortable transport services for students and staff to\ncommute easily from varied\nlocations across the city. An independent Placement and student Affairs office exists at Karachi\nCampus for facilitate the students in job placements and internships. The office arranges various\nrecruitment related events both on campus and externally. The department provides career and\nskill development counselling to students, which helps them in effective resume writing, job\nhunting and personality building: This office\neven\nparticipates in resolving general student\nconcerns and arranging various on campus student engagement events.\nThe Campus maintains\nunique Language Lab to teach students English and other foreign languages while preparing\nthem via video cameras,\nand round table discussions, for both\nNational and International\nemployability. The\nCampus is situated on the main Shahrah-e-Faisal (near Nursery), hosts\nPostgraduate Studies.\nThe\ncampus retains air conditioned, contemporary classrooms; high\ntech computer labs, Seminar Hall and an astounding library, integrated with the Main campus\nLibrary. All the facilities and services extended at the Main Campus are equivalently accessible\nfor the students of\nCampus as\nwell. In addition to the University sponsored financial\nassistance and scholarships, Karachi Campus also receives scholarships for position holders\nfrom the Boards of Sindh and Baluchistan, Sindh Endowment Board Scholarship (40% urban\nand\n60%\nrural quota,\nevery\nyear up\nto\n40\nscholarships), Baluchistan Endowment\nBoard\nScholarship, Memon Welfare Association s HEC-JICA etc.\nThese funding, aid the students\nfrom challenged social backgrounds to pursue quality education smoothly, throughout their\nacademic tenure_\nFAST NUCES Karachi campus while extending eminence provides quality\neducation, a conducive learning environment and a creative learning experience to its students\nthroughout their academic tenure_\nPage 8 of 85\nCity\nCity\nCity" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 9, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Lahore Campus\nSituated in the central region of Lahore, Faisal Town, the Lahore Campus spans 12.5 acres.\nThe four blocks that make up the campus\nare\na\nnoteworthy addition to Lahore's rich\narchitectural legacy with their distinctive external brickwork and spectacular marble domes.\nEntire purpose-built classrooms\nwith air conditioning ad educational aids, as well\nas\nseveral computer and engineering labs, are the hallmarks of campus facilities. Software\nengineering, database, programming, and computer application laboratories are all part of\nthe computing labs.\nThe newest workstations, PCs, and services with environments based\nOn\nWindows and Linux\nare easily accessible to students.\nThe Engineering laboratories\nconsist of the following Digital Systems, Communications,\nAntenna and Microwave,\nMicroprocessors, Embedded Controls, and Electronics The whole campus is fully equipped\nwith high-speed Local Area Network and the latest wireless hotspots. Moreover; there is an\nAuditorium, Seminar Hall, Cafeteria,\nGirls Common Rooms, Day-Care, Medical Center;\nCareer and Placement Office, Student Center; and International Office. In addition, Justice\nGul Muhammad Library is facilitating FAST- NUCES,\nLahore campus academic and\nresearch programs with prosperous information resources FAST\nNU Library is multi\ndiscipline library having scholarly and research\noriented learning resources on Business\nManagement; Computer Sciences, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Humanities,\nApplied Linguistics, and Mathematics.\nThe library has more than 25000 printed books,\naround 400 centrally subscribed Ebscohost and Pearson\nbooks, a number of research\nJournals and Magazines, 13 HEC databases, and 10 national and international newspapers.\nThe campus has facilities for both indoor and outdoor sports which include Football,\nVolleyball, Badminton, Cricket; Basketball, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis and Jogging:\nIn\naddition to the University sponsored financial assistance and scholarships, Lahore Campus\nalso receives scholarships for meritorious students from different Boards of Intermediate\nand Secondary Education and Punjab Information Technology Board.\nPage 9 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 10, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Peshawar Campus\nThe Peshawar campus is located in the vicinity of Hayatabad, a modern residential suburb\nof Peshawar:\nSpread\nover\nan\narea\nof\n4\nacres,\nthe campus\nhouses\nan\nacademic\nand\nadministrative block; constructed in the university's signature red brick architectural style,\nand a hostel for\nIt offers a conducive environment with green lawns, flora, plantations,\nand\nwater fountains. The campus is conveniently close to multiple hospitals, markets,\nresidential areas, sports complexes, government offices, and food streets.\nWith multiple\nroutes, transportation via the city' $ Metro BRT is\nconvenient and economical and can\nbe accessed through the university' $ own metro BRT bus\nTo add value to the student learning process and academic excellence, the university has\nstate of the art infrastructure and academic resources,\nwith highly qualified and\ncommitted faculty. The faculty\nare\nup-to-date with\nboth scientific and technological\nprogresses, industry requirements, and global trends in their respective fields.\nWith one of\nthe best students to faculty ratios, students have more exposure to learning and working\nclosely with them. The campus has state of the art computing, engineering, and computer\nassisted language/ communications labs. High\nnetwork access to all devices is made\navailable through campus-wide wireless access points There is a provision of GPU and\ndata enabled high performance computing facilities for its research students.\nThere\nare\nseparate labs for students of all levels who require them to work on their projects and\nresearch theses The campus also offers cO-working spaces and pre-incubation environment\nto selected students. The campus library has a collection of over 15,000 unique books, and\nhundreds of printed research journals. Subscriptions to research journals of IEEE, Springer;\nScience Direct; and ACM, are made and these can be accessed from student homes through\nVPN. All classrooms, labs, and halls are fully air-conditioned. For class-room learning, all\nrooms are\nequipped with audiolvideo facilities.\nThe campus highly encourages its students to\naffiliated with various societies of the\ncampus. Students are offered membership of local and regional chapters of the ACM, IEEE,\nand\nMicrosoft:\nTechnical\nsocieties\ndeal\nwith\nactivities related\nto\nprogramming and\nengineering competitions, whereas social societies include activities associated to travel and\nhiking, indoor and outdoor sports, E-gaming, religious events, debating and fine arts, music;\nand other philanthropic activities:\nAmong\nthe\nprograms\noffered\nby\nthe\ncampus,\nthe\nBachelor\nof\nScience\n(Electrical\nEngineering) has the distinction of being one of the first in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to have\nreceived Outcome Based Level II accreditation status by the Pakistan Engineering Council\n(PEC): Likewise, the various BS computing programs\nare\nregularly accredited with the\nNational Computing Education and Accreditation Council (NCEAC):\nWith the input from\nthese accreditation councils, and Industrial Advisory Boards, the curriculum and study plans\nare\nhighly customized according to the national industrial needs. As such, graduates of the\ncampus are well received by industry and hold prominent positions in national and multi-\nnational corporations:\nPage 10 of 85\nboys.\nquite\nstop.\nalong\nspeed\nbig-\nget" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 11, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Chapter-1 Programs Offered and Campuses\nDEGREE\nprograms\n(Undergraduate,\nGraduate\nand\nPostgraduate\nprograms)\nS#:\nDegree program\nPrograms Offered and Campuses\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\nLHR\nPWR\nBachelor's degree programs\nBachelor of Business Administration\n2\nBachelor of Science (Accounting & Finance)\n3\nBachelor of Science (Artificial Intelligence)\n4\nBachelor of Science\nBusiness Analytics)\n5\nBachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)\n6\nBachelor of Science (Computer Science)\nBachelor of Science (Cyber Security)\n8\nBachelor of Science\nData Science)\n9\nBachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)\n10\nBachelor of Science (Financial Technologies)\n11\nBachelor of Science (Software Engineering)\nMaster' s\ndegree programs\n1\nMaster of Business Administration\n2\nMaster of Science (Applied Linguistics)\n3\nMaster of Science (Artificial Intelligence)\n4\nMaster of Science\nBusiness Analytics)\n5\nMaster of Science (Civil Engineering)\n6\nMaster of Science (Computer Networks &\nSecurity)\n7\nMaster of Science (Computer Science)\n8\nMaster of Science (Data Science)\n9\nMaster of Science (Electrical Engineering)\nPage 11 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 12, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "S#\nDegree program\nPrograms Offered and Campuses\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\nLHR\nPWR\n10\nMaster of Science (Management Sciences)\n11\nMaster of Science (Mathematics)\n12\nMaster of Science (Software Engineering)\n13\nMaster of Science (Software Project Management)\nPhD degree programs\n1\nDoctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering)\n2\nDoctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)\n3\nDoctor of Philosophy\nElectrical Engineering)\n4\nDoctor of Philosophy (Management Sciences)\n5\nDoctor of Philosophy (Mathematics)\n6\nDoctor of Philosophy (Software Engineering)\nPage 12 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 13, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Chapter-2 Faculty and Staff\nFaculty Summary\nCampuses\nProf.\nAssoc:\nAsst . Profs.\nAsst. Profs.\nLect.\nInstr.\nLab\nTotal\nProfs.\nEngrs.\n(PhD)\n(non-PhD)\nChiniot-Faisalabad\n2\n4\n17\n8\n58\n12\n2\n103\nIslamabad\n19\n14\n46\n16\n83\n50\n8\n236\nKarachi\n6\n23\n10\n84\n26\n4\n157\nLahore\n16\n11\n29\n21\n82\n19\n10\n188\nPeshawar\n2\n13\n3\n18\n8\n6\n51\nTotal\n42\n37\n128\n58\n325\n115\n30\n735\nChiniot-Faisalabad Campus\nProfessor\nAssociate\nAssistant\nLecturer\nDepartment\nProfessor\nProfessor\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science\n2\n3\nComputer Science\n6\n2\n9\n15\nElectrical Engineering\n3\n3\n2\nManagement Sciences\n3\n3\n1\nSciences & Humanities\n4\n1\n5\n7\nSoftware Engineering\n2\n1\n6\n3\nTotal\n2\n20\n5\n29\n29\n2\n25\n58\nInstructor\nLab Engineer\nOthers\nDepartment\nTotal\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science\nComputer Science\n3\n5\n42\nElectrical Engineering\n12\nManagement Sciences\n9\nSciences & Humanities\n3\n22\nSoftware Engineering\n12\nTotal\n6\n6\n1\n104\n12\n2\nPage 13 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 14, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Islamabad Campus\nProfessor\nAssociate\nAssistant\nLecturer\nDepartment\nProfessor\nProfessor\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science\n3\n9\nComputer Engineering\n3\nComputer Science\n4\n3\n2\n5\n6\n11\n9\nCyber Security\n1\n2\n2 1 2\n2\nElectrical Engineering\n2\n1\n2\n2\nManagement Sciences\n2\n1\n2\n12\n5\n9\n5\nSciences\nHumanities\n3\n2\n8\n5\n10\nSoftware Engineering\n3\n4\n5\nTotal\n18\n11\n3\n37\n41\n42\n19\n14\n62\n83\nInstructor\nLab Engineer\nOthers\nTotal\nDepartment\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science\n5\n6\n36\nComputer Engineering\nComputer Science\n3\n6\n49\nCyber Security\n2\n3\n15\nElectrical Engineering\n3\n3\n20\nManagement Sciences\n4\n3\n44\nSciences\nHumanities\n10\n41\nSoftware Engineering\n2\n5\n25\nTotal\n17\n33\n4\n237\n50\n8\nPage 14 of 85\n25" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 15, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Karachi Campus\nProfessor\nAssociate\nAssistant Professor\nLecturer\nDepartment\nProfessor\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science\n2\n1\n2\n3\nComputer Science\n3\n8\n4\n8\n14\nCyber Security\n2\n2\nElectrical Engineering\n4\n3\n3\nManagement Sciences\n4\n3\n2\nSciences\nHumanities\n5\n10\n20\nSoftware Engineering\n1\n2\n5\nTotal\n5\n26\n35\n49\n33\n84\nInstructor\nLab Engineer\nOthers\nDepartment\nTotal\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science\n4\n2\n16\nComputer Science\n56\nCyber Security\n2\n13\nElectrical Engineering\n17\nManagement Sciences\n10\nSciences & Humanities\n37\nSoftware Engineering\n11\nTotal\n14\n12\n3\n160\n26\n3\nPage 15 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 16, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Lahore Campus\nProfessor\nAssociate\nAssistant\nLecturer\nDepartment\nProfessor\nProfessor\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science\n2\n2\n5\nCivil Engineering\n2\n5\n2\nComputer Science\n2\n2\n2\n9\n10\n12\nCyber Security\n2\nElectrical Engineering\n2\n4\n3\n4\nManagement Sciences\n6\n3\n3\n10\nSciences & Humanities\n3\n2\n2\n5\n10\nSoftware Engineering\n2\n4\nTotal\n5\n8\n3\n29\n21\n33\n49\n16\n11\n50\n82\nInstructor\nLab Engineer\nOthers\nTotal\nDepartment\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nArtificial Intelligence and Data Science\n14\nCivil Engineering\n5\n20\nComputer Science\n5\n3\n53\nCyber Security\nElectrical Engineering\n3\n23\nManagement Sciences\n31\nSciences & Humanities\n30\nSoftware Engineering\n2\n16\nTotal\n9\n10\n6\n1\n2\n191\n19\n10\n3\nPage 16 of 85\n11" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 17, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Peshawar Campus\nProfessor\nAssociate\nAssistant\nLecturer\nDepartment\nProfessor\nProfessor\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nComputer Engineering\n2\nComputer Science\n2\n9\n2\nElectrical Engineering\n2\nSciences\nHumanities\n3\nTotal\n2\n16\n12\n16\n18\nInstructor\nLab Engineer\nOthers\nTotal\nDepartment\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nMale\nFemale\nComputer Engineering\n3\nComputer Science\n6\n28\nElectrical Engineering\n2\nSciences\nHumanities\n12\nTotal\n5\n51\n8\n6\nPage 17 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 18, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Chapter-3 Students\nProfile\n1. Applications Statistics (Discipline Wise)\nBBA\nBS(AF)\nBS(AI)\nBS(BA)\nBS(CS)\nBS(CV)\nBS(CYS)\nBS(DS)\nBS(EE)\nBS(FT)\nBS(SE)\nTotal\nApplicants\n5\n23\n111\n2\n37\n182\nCFD\nOffers\n3\n13\n3\n17\n2\n5\n43\nApplicants\n27\n15\n235\n9\n887\n82\n36\n49\n12\n250\n1,602\nISB\nOffers\n17\n11\n4\n4\n34\n5\n4\n7\n7\n8\n101\nApplicants\n32\n372\n10\n2\n79\n503\nKHI\nOffers\nL\n30\n2\n8\n2\n1\n44\nApplicants\n23\n8\n10\n1,145\n13\n72\n21\n5\n198\n1,495\nLHR\nOffers\n13\n5\n6\n46\n6\n9\n10\n3\n4\n102\nApplicants\n10\n2\n9\n25\nPWR\nOffers\n5\n12\nTotal Applicants\n55\n23\n294\n24\n2,525\n13\n92\n108\n81\n19\n573\n3,807\nTotal Offers\n33\n16\n18\n13\n134\n6\n13\n27\n12\n23\n302\nPage 18 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 19, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Graduation Summary\nBBA\nBS (AF)\nBS (AI)\nBS (BA)\nBS (CS)\nBS (CV)\nBS (CY)\nBS (DS)\nBS (EE)\nBS (FT)\nBS (SE)\nG. Total\nKarachi\n12\n32\n577\n29\n87\n144\n881\nLahore\n90\n41\n428\n82\n25\n127\n62\n855\n2023-24\nIslamabad\n107\n63\n100\n479\n52\n43\n76\n117\n1,037\nPeshawar\n89\n17\n18\n124\nFaisalabad\n44\n316\n71\n102\n533\nG\nTotal\n253\n104\n132\n1889\n82\n81\n68\n378\n443\n3430\nMBA\nMBA (1.5)\nMS (AF)\nMS (CNS)\nMS (CS)\nMS (CV)\nMS (DS)\nMS (EE)\nMS (Ling)\nMS (MG)\nMS(Math)\nG. Total\nKarachi\n18\n39\n59\n117\nLahore\n53\n22\n39\n21\n14\n13\n162\n2023-24\nIslamabad\n26\n18\n15\n26\n12\n101\nPeshawar\n2\n2\nFaisalabad\n2\n14\n2\n18\nG_\nTotal\n81\n36\n90\n39\n108\n15\n14\n13\n400\nMS (SE)\nMS (SPM)\nMS (AI)\nMS (BA)\nPhD (CS)\nPhD (EE)\nPhD (Math)\nPhD (MG)\nPhD (MS)\nPhD (SE)\nPhD (CV)\nG. Total\nKarachi\n40\n44\nLahore\n18\n55\n1\n75\n2023-24\nIslamabad\n15\n24\n16\n3\n3\n65\nPeshawar\nFaisalabad\n2\n2\nG\nTotal\n15\n58\n24\n71\n10\n2\n3\n2\n186\nPage 19 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 20, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Chapter-4 Academic Activities\nCHINIOT-FAISALABAD Campus\n76th Convocation of the University\nThe 76th Convocation of the University was held on November 19, 2023 in CFD Campus.\nMr. Mian Muhammad Mansha, Chairman Nishat Group was the chief guest. Mr: Qaiser\nAhmad Sheikh, Former Member National Assembly of Pakistan and Member Board of\nGovernors NUCES was the guest of honor:\nThe convocation was attended by Dr:\nAftab\nAhmad Maroof; Rector of the University, Dr: Shahzad Sarfraz, Campus Director, faculty,\ngraduating students and the parents.\nThe Rector\nthe students to continue process of\nlearning throughout their lives and lead their respective fields through passion, sacrifice and\nunusual commitment: The Guest of Honor shared some of the Government's achievements\nfor improvement in quality of\neducation\nin\nPakistan. Degrees\nwere\nconferred\nto\n350\ngraduates.\nMedal Distribution\nThe medal\ndistribution\nceremony of CFD Campus\nwas\nheld\non\n04,\n2024.\nDr:\nMuhammad Amjad Saqib, Chairman & Founder of Akhuwat Foundation\nwas the chief\nguest: The chief guest gave away the medals to 80 position holders for their exceptional\nperformance in the Spring-2023 and Fall-2023 semesters. Worthy Chief Guest along with\nRector and Campus Director also distributed certificates among the staff and faculty\nmembers who have been serving this prestigious institution for 10 years.\nForeign and Local Academic Linkages\n1- International Conference on IT and Industrial Technologies\nFAST National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences, Chiniot-Faisalabad\norganized the 2nd International Conference on IT and Industrial Technologies 2023\n(ICIT'23) where researchers from all over the world and Pakistan joined us to share\nthe fruits of their findings and research with us.\nIt was\na\nwonderful journey.\nDr:\nAftab Maroof, our esteemed Rector, graced the hall of the CFD Campus with his\npresence,\nas\nprogram Conference Chair, and Dr. Shahzad Sarfraz as the Program\nGeneral Chair. Dr:.\nUmar Aftab, Dr:\nUsman Habib, Mr:\nAdeel Ashraf;, and\nMr.\nUsman Joyia served as Program Co-Chair:\n2- Seminar on Side-Channel Information Leakage ~The Night is Dark\nand Full of Terrors\nFAST NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad campus invited Dr. Maria Mushtag, Associate\nProfessor\nat Telecom Paris,\nFrance for\nseminar\non\nSide-Channel\nInformation\nLeakage -The Night is Dark and Full of Terrors. The seminar was held on 24 August\n2023. Her talk shed light on the vulnerabilities arising from side-channel attacks,\nwhich exploit indirect information leakage to compromise sensitive systems.\nThe\nsession provided a platform for faculty, students, and researchers to deepen their\nunderstanding of side-channel attacks and their implications on data security: The\nseminar\nwas\nhighly engaging, with an interactive Q&A session that encouraged\nactive participation and knowledge sharing: This event\nwas\na\npart of campus's\nPage 20 of 85\nurged\nMay" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 21, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "commitment to\nfostering academic excellence by bringing\nperspectives to the\nforefront of education and research:\n3-\nSeminar on Breaking Myths\nFAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus organized\na seminar titled\n\"Breaking\nMyths'\nconducted by Mr: Haider Miraj, the CEO of Askolay on 30 August 2023.\nThe seminar was specifically designed for final-year students, aiming to empower\nthem with insights and strategies to excel in their professional lives. Mr: Haider\naddressed common misconceptions about career growth and professional success,\noffering practical advice o navigating workplace challenges, building a personal\nbrand, and staying resilient in the face of uncertainties.\n4-\nSeminar on Career Opportunities Through LinkedIn\nFAST-NUCES\nChiniot-Faisalabad\nCampus\nhosted\nseminar\ntitled\n\"Career\nOpportunities Through LinkedIn'\nconducted by Mr:\nAown Muhammad Sahi;\na\nLinkedIn coach at the National Incubation Center (NIC) on 30 August 2023.\nThe\nseminar focused on equipping students with the knowledge and skills to leverage\nLinkedIn effectively\nfor\ncareer\nadvancement:\nThe speaker provided practical\nguidance\nOn\nbuilding\na\ncompelling LinkedIn profile; networking with industry\nprofessionals,\nand discovering job opportunities.\nHe\nalso shared insights into\nLinkedIn's\nrole\nas\na\npowerful\ntool\nfor personal branding\nand professional\ndevelopment in the digital age.\n5- Seminar on Undergraduate Semester Exchange (UGRAD) Program\nOn\nSeptember 2023, FAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus organized an\ninformative seminar 0n the Undergraduate Semester Exchange (UGRAD) Program:\nThe session was conducted by Mr: Usman Abid; Software Engineer at Jet Health\nSolutions, and Mr: Soban Amir; a UGRAD Scholarship Holder from FAST-NUCES\nChiniot-Faisalabad Campus. The seminar provided students with detailed insights\ninto the UGRAD program; covering the application process, eligibility criteria, and\nbenefits of participating in a semester exchange. Drawing from their experiences,\nthe speakers highlighted the transformative impact of studying abroad, emphasizing\npersonal growth,\nacademic enrichment;\nand\ncultural exchange.\nThe\nseminar\nencouraged\nstudents\nto\nconsider global\nacademic opportunities\nand provided\npractical tips for crafting competitive scholarship applications\n6- Seminar on Coping with Stress and Anxiety\nFAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus conducted a seminar titled Coping with\nStress and Anxiety delivered by Ms. Zartash Naqvi, Lecturer at FAST-NUCES CFD\nCampus on 6th September 2023. The seminar aimed to equip students with practical\nstrategies to manage their mental well-being effectively.\nThe speaker highlighted\nthe causes and symptoms of stress and anxiety, offering actionable tips to cope with\nacademic pressure, maintain a balanced lifestyle, and seek support when needed:\n7- Seminar on Latest in AI and\nFreelancing 2.0 with Career Growth\nOn\nSeptember 2023, FAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus organized an\nengaging seminar titled Latest in AI and Freelancing 2.0 with Career Growth: The\nsession was led by Dr: Irfan Malik, Founder & CEO of Xeven Solutions, and Dr:\nSheraz Naseer; Head of Artificial Intelligence at Xeven Solutions.\nThe seminar\nPage 21 of 85\nglobal\n4th\n13th" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 22, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "focused on the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (Al) and its integration\nwith freelancing platforms, emphasizing new opportunities for career\nin the\ndigital economy.\nDr.\nSheeraz shared insights\non the\nadvancements in\nAI\ntechnologies\nand\ntheir\nimplications\nfor\nvarious\nindustries,\nwhile\nDr.\nIrfan\nhighlighted\nhow\nAI-driven\nsolutions\nare\nreshaping freelancing\nworkflows\nand\ncreating innovative avenues for professionals\nThe speakers shared advice on building a successful freelancing career in the context\nof\nAl-driven marketplaces, underscoring\nskills development; adaptability, and\nleveraging emerging technologies.\n8- Seminar 0n Safe & Informed Migration\nWork & Study Abroad\nOn\nSeptember 2023, FAST-NUCES\nChiniot-Faisalabad Campus hosted\na\nseminar titled \"Safe & Informed Migration\nWork & Study Abroad\"\nThe speaker\nwas\nMs.\nShahzia Rafique, Counsellor at Migrant Resource Center Lahore:\nThe\nseminar provided valuable insights into safe migration practices, opportunities for\nstudying and working abroad, and navigating the migration process effectively. The\npurpose\nwas to share\nclarity on essential requirements and resources for pursuing\ninternational education and careers.\n9- Seminar on Resolving Conflicts and Cultivating a Positive Outlook\nThe campus organized a seminar on \"Resolving Conflicts and Cultivating a Positive\nOutlook\" by Mr: Talha Javed, Unit Head Organizational Development at Interloop\nHoldings Private Limited on 2Oth September 2023. The session focused on practical\nstrategies\nfor managing conflicts, improving communication,\nand fostering\na\npositive mindset, equipping students\nwith\nskills\nfor personal and professional\ngrowth:\n10.Seminar on Transition from Student Life to Techforce\nOn 4th October 2023, Mr: Ahmed Buksh, Co-Founder of Cogent Labs, delivered an\ninsightful session 0n \"Transition from Student Life to Techforce\". The session\nwas\ndesigned to equip students with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the shift\nfrom academic life to the professional tech industry. The speaker offered guidance\non career planning, skills development; and adapting to professional environments\nThe\ninteractive\nnature\nof the\nseminar allowed\nstudents\nto\nseek guidance\non\novercoming common hurdles faced during the early stages of their careers_\n11.Seminar on Navigating the Challenges of Negative Influences\non\nStudents\nFAST-NUCES\nChiniot-Faisalabad\nCampus\nhosted\na\nseminar\naddressing\n\"Navigating the Challenges of Negative Influences o Students'\non 11th October\n2023.\nThe session was conducted by Ms.\nZartash Naqvi and Ms.\nAnoosha Rehan;\nLecturers at FAST-NUCES CFD Campus. The discussion centered 0n identifying\nand overcoming\nnegative\ninfluences, fostering resilience,\nand\npromoting\na\nsupportive environment for students' personal and academic growth:\n12.Seminar 0n Opening Up the Horizons An Insight into the World of\nScholarships, Fellowships & Exchanges Abroad\nMr.\nWaqar Baig,\nAssistant Professor\nat FAST-NUCES\nLahore,\ndelivered\nan\ninformative session titled \"Opening Up the Horizons An Insight into the World of\nPage 22 of 85\ngrowth\nrapid\n13th" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 23, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Scholarships, Fellowships\n&\nExchanges\nAbroad\"\non 11th October 2023.\nThe\nseminar\naimed\nto\nstudents\non\nopportunities\nfor\nglobal\nacademic\nand\nprofessional growth, providing\ndetails\non\nvarious scholarship and fellowship\nprograms, application processes, and tips for crafting competitive applications The\nsession inspired inspiring students to pursue these prestigious opportunities and\ngained valuable resources and insights to kickstart their journey toward studying O\nworking abroad.\n13.Seminar on Palestine\nIsrael Conflict A Historic Perspective\nDr: Rizwan Ullah Kokab, Professor and Chairman of the Department of History at\nGCUF, delivered an insightful seminar titled\nPalestine\nIsrael Conflict A\nHistoric\nPerspective\" on 18th October 2023. The session delved into the historical context;\ncauses\nand\nimplications\nof\nthe\nlong-standing\nconflict, offering\nstudents\na\ncomprehensive understanding of its socio-political dimensions\nHe also provided\nclear view of the atrocities committed by the Israeli forces on the Palestinian people.\n14.Seminar on How to Ace Your Professional Journey\nFAST NUVCES\nCFD Campus\nconducted\na\nseminar\nOn\n'How\nto\nAce\nYour\nProfessional\nJourney'\nMs.\nSiroosh\nTahir;\nPeople and\nCulture Specialist\nat\nCrewlogix Technologies, delivered the seminar on L8th October 2023. The session\nfocused on essential career skills, including effective communication, workplace\nadaptability, and focus on interpersonal skills.\n15.Panel Discussion on Understanding Application Development From\nCS & SE Professional Perspective\nOn Ist November 2023, FAST-NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus organized\na\ndiscussion titled \"Understanding Application Development From CS & SE\nProfessional Perspective\"_\nThe\nsession brought together esteemed faculty and\nindustry experts, including\nMr. Owais Ahmad Khan; CEO of Zai Systems\nMr: Affan Rauf, HoD-SE & Assistant Professor; FAST CFD\nDr. Qamar Uz Zaman, Assistant Professor, FAST CFD\nMr: Rizwan Ul Hag, Assistant Professor, FAST CFD\nMr. Jawad Khalid Cheema, Lecturer; FAST CFD\nThe panelists\ndiscussed\nthe practical\nand\ntheoretical\naspects\nof\napplication\ndevelopment, highlighting the skills required\nin the field, challenges faced by\nprofessionals, and emerging trends in software engineering and computer science:\nStudents gained valuable insights into how to\ntheir Final Year Projects with\nindustry needs and future career paths.\n16.Webinar\non Unveiling\nthe World of Cyber Security\nA\nPath\nto\nSecure Future\nMs. Kainat Rizwan, CEO of KaiRiz Cyber Technologies, Cyber Consultant; and\nEthical Hacker delivered an engaging webinar titled \"Unveiling the World of Cyber\nSecurity A Path to Secure Future\" 0n 1lth November 2023.\nThe session introduced\nstudents\nto\nthe critical\nand ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, discussing the\nimportance\nof protecting digital\ninfrastructures\nand\nthe growing\ndemand\nfor\ncybersecurity professionals The speaker shared insights into the current challenges\nPage 23 of 85\nguide\nthey\npanel\nalign" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 24, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "in the cybersecurity domain, including\ncommon\nvulnerabilities and the ethical\nconsiderations of hacking:\n17.Seminar on CV Writing and Interview Skills\nFAST NUCES CFD Campus organized an interactive session on \"CV Writing and\nInterview Skills\" on 15th November 2023. Mr Rumayle Shahid, Project Lead at\nFoster Learning,\nwas\nspeaker of the\nsession:\nThis\nseminar provided practical\nguidance\nto\nstudents\non\ncrafting compelling\nresumes\nand\npreparing for job\ninterviews The speaker covered\naspects such as structuring\nCV to highlight\nrelevant skills, experience, and achievements, as well as the importance of tailoring\nthe CV to specific job roles.\nAdditionally, the session included useful tips on handling interview questions with\nconfidence, demonstrating soft skills, and making a lasting impression.\n18.Webinar on Learning Effective Strategies for Building Impactful\nSolutions\nMr.\nOmair;\nCEO\nof IgniCube,\ndelivered\na\nthought-provoking\nwebinar titled\n\"Learning Effective Strategies for Building Impactful Solutions'\non 18th November\n2023.\nThis session\nemphasized the importance of problem-solving, creativity, and\nstrategic thinking in the development of impactful business and tech solutions\n19.Webinar 0n Self Alignment to Start Up\nMr. Rana Asif Rubbani, CEO & Founder of Uworx Group, delivered a webinar titled\n\"Self-Alignment to Start Up'\non 2nd December 2023.\nThe seminar focused on the\nentrepreneurial mindset and how students can align their skills, passions, and values\nto\nbuild\nsuccessful\nstartups Mr:\nRubbani provided\nvaluable insights\ninto\nthe\nchallenges and opportunities in the startup world.\nThe session also addressed the\nimportance of adaptability and resilience in the entrepreneurial journey .\n20.Seminar\non\nAwareness\nSession\non\nEmpowering Freelancing\nJourney by HBL\nOn\nThursday, 25th April 2024, Mr: Rizwan Siddique, Cluster Manager at HBL\nFaisalabad,\nand\nMr:\nUmar Tehsin Baig, Relationship Manager for B2B Sales,\ndelivered an\nAwareness Session on Empowering\nFreelancing Journey: The session\nfocused on how freelancers can leverage financial tools and services to streamline\ntheir operations, boost productivity, and grow their businesses.\nThe goal was to\nempower students to take control of their freelance ventures with the right tools and\nstrategies.\n21.Webinar\non Navigating the World\nof Freelancing Strategies for\nSuccess in UIUX\nOn 4th\n2024, Mr: Kaleem Cheema, Web Designer at PackageX, delivered\na\nsession on \"Navigating the World of Freelancing Strategies for Success in UI/UX\"_\nThe\nseminar focused\non how students\ncan\nsuccessfully navigate\nthe world of\nfreelancing, specifically in the field of ULUX\nMr. Cheema shared valuable\ninsights on how to build\na\nstrong portfolio, attract clients, and manage projects in\nthe highly competitive world of freelancing: He will also provide practical tips on\nstaying up-to-updated with the latest design trends and tools, ensuring students are\nwell-equipped to succeed as UIUX freelancers:\nPage 24 of 85\nkey\nMay\ndesign:" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 25, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "22.Seminar on UX Design as a Career\nMr.\nHaider Ali, Lead Product Designer\nat Evento Solutions LLC, conducted\na\nseminar on \"UX Design as\nCareer\"\non &th\n2024,.\nThis session introduced\nstudents\nto\nthe growing\nfield of\nUX design\nand\nhow it offers diverse\ncareer\nopportunities in technology, business, and consumer products\n23.Webinar on Introducing NoCode\nMr. Zubair Lutfullah Kakakhel, Founder of AZKY Tech Labs, delivered a webinar\ntitled \"Introducing NoCode\" on 9th\n2024,\nThis session introduced students to\nthe world of NoCode platforms and how they can\nuse\nthese tools to create apps,\nwebsites, and automate workflows without needing advanced coding skills.\nThe\nspeaker demonstrated how NoCode platforms are transforming the way businesses\nand individuals build digital products, making it more accessible for non-technical\nusers_\nPage 25 of 85\nMay\nMay" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 26, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "ISLAMABAD CAMPUS\nMedal distribution ceremony\nFAST-NUCES Islamabad Campus proudly celebrated its top achievers at the Spring 2024\nMedal Distribution Ceremony on April 26, 2024 where students and their proud parents\njoined to honor outstanding academic performance:\nAt the Spring 2024 Medal Distribution\nCeremony, FAST\nNUCES recognized its top performers Medals and certificates were\nawarded to students in celebration of their academic success.\nConvocation of the University\nIslamabad campus hosted 74th convocation 0n October 21,2023.\nDr. Samar Mubarakmand;\nPakistani nuclear\nphysicist\nwas the Chief Guest: Degrees were conferred to 530 Bachelor\nand Masters Graduates.\nMedals were awarded to the\nthree position holders for their\nexcellent academic performances. Dr: Aftab Ahmed Maroof Rector FAST NUCES, in his\nwelcome speech, congratulated the students and their parents for achieving this milestone\nin their lives.\nHe emphasized that growth in the career depends upon competence and\ncommitment: The Rector said that character-building and personality-development of the\nshould be the foremost goal of education. Honesty and truth are\nattributes that\nresult in the professional growth. He congratulated the students and their parents and\nthem to always work hard with commitment and\nglory to themselves, their parents\nand the university:\nJob Fair\nFAST-NUCES, Islamabad Campus organized the Open House & Job Fair 2024 on 25th\nApril 2024. More than 120 industry partners, including MNCs, top IT & telecom companies,\nsoftware houses, leading banks and emerging startups participated in the event. 400 plus\ngraduates of BS(CS), BS(EE); BBA,\nand BS(AF) showcased their Final Year Projects.\nCompanies also interviewed the graduating students for different roles. Valued industry\npartners appreciated the efforts of Islamabad Campus to connect the young talent with\nindustry.\nHuawei ICT Innovation Global Competition 2022-23 (China)\nCongratulations to our incredible team (Minhal Zafar; Muhammad Shaheer; and Hyder Ali)\nunder the supervision of Maam\nNoor ul\nAin from FAST NUCES ISLAMABAD has\nemerged victorious, clinching\nthe\n3rd prize\nin\nthe\nHuawei\nICT\nInnovation\nGlobal\nCompetition 2022-23 (China) It's an absolute honor to witness our students' exceptional\ntalent\nand\ndedication\nrecognized\non\nan\ninternational\nplatform:\nHuawei\nICT\nCompetition 2022-2023 Global Final concluded in Shenzhen, drawing to a close the seventh\ninstallment of this\ncompetition:\nThe first to be held in person since 2019,\nthe event' s\nculmination was a\ncompetition between finalists in 146 teams from 36 countries. Before the\nFinal,\nmore than 120,000 students from\nmore than 2000 universities in 74 countries and\nregions around the world took part in the ICT Competition. One of our Students Umar Raza\nPakista\nTeam_2 from FAST-NUCES Islamabad campus clinched 3rd position in Huawei\nICT Championship 2022-2023 Global Final:\nPakistan Cyber Security Challenge 2023\nMr. Muhammad Abdullah Abid, Lecturer in the Cyber Security department, and his team\nmember Sameem Shabbir, secured the 1st prize in the Professional Category at the Pakistan\nCyber Security Challenge 2023. This national-level competition\nsaw\nparticipation from\nPage 26 of 85\n73rd\ntop\nyouth\nkey\nurged\nbring\nbeing" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 27, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "researchers and industry professionals. The competition focused on solving cryptographic\nchallenges and designing solutions based on cryptography: We are extremely proud of this\nincredible achievement and here's to more triumph in the future:\nNational Debate Championship\nWe are pleased to inform you that our students won the National debate championship. The\nGIKI\nOpen\n(Ghulam\nIshaq\nKhan\nInstitute\nOpen\nAll\nPakistan\nNational\nDebating\nChampionship) took place from the\nto the 25th of January '24. The prestigious trophy,\nwhich has been moving from city to city and even country to country, has finally been\nbrought to Islamabad by the FAST Debating Society. This achievement is\ntriumph not\nonly for FAST but also for the entire Islamabad and Rawalpindi debate circuit; as it has not\nbeen accomplished for the past 5-6 years.\nTeams from\nacross the nation and various\ninstitutions gather to attend and compete in a grueling 3-day event consisting of 4-7 rounds\nDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)\nFAST-NUCES, Islamabad Campus, in its dedication to promoting Diversity, Equity and\nInclusion (DEI), attended the launch of the MobilinkHER (Women Returnship Program)\n2024. Under the umbrella of \"Nation building through supporting females\"_ NRPU project;\nthis launch\nwas attended by the *Gender DEI Toolkit Volume III* team and the team\nworking on *Women in Stem and Finance*\nIn addition to this, Dr: Mehreen Alam and her\ninnovative team, who are working on the *Gender DEI Chatbot*,\nalso attended the event;\nalongside our students, who were also actively involved in this initiative and gained valuable\ninsights, showcasing\nour\ncollective\neffort\nto\nnurture\nan\ninclusive\nand empowering\nenvironment for women: Together; were shaping a brighter, more inclusive future:\nSG Innovation Hackathon\nA landmark 5G Innovation Hackathon, a joint effort by leading telecom Jazz, the National\nUniversity of Sciences and Technology (NUST), the National IT Board (NITB), and Code\nfor Pakistan\n(CfP) concluded successfully\nin Islamabad Technology partners Oppo,\nHuawei, and Tecno supported the event at the Jazz 5G Research Lab situated within the\nSchool of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Sciences (SINES) NUST: It showcased the\ntransformative power of SG through innovative solutions developed by some of Pakistan\nS\nbrightest young minds. Team Patronus comprising of Ms Zara, Ms Faryal, and Ms. Masham\nan\nall-girls team from\nFAST-NU Islamabad, emerged\nvictorious\nfor their innovative\n\"Remote Healthcare\nWiFi ' project: This system utilizes 5G- enhanced WiFi signals\nfor remote patient monitoring, including vital signs, fall detection, and breathing patterns.\nRector FAST-NUCES\nDr.\nAftab Maroof and Campus\nDirector Dr:\nWaseem\nShahzad\ncongratulate students Ms. Zara, Ms. Faryal, and Ms.\nMasham from FAST-NU Islamabad\nfor their victory at the landmark 5G Innovation Hackathon in Islamabad: Their winning\nproject;\nRemote Healthcare using WiFi;'\nshowcased at the Jazz 5G Research Lab within\nNUSTs School of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Sciences, highlights the transformative\npotential of SG technology:\nNUMLOGIC 2024\nWe are pleased to share that among 113 competing teams at the recent NUMLOGIC 2024\nprogramming\ncompetition,\nour\nFAST\nNUCES\nteam;\n\"Ayro\nFunction;\nwon\nthis\ncompetition: We congratulate the winning team and their faculty mentors\nWith continued\nsupport and encouragement;\nwe\nare confident that our students will continue to achieve\nexcellence in various endeavors, representing FAST-NUCES with distinction.\nPage 27 of 85\n23rd\nusing" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 28, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "IBA SBS International Conference\nUndergraduate students of FAST-NUCES, Islamabad Campus proudly presented their\nresearch conference papers under the supervision of Ms. Sarah Khan in IBA Karachi at the\n3rd IBA\nSBS International Conference held on\n30-31, 2024.\nThe conference papers\ndeveloped around Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots.\nVyrothon Hackathon\nFAST NUCES\nDominates Vyrothon, Winning 1st ad 2nd Places\nwith Innovative\nAI\nSolutions. At the recent Vyrothon hackathon; teams from FAST-NUCES Islamabad secured\ntop positions\namong fierce competition\nfrom\nNUST\nand\nGIKI\nTeam ImaginATs\n\"FASTrack\" revolutionized Applicant Tracking Systems with generative AI, earning first\nplace.\nTeam Let Me Think's groundbreaking 2D-to-3D environment interaction app took\nsecond.\nThese achievements highlight\nFAST-NUCES'\ncommitment\nto innovation\nand\nexcellence in generative AI and that FAST NUCES remains the vanguard of technological\ninnovation, continuously pushing boundaries and setting new standards of excellence:\nCUST Hackathon 2024\nFAST-NUCES has\nonce again proven its dominance, securing first place\nat the CUST\nHackathon 2024.\nThe event, hosted by CUST in collaboration with Huawei, the Pakistan\nDevelopers Community, and the TensorFlow User Group Islamabad, saw\nover 60 teams\nfrom prestigious universities such as NUST ad UET across Pakistan compete. Students\nHuzaifa\nKhan,\nHashim\nMuhammad\nNadeem,\nand\nShahryar\nAdil\nshowcased\na\ngroundbreaking prototype that leverages LLMs and self-learning agents for automated\nsoftware testing and validation, exemplifying best practices in software engineering:\nThis\nvictory underscores FAST-NUCES' unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence in\ngenerative\nAI, reaffirming its position\nat the\nforefront of technological advancement;\ncontinuously pushing boundaries and setting new standards of excellence:\nHuawei ICT Competition 2023-2024\nFAST NUCES Islamabad Campus students\nwon\nthe Grand\nPrize\nat the\nHuawei ICT\nCompetition 2023-2024 global finals in Shenzhen, China: On May 26, 2024, Team Groc-\nPOS, comprising Usama Hameed Awan, Hamza Rehan, and Abdullah Khalid, under the\nsupervision of Ms. Sidra Khalid, presented an innovative project that impressed the judges\nwith its creativity and technical prowess They secured the top position in the Middle East\nand Central Asia Region and ultimately\nwon the Grand Prize.\nThe global finals, held at\nHuawei headquarters in Shenzhen, featured over 170,000 students from more than 2,000\nuniversities\nacross 80+ countries.\nTeams from 16 countries, including Jordan, Tiirkiye,\nGreece;\nEgypt, Morocco, Ghana, Brazil, Pakistan, Colombia, Brunei, Philippines,\nLaos,\nThailand;\nand\nSouth\nAfrica, participated, showcasing their ideas\nin\nemerging\ntechnologies like AI, IoT, big data, Huawei Cloud, and HarmonyOS. The Groc-POS team\nalso showcased their project at the Middle East and Central\nAsia (ME&CA) booth by\nwinning the regional top position:\nNationwide Data Hackathon\nFAST-NUCES Islamabad campus is thrilled to announce its Znd position in the Nationwide\nData Hackathon organized by Jazz! Our talented students from the department of DS and\nAI, Areeba Riaz, Kisaa Fatima, and Maryam Noor Fatima, showcased exceptional creativity\nand data visualization skills using Tableau, beating over 500 teams and 1,400 students from\nPage 28 of 85\n3rd\nMay\nIrag," }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 29, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "all over the country. Dr. Sadia Nadeem was invited on stage by Jazz to present the winning\nstudents\na cash\nof Rs.250,000, The event was attended by Farah Sheikh (Head of\nTalent Learning\n& Culture);\nFatima\nAkhtar (Head\nof Corporate\nCommunications\n&\nSustainability),\nTazeen\nShahid (Chief People Officer), Syed\nFakhar\nAhmed\n(Chief\nCorporate & Regulatory Officer), Kazim Mujtaba (Chief Commercial Officer), Saima\nKamila Khan (Chief Legal Officer), Ali Naseer (Chief Data & Strategy Officer), and Jawad\nAli (Head\nof\nHR\nBusiness Partnership)\nfrom\nJazz.\nDr.\nWaseem\nShahzad (Director\nIslamabad Campus), Dr: Sadia Nadeem (Dean Faculty of Management Sciences) and Adil\nKazi, (Director Centre of Executive Education) from FAST (Islamabad Campus) attended\nthe event:\nLambda Bonanza event at Elixir Technologies\nWe want to extend our sincere\ngratitude and heartfelt congratulations to our students for\ntheir exceptional participation in the recent Lambda Bonanza event at Elixir Technologies\nNine students from FAST participated, and it\nwas\ndelight to witness their impressive\nperformance, with some securing 3rd place.\nWinning Students\nFakhar Abbas (Team Member; Al-Fajar Alpha, secured 3rd Place in competition)\nQalander Aziz (Team Member; Al-Fajar Beta, secured 3rd Place in competition)\nCompliment by Elixir Technologies\n\"Their success is a testament to the quality of education and\nguidance\nreceive at FAST\nUniversity. The collaboration between your institution and our company has proven to be a\nfruitful example of the power of industry-academia linkages.\nThe\nevent provided the\nstudents\nwith\na\nvaluable opportunity to learn and grow under the supervision of\nour\nexperienced employees, and\nrose to the occasion admirably.'\nEducation Info Fair 2024\nThe FAST-NUCES Islamabad team; led by Ms. Laraib Asif; attended the Education Info\nFair 2024 at six colleges, organized by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional\nDevelopment.\nDuring\nthe six-day\nevent;\ninteracted\nwith prospective students,\nproviding\nvaluable\ninformation\nabout\ntheir\nprograms,\nadmission\nschedules,\ncareer\nprospects, and the benefits of studying at FAST-NUCES.\nThis initiative helped students\nmake informed decisions about their higher education:\nAdvanced AI Bootcamp held at SEECS, NUST\nWe are incredibly proud to announce that Abdullah Ashfaq (CS\nBatch) and Jawad\nHaleem\n(EE\n2Oth\nBatch), students\nfrom\nFAST\nNUCES, recently participated\nin\nthe\nAdvanced Al Bootcamp held at SEECS, NUST, and delivered an outstanding performance:\nTheir Capstone Project, which involved converting LaTeX to Python code, achieved\na\nremarkable 98.3% accuracy\nthe highest among all teams! Their exceptional work and\ninnovation earned them First Prize, a testament to their dedication, creativity, and technical\nexpertise. Congratulations to Abdullah and Jawad for representing FAST NUCES with such\ndistinction and bringing home this honor!\nLUMS Pre-ABP 2024 International Online Debate Tournament\nHeartiest congratulations to Ms. Maryam Agha for her outstanding achievement as she\ntriumphantly clinches victory in the Novice Category Finals and takes home the coveted\nBest Speaker award at the LUMS Pre-ABP 2024 International Online Debate Tournament!\nPage 29 of 85\nprize\nthey\nthey\nthey\n22nd" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 30, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Her dedication, eloquence, and remarkable debating skills have shined through in\nthis prestigious event;, bringing immense\nto FAST-NUCES.\nSpeed Programming Competition\nWe are thrilled to announce that our students, Junaid Zeb and Sameed Ahmed; have made\nuS\nproud by securing lst place in the Speed Programming Competition held at COMSATS\nUniversity Islamabad on October 1Oth, 2024! Competing against more than 95 teams, their\nhard work and dedication earned them the top spot\nwith a cash prize of PKR 20,000.\nThis outstanding achievement showcases the talent of our students and the strength of OUr\nacademic programs:\nHEC All Pakistan Inter-University Taekwondo Championship 2024-25\nAqsa Noor Amin,\na\nBS Cybersecurity student from FAST-NUCES Islamabad Campus,\nsecured a\nmedal at the HEC All Pakistan Inter-University Taekwondo Championship\n2024-25, organized by\nthe University\nof Veterinary\nand\nAnimal Sciences,\nLahore_\nCongratulations to\non this\noutstanding achievement! Special thanks to the FAST-\nNUCES\nSports\nOffice\nfor nurturing\nstudent\ntalent\nand facilitating\nnational-level\nparticipation.\nNational Rugby Team\nFAST-NUCES Islamabad Campus is thrilled to announce another outstanding achievement\nunder the supervision of the Sports Office:\nOur student; Hasam Haider; who is pursuing a\nBachelor of Science in Business Analytics, has made us proud by representing Pakistan on\nthe national rugby team: He recently participated in the Asian Rugby Sevens Trophy held\nin Qatar and Nepal in\n2024.This remarkable achievement not oly showcases Hasam's\nexceptional talent but also reflects the strength and diversity of our academic programs,\ndemonstrating that our students excel both in and out of the classroom:\n17th Korean Ambassador National Taekwondo Championship 2024\nFAST-NUCES Islamabad Campus is thrilled to announce another outstanding achievement\nunder the supervision of the Sports Office:\nOur student; Aqsa Noor Amin, currently\npursuing her Bachelor' s degree, has made us proud by representing the Higher Education\nCommission on the national Taekwondo team. She recently participated in the 17th Korean\nAmbassador National Taekwondo Championship 2024 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan\nSports Complex, from October 25th to 29th, 2024 and secured two Bronze medals. This\nremarkable achievement showcases Aqsa'$ exceptional talent and reflects the strength and\ndiversity of our academic programs, proving that our students excel both in and out of the\nclassroom_\nPakistan Cyber Security Challenge Ideas Cup\nFAST-NUCES is proud to announce that our talented students secured the Ist Runner-Up\nposition in the prestigious Pakistan Cyber Security Challenge Ideas\nearning a\nof\nPKR\n100,000!\nCongratulations\nto\nKhubab\nAhmed\n(Cybersecurity),\nSana\nKhalid\n(Cybersecurity), and Dayyan (Fintech) for their outstanding performance. We encourage all\nour students to push their limits, embrace challenges, and continue making us proud on such\ncompetitive platforms.\nPage 30 of 85\npride\nalong\ngold\nAqsa\nCup,\nprize" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 31, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Huawei ICT Innovation Competition 2023-2024 Global Final\nWe are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Team Groc-POS from FAST-\nNUCES Islamabad Campus for winning the Grand Prize at the Huawei ICT Innovation\nCompetition\n2023-2024\nGlobal\nFinal\nin Shenzhen;\nChina! Congratulations\nto\nUsama\nHameed Awan, Hamza Rehan, Abdullah Khalid, and their project supervisor Miss Sidra\nKhalid for their groundbreaking project; \"Groc-POS\nA Vision-Powered Retail Solution.'\nYour innovation has not oly revolutionized the retail industry but also brought immense\npride to Pakistan and our institution: This global victory highlights the talent, dedication;\nand brilliance of our students and faculty, proving once again that FAST-NUCES Islamabad\nstands at the forefront of technological innovation:\nPrime Minister's University Sports Olympiad 2024\nFAST-NUCES\nIslamabad Campus proudly\nannounces its Girls' Table\nTennis\nTeam's\nexceptional performance in the Prime Ministers University Sports Olympiad 2024 and HEC\nAll Pakistan Inter Universities Table Tennis Championship 2024, qualifying for the semi-\nfinals among 48 competing university teams\nThe team's outstanding achievement is\na\ntestament to the university's Sports Office and their commitment to nurturing top athletes\nfor Pakistan's national teams. Dr: Waseem Shahzad, Director Islamabad Campus, and Syed\nAoun Abbas, In-charge Sports Office, extend heartfelt congratulations to the team.\nWith\nthis\nremarkable feat;\nFAST-NUCES\nreaffirms\nits dedication\nto\nfostering talent\nand\npromoting women in sports and eagerly looks forward to the team's future successes! We\nproudly participated in the Prime Minister University Sports Olympiad 2024, organized by\nHEC Pakistan. Our athletes gave their all, showcasing determination, talent, and the spirit\nof FAST-NUCES.\nCongratulations to our team for representing uS so brilliantlyl\nWindow into IOT\nFES organized the seminar \"Window into IoT\" in collaboration with MRS Technologies\nand speaker\nMr.\nHasan Ijaz.\nThe session\ncovered\nIoT's revolutionary impact\nacross\nindustries, highlighting significant device\ndeployment growth:\nAdvancements\nin IoT\ntechnology, including sensors, data analysis,\nand insights generation;\nwere\ndiscussed.\nOngoing IoT initiatives in Pakistan, challenges in solution development; and the general\nIoT\narchitecture\nwere\nexplored.\nThe\nseminar provided\nvaluable\ninsights\ninto\nIoT\napplications, recent advancements, and it's potential.\nSoft Skills Workshop with Ma'am Emaan Mirza\nDescription\nMa'am\nEmaan Mirza;\na\ndistinguished\ncoach in personal and professional\ndevelopment; conducted a comprehensive workshop on soft skills The session focused on\nessential\nskills\nsuch\nas\neffective\ncommunication, leadership,\nteamwork;\nand\ntime\nmanagement: Emaan Mirza emphasized the importance of these skills in both academic and\nprofessional settings, providing\nstudents\nwith practical\nstrategies\nto\nenhance\ntheir\ninterpersonal and organizational abilities.\nWebinar with Abdul Hanan\nDescription In partnership with NUST EME's RAC and featuring guest speaker Mr. Abdul\nHanan from MRS Technologies, this webinar focused on PCB design implementations. The\nsession provided a thorough rundown of industry expectations, emphasizing the importance\nof preparing for such roles during undergraduate years. It was\nsignificant opportunity for\nstudents to\ninsights into the latest trends and best practices in PCB\nPage 31 of 85\ndesign:\ngain" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 32, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "TinyML Workshop\nDescription FES organized a hands-on workshop on TinyML, introducing students to the\nemerging field of machine learning on microcontrollers and edge devices Participants\nlearned how to deploy machine\nlearning models o small-scale devices, gaining practical\nknowledge and experience in this cutting-edge area. The workshop was designed to enhance\nstudents' understanding of TinyML applications and their potential in various industries\nGIKI Trip\nDescription\nFES\norganized\nan\neducational\ntrip\nto\nGhulam Ishaq\nKhan\nInstitute\nof\nEngineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI) The trip offered students the opportunity to\nexplore the GIKI campus, interact with its students and faculty, and\ninsights into\ndifferent academic and research facilities.\nThe experience was highly appreciated by the\nstudents, who expressed their desire for more such informative and engaging trips In the\nfuture.\nIndustrial Seminar with Dr. Junaid Syed\nDescription IEEE hosted an industrial seminar featuring Dr. Junaid Syed, the Senior Vice\nPresident at Curvalux, UK, and a RAE Visiting Professor at Edinburgh Napier University.\nDr: Syed shared his extensive expertise in wireless communication, discussing the latest\nadvancements\nand\nindustry\ntrends.\nThe\nseminar\nprovided\nstudents\nwith\nunderstanding of the evolving landscape of wireless technologies and their applications.\nCybersecurity Seminar by Zohaib Tahir Qadri\nDescription IEEE organized a cybersecurity seminar with Zohaib Tahir Qadri, an expert in\nthe field.\nThe\nsession focused\non\nthe\ncritical issue of digital vulnerabilities\nand\nthe\nimportance of decoding our global digital atmosphere. Participants gained valuable insights\ninto cybersecurity strategies, enhancing their knowledge and readiness to tackle digital\nthreats. The seminar aimed to empower students with the skills necessary to enhance digital\nresilience:\nInternational Women's Day Celebration\nDescription\nIEEE,\nin\ncollaboration\nwith\nWomen\nin\nEngineering\n(WIE),\ncelebrated\nInternational\nWomen's\nunder\nthe\nWisdom\nTree.\nThe\nevent\nhighlighted\nthe\nachievements of women in engineering and aimed to foster unity and empowerment among\nfemale students. Participants were encouraged to wear shades of pink or purple, symbolizing\nsolidarity and strength. The celebration included\ngroup photo and various activities to\nhonor the contributions of women in the field.\nEscape Room Adventure Engineering-Themed Puzzle Challenge\nIEEE and WIE orchestrated an exhilarating Escape Room event, integrating engineering-\nthemed puzzles and challenges. Participants engaged in\ncollaborative quest; decoding\nsecrets\nand solving intricate puzzles\nwithin\ncustom-designed\nroom:\nThis immersive\nexperience not oly tested but also refined problem-solving abilities in\ndynamic and\nteamwork-focused setting:\nStudy Abroad Awareness Session by Yasir Akram\nDescription FES and IEEE jointly hosted an awareness session with Yasir Akram; focusing\non the process of studying abroad. The session covered essential topics such as application\nPage 32 of 85\ngain\ndeep\nDay" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 33, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "procedures,\nscholarship\nopportunities,\nand\nadapting\nto\ninternational\nacademic\nenvironments Yasir Akram provided valuable insights and guidance to students aspiring to\npursue higher education overseas, helping them navigate the complexities of the application\nprocess and prepare for a successful transition:\nAI-Powered Seminar by Aqib Javed\nDescription FES and IEEE collaborated to organize an AI-powered seminar featuring Aqib\nJaved.\nThe seminar explored the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across\nvarious industries, highlighting the latest advancements and future trends in AI technology:\nParticipants\na\ncomprehensive understanding of\nAI applications, challenges, and\nopportunities, equipping them with the knowledge to leverage AI in their future careers:\nThe event emphasized the importance of staying abreast of technological developments and\ntheir potential to drive innovation.\nPage 33 of 85\ngained" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 34, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "KARACHI CAMPUS\nTraining Session on Teaching Challenges & Opportunities\nOn Tuesday, 18th July 2023, Ms. Urooj Laghari;\nAssistant Manager QEC, organized\na\ndynamic Training Session on \"Teaching Challenges & Opportunities\" for faculty members.\nThe speaker Dr: Shahab Tahzeeb, Assistant Professor at NED University, offered valuable\ninsights and innovative teaching approaches to equip educators The interactive nature of\nthe training\nfacilitated\ncollaborative\nand\nenriching learning\nexperience,\nleaving\nparticipants inspired and empowered to enhance their teaching practices\nSession by Dr. Taqi Abrar\nDr:\nTagi, PhD, from Queen Mary University of London;\nUK,\nvisited FAST-NUCES\nKarachi Campus on June 17,\n2023, at the special invitation of Dr. Muhammad Farrukh\nShahid. Dr. Taqi delivered a session on soft robotics and its applications and use cases in\nPakistan, which was organized under the CPT activity. His visit to FAST-NUCES aimed to\ndevelop collaboration in the research projects and establish\na\nconnection among active\nresearchers between Pakistan and the UK\n21s Century Skills Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Challenge\nMr. Muhammad Wasif Khan, Lecturer of English, Department of Sciences and Humanities,\nKarachi campus was awarded a certificate of participation on July 3, 2023, for attending a\nWebinar Series on the 21st Century Skills Preparing Today' s Students for Tomorrow\nS\nChallenge, sponsored by the Regional English Language Office (RELO) at the Public\nDiplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy, Islamabad and administered by Evolution. The\ntwo-day interactive event focused on 21st Century skills and techniques, highlighting how\nstudents and teachers can efficiently and effectively incorporate technology in their teaching\nand learning:\nThe webinar series is part of OPEN\nPakistan's efforts to provide virtual\nprofessional development opportunities for English language teachers ad learners in\nPakistan:\nSolus Labs HackFest 2023\nDr:\nMuhammad Farrukh Shahid (Assistant Professor) of the CS department at FAST-\nNUCES Karachi, along with the students, attended the Hackfest 2023 by Solus Labs\npowered NIC Karachi on July 25, 2023, at the NIC Karachi, Pakistan. The event covered\nemerging technologies, such as the metaverse, AR, and web 3.0, and brought to attention\nlots of opportunities regarding projects and startups It also provided\nan\nopportunity to\nnetwork with industrial experts.\nTwo Days International Training Session\nMs. Aqsa Fayyaz, Psychology Lecturer at the Department of Sciences and Humanities,\nKarachi Campus, was nominated by her department to attend for\nprestigious two\nInternational Training\nSession\non\nCounselling Excellence,\nhosted\nby\nTransformation\nInternational Society on 22nd and 23rd July 2023. This exceptional opportunity allowed her\nto deepen her expertise and learn\nnew\nskills ad techniques relevant to\nher field of\nPsychology: The enriching experience not only broadened her horizons but also equipped\nher to further excel in her role as an educator and a counsellor:\nPage 34 of 85\ndays" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 35, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Orientation Ceremony 2023\nThe Orientation Ceremony for BS Programs at FAST-NUCES, Karachi Campus, was held\non\nAugust 17, 2023, at the main branch located on National Highway. The event included\nfour sessions, where Dr: Atif Tahir; Campus Director,\nwith the Heads of Departments,\nprovided comprehensive information to students and their families regarding university\npolicies, regulations, code of ethics, and available facilities. On August 19, 2023, a similar\norientation session took place at the City Campus for all Master' s degree programs\nThis\nacademic year, FAST-NUCES Karachi successfully admitted students across all degree\nprograms, including new additions such as BS (Financial Technologies) and MS (Business\nAnalytics).\nBook Fair 2023\nThe Book Fair took place on the 28th and 29th of August; 2023, and it was\na\nresounding\nsuccess!\nThe fair drew\nthe\nattention of\nnumerous students and\nfaculty members\nwho\nenthusiastically explored the\nwide selection of books available.\nA\nseries of captivating\nevents enriched the Book Fair experience. Questions on general knowledge were asked, and\nbooks as\ngiven to motivated students, promoting reading culture among students A\nBook Scavenger Activity was conducted on both August 28th and 29th, 2023 to enhance\nthe students' familiarity with\nresources, this engaging activity aimed\nto\nmake\nstudents more adept at searching for books within the library, further fostering\na sense of\nexploration and discovery.\nGuest Speaker Session with Adeel Hashmi\nOn Friday, 1Oth August 2023, Ms. Urooj Laghari,\nAssistant Manager QEC, organized a\nguest speaker session in collaboration with QEC\nLahore Campus on \"Empowering the\nEducators\nfor faculty members. The speaker Adeel Hashmi emphasized the significance of\nmoral values in education and their impact on student's development: He also discussed the\nevolving responsibilities and challenges faced by today's educators The session provided\nvaluable insights into effective teaching practices and the role of educators in shaping future\ngenerations.\nLibrary Orientation Week\nLibrary of FAST NUCES Karachi had arranged orientation week for the new batch of 2023,\nfrom\n21st August to\n25th August During this\nweek students\nwere\nintroduced\nwith\nfollowing; how to access\npage, introduction to the library subscribed resources,\ndemonstration of search techniques and filters, how to access and download digital books\nand academic papers, introduction to research databases and tips for effective searching;\nguidance on citing digital sources and using citation management tools, tips for determining\nthe credibility and reliability of digital information, how to avoid plagiarism, interlibrary\nloan services, booking discussion room services, book reservation, and library extended\nservices:\nInteractive Session with Sajid Hasan\nOn 28th August 2023, renowned actor, director; and producer; Mr. Sajid Hasan visited\nFAST NUCES Karachi and conducted an interactive session conducted with students, this\ninteractive session provided valuable insights into the world of arts, culture; knowledge and\ninformation. Mr. Sajid Hasan's words undoubtedly struck a chord with every attendee:\nPage 35 of 85\nalong\ngifts\nlibrary\nlibrary" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 36, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Certification of Graduation iParhai\niParhai; a startup based at FAST NUCES Karachi campus founded by Dr: Jawwad Ahmed\nShamsi;\nhas successfully completed the incubation\nat National Incubation Center\nKarachi on 4th August 2023.\nZero\nVisit by National Computing\nEducation\nAccreditation\nCouncil\n(NCEAC)\nOn September 7th, 2023, Dr. Syed Asif Ali, the convener of the National Computing\nEducation Accreditation Council (NCEAC), conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the\nBS\nData\nScience program\nat the FAST School of Computing, Karachi Campus.\nThe\nevaluation covered course content; curriculum structure, and on-site facilities:\nProf.\nDr.\nJawwad Ahmed Shamsi, Dean, FAST School of Computing, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atif\nTahir; Director; Karachi Campus, Prof. Dr: Zulfigar Ali Memon, Head of School, FAST\nSchool of Computing, Dr. Muhammad Rafi, Head of Department, Department of Artificial\nIntelligence &\nData Science, the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) participated in the\nassessment meeting: The assessment was carried out in accordance with NCEAC standards.\nInteractive Session by Youth Club\nOn 22nd September 2023, Youth Club organized an awareness session in collaboration with\nACM society at FAST NUCES Main Campus Karachi In the two hours long awareness\nsession renowned speakers Mr. Muhammad Ali and Mr: Wajih uddin delivered a talk on the\ntopic of\nThe Combat Kit\nHow to deal with the challenges of Life\" .\nA huge crowd of\nstudents responded to the well awaited event: The significant objective of these sessions are\nto create awareness among students about having the right balance between the world and\nthe religion:\nSolus Labs HackFest Southeast Asia 2023\nOn August 8h 2023, Solus Labs organized a HACKFEST on IDEAS TO PROTOTYPE at\nthe National Incubation Centre Karachi: Two Teams of FAST National University Karachi\nsecured 1st and 3rd positions in the Hackathon: lst Positioned Team won $2500 on the Idea\nof < Decentralized Al and 3rd Positioned Team won $IOOO on the Idea of *METAFASH\"\nWe congratulate the winning teams and their Supervisors Dr: Jawwad Shamsi and Dr:\nFarrukh Shahid.\nTeknofest 2023\nWe are thrilled to announce that on August 26th, 2023, team \"The Codists\" from FAST\nNUCES Karachi have emerged as the champions of the Speed Coding competition at\nTeknoFest Pakistan 2023. Huge congratulations to our students Hassan Gatta, Owais Ali\nKhan, and Abdul Ahad for their outstanding performance and dedication: Their hard work\nand brilliant coding skills have brought\nand honor to our university.\nFYP Winner\nStudents of\nFAST\nNational University\nKarachi\nworked\n0n\na\nFinal\nYear project\nof\n\"Salesforce Document Generation Application\" sponsored by Cloud Junction\nAdvisors.\nUpon successful completion and delivery of the project; Cloud Junction Advisors awarded\nPrize Money of PRs. 50,000 for the appreciation of FYP Group on 14th September 2023.\nPage 36 of 85\ncycle\npride" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 37, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Artificial Intelligence in Automotive Industry & Revolution of LLMs\nIn a\nground-breaking collaboration, FAST NUCES ACM Al and Karachi AI, two leading\ncommunities of Al practitioners, joined forces to spearhead advancements in the automotive\nindustry.\nThis synergistic effort culminated\nin\nthe\n18th\nKarachi\nAI Meetup, themed\n\"Artificial Intelligence\nin\nAutomotive Industry\n&\nRevolution of LLMs,'\nheld\nat\nthe\nprestigious National Aerospace & Science Technology Park (NASTP) on October 15,2023.\nMirza Umer Saleem, VP of Engineering at Trukkr, brought a wealth of expertise in\nRoute\nOptimization, Traffic & Governance\" to the table.\nArhum Ishtiaq from \"Connect Hear'\nintroduced attendees to the \"Revolution of LLMs\"\nThe event was graced by the presence\nof Mesum Raza Hemani; VP Analytics at NBP Funds, and founder of Karachi AI. His talk\non \"LLMs & Future of\nAutomated Data Analytics'\nprovided valuable insights into the\nevolving landscape of AI:\nIslam, Ethics, and Humanity\nOn 4th October 2023, a well-versed religious scholar Shaykh Mufti Tauqeer visited FAST\nNUCES Karachi and conducted an interactive session on the topic of Islam, Ethics and\nHumanity. Shaykh Mufti Tauqeer is\na\nComputer Engineer by Profession and founder of\nNoor Ul Ilm Academy based in London, Sydney, and Dubai.\nSession on Stress Management\nThis October; in honor of World Mental Health Awareness\nthe Faculty of Psychology\nat FAST NUCES Karachi hosted Dr.\nNausheen Shahzad for\na\nguest speaker session\non\n~Stress Management for Students\"\nin the Main\nAuditorium\non October 27, 2023.\nThe\nsession's theme, \"Unleash Your Potential Conquer Stress, Achieve Excellence\" aimed to\nprovide students with practical tools and strategies to effectively manage stress, enhance\nacademic performance, and promote overall well-being;\nThe session\nencouraged active\nstudent engagement and raised awareness about the importance of mental health: Overall, it\nwas\na\nsuccessful session that empowered students with valuable insights and skills to\nnavigate the challenges of academic life while prioritizing mental well-being:\nUpholding Identity\nMuslims in the Face of Crisis\nOn 24th October 2023, Mr. Wajih Uddin from Youth Club visited FAST NUCES Karachi\nand conducted a session on \"Upholding Identity Muslims in the Face of Crisis\" . Mr. Wajih\nUddin, former HOD of Islamic Studies &\nArabic at Education\nAcademy and\nan\nInstructor of Spiritual Hours at Al-Nibras Institute, brought a wealth of wisdom to this event\nAs a\nrespected voice in\nour community, Mr.\nWajih Uddin shared invaluable insights on\nnavigating challenges while staying true to our Islamic values, drawing inspiration from the\nunwavering strength displayed by countless Muslims throughout history in the face of\nadversity.\nIEEE Extreme Competition\nOn &th October 2023, FAST-NUCES once again demonstrated its programming prowess in\nthe IEEE\nXtreme competition Featuring 8 formidable teams from Karachi, the event\nshowcased exceptional skills as these teams secured noteworthy positions within the top ten\nnationally:\nGuided by\nmentor Sir Rafi; the Karachi teams\nexemplified dedication\nand\ntechnical acumen, reaffirming FAST-NUCES' standing as a centre for top-tier programming\ntalent Congratulations\nto\nall\nthe\nKarachi\nteams\nfor their outstanding performance,\ncontributing significantly to our institution's success in competitive programming:\nPage 37 of 85\nDay,\nBay" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 38, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "IEEE\nIEEE\nFAST NUCES\nStudent Branch Karachi joyously commemorated\nIEEE\non\nOctober 3, 2023, with an illustrious guest; Saqib Munawwar;\na Senior Member of IEEE\nKarachi Section. The event unfolded with an engaging introductory session, setting the stage\nfor\nfilled with enthusiasm and celebration.\nThe presence of Saqib Munawwar;\ndistinguished member of the IEEE Karachi Section, added to the significance of the event;\nproviding valuable insights and expertise.\nGit and Github Workshop\nThink n Create (TnC) society recently conducted a workshop on GIT and GITHUB o 3lst\nOctober 2023, aimed at empowering our students with essential skills for modern software\ndevelopment:\nTo make this workshop\na success,\nwe had the privilege of hosting Team\nCodeBite\nas\nour\nspecial guests, who shared their expertise and insights with\nour eager\nparticipants. The enthusiasm of our students was truly remarkable as\nactively engaged\nin the\nworkshop, soaking up knowledge and practical know-how.\nTowards the end of the\nworkshop, TnC took a moment to express gratitude to the esteemed guests, presenting them\nwith tokens of appreciation to acknowledge their valuable contribution: As\na\nfinal touch;\nthe students were challenged with a task to put their newfound\nknowledge to the test: Those\nwho successfully\nsubmitted\ntheir\ntasks\nwere\nawarded\ncertificates\nto recognize their\ndedication and achievement: TnC looks forward to more enriching experiences in the future.\nKick Start in Cyber Security;\nACM Cyber security, chapter commenced the tenure with an engaging and informative\nintroductory session held\non\n13th October 2023, featuring\na\ndistinguished guest, Zain\nYaseen. Zain\ns talk covered a wide spectrum of cyber security topics, shedding light on the\never-evolving landscape of digital security. The guest began by providing a solid foundation\non\nsecurity, highlighting its pivotal role in protecting our online presence: He delved\ndeep into the intricacies of cyber threats, touching on everything from malware to phishing;\nand shared real-world examples of infamous cyber-attacks that have significantly impacted\nthe field.\nThe Q&A session provided attendees with an opportunity to seek clarifications\nand\nexplore the discussed topics in greater depth. It was an enlightening experience, and we\nanticipate more such enriching sessions in the future from ACM cyber security.\nAgile Fundamentals and Scrum Framework\nActivity Based Hands-On\nTraining\nMs. Iqra Fahad recently attended a Ponder Alliance-organized faculty refresher session on\nagile fundamentals on 28th October 2023, which underscored the organization's mission to\nbridge the Education-Industry gap in Pakistan by fostering collaboration between industry\nprofessionals, seasoned faculty, and students The refresher session offered insights into\nagile principles and practices that are essential in today's dynamic job market: It\nwas an\nopportunity to engage with like-minded professionals and educators who share\npassion\nfor empowering the next generation of students.\n75th Convocation of the University\nThe 75th Convocation of the University was held on November 4, 2023, at the Karachi\nCampus. The ceremony began with\nwarm\nwelcome for all attendees, followed by\nan\naddress underscoring the importance of celebrating students\nacademic achievements. Dr.\nAtif Tahir; Director of the Karachi Campus, extended heartfelt gratitude to the students,\nparents, and faculty members for their unwavering dedication in fostering student success\nPage 38 of 85\nDay\nDay\nday\nthey\ncyber" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 39, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Our distinguished\nChief Guest and Guests of Honor shared personal stories, offered\nvaluable insights, and delivered words of encouragement; leaving the audience inspired to\npursue their ambitions with confidence. Dr. Atif Tahir, alongside the Academic Department\nand\na\ndedicated team of\nfaculty and staff, led the organization of this significant event:\nDegrees were conferred upon 483 Bachelor'$, 126 Master'$, and 3 PhD graduates across\nthree distinct sessions.\nDr. Ayub Alvi, Vice Chancellor of SIR SYED CASE Institute of\nTechnology, Mr: Saad Niazi, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of KEENU, and\nProf. Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi; Vice Chancellor of NED UET, served as Chief Guests for\nthe first, second, and third sessions, respectively. Additionally, Mr. Ahmed Fraz Malick,\nCEO of Wavetec; Mr. Humayun Bashir; Chairman and Director of NCCPLle-ocean; and\nMr. Mairaj Yousuf; General Manager-Strategy and Sales at SYSTEMS Limited, graced the\nconvocation\nas Guests of Honor in each respective session:\nDr. Aftab Maroof,\nRector f\nFAST-NUCES, welcomed the esteemed guests, members of the Board of Governors, and\nparents of the graduates, offering his congratulations and guidance for the graduates' future\npaths. Justice (Retd) M: Ather Saeed and Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, Members of the Board\nof Governors, also attended the first session, presenting medals to top-performing students.\nThe event was a\npowerful celebration of pride, providing well-deserved recognition for the\nexceptional accomplishments of our talented students throughout their academic journeys.\nMerit Scholarship Distribution\nOn 3rd November 2023, Rector FAST NUCES distributed 100% Merit scholarships and\ncertificates among the students\nwho secured\npositions in HSSC-II of intermediate\nboards.\nMuhammad\nAbdullah\nKhan (23K-0607), Ibad\nUr Rehman (23K-0517), Fatima\n(23K-0886),\nAisha\nAsif (23K-0915) and Ayesha\nRaza (23K-3015)\nwere\nthe position\nholders.\nNCEAC Visit\nOn\nNovember 20th, 2023, the\nNational Computing Education\nAccreditation Council\n(NCEAC) team, comprising Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Habib, Prof. Dr: Salman Afsar Awan, and\nProf. Dr. Khurram Shahzad, conducted\na\ncomprehensive evaluation of the BS Software\nEngineering and\nBS Computer Science programs\nat the FAST\nSchool\nof Computing;\nKarachi Campus.\nThe evaluation encompassed a thorough examination of course content,\ncurriculum structure, and on-site facilities. Prof. Dr: Jawwad Ahmed Shamsi; Dean; FAST\nSchool of Computing, Prof. Dr: Muhammad Atif Tahir, Director, Karachi Campus, Prof\nDr: Zulfiqar\nAli Memon, Head of School, FAST School of Computing, Dr:\nFarooque\nHassan Kumbhar; Head of the Department of Computer Science, Dr. Abdul Aziz, Head of\nthe\nDepartment\nof\nSoftware\nEngineering; and\nrepresentatives\nfrom\nthe\nQuality\nEnhancement Cell (QEC) and all administrative departments participated in the assessment\nmeeting: The assessment was carried out in accordance with NCEAC standards.\nSession by Anwar Magsood\nOn 29th November 2023, Mr:\nAnwar Maqsood,\na renowned Pakistani Scriptwriter and\ntelevision presenter visited FAST NUCES Karachi and conducted an interactive session on\nthe topic \"Iqbal k\nShaheen\nAnwar Maqsood' $,\na\ngenius of intellect and wit, crafted\nconversations that were both thought-provoking and entertaining:\nPage 39 of 85\ntop" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 40, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "AI-NEXUS\nFAST\nNUCES\nACM-AI proudly organized\nits flagship\nevent;\nAI-Nexus\nunder\nthe\nsupervision of faculty head\nDr. Muhammad Waqas' and co-head\nSania Urooj\nIt was a\nthree-day extravaganza\nfrom\n28th\nNovember to\n30th November;\n2023 featuring guest\nspeaker sessions, workshops,\nand competitions.\nThe theme;\n\"A\nJourney through\nAI\nLandscapes;'\nguided\nparticipants\non\na\ncomprehensive\nexploration\nof\nthe\nlatest\nadvancements in artificial intelligence:\nThe workshops delved deep into the realms of\nmachine learning;\nneural networks,\nand cutting-edge applications \nCrafted\nto\nensure\nimmersive learning\nexperiences,\nthese workshops provided\nattendees\nwith\nhands-on\nopportunities to engage with the latest AI technologies. Our Competitions Head designed\nthrilling challenges for each batch, challenging students' problem-solving abilities, coding\nskills, and innovative thinking: The stakes were high, with winners and runners-up securing\na\nshare of the Rs. 100,000\npool.\nSession by AshreiTech\nAshreiTech, visited FAST NUCES Karachi to conduct an interactive session on how to\nstart\ncareer in\nMicrosoft, cyber security and artificial intelligence\"\nThe session\nwas\nconducted on 23rd November 2023 at Main Auditorium:\nAfter the session, the team of\nAshreitech met with the senior management and showed interest in signing an MoU with\nFAST NUCES Karachi to\ndevelop stronger ties with the students of FAST:\nOpen House of Database Systems Course Project\nOn 7th December 2023, Think and Create Society organized an Open House event for the\nDatabase Systems course projects. This event witnessed an overwhelming participation of\naround 660 students who showcased their projects with utmost enthusiasm and dedication.\nThe event was a true celebration of innovation and creativity, as students came together to\ndemonstrate their prowess in database systems The vibrant atmosphere was filled with the\nspirit of learning, reflecting the dedication of our students. The highlight of the evening was\nthe Certificate Distribution Ceremony,\na\nmomentous occasion graced by distinguished\nguests Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Memon, Dr: Farooque Hassan, and Dr:\nAbdul Aziz.\nTheir\npresence added an extra layer of honor and prestige to the event, inspiring our students to\nstrive for excellence in their academic endeavors. Among the impressive array of projects\npresented, the jury had the challenging task of selecting the best projects for recognition:\nThese outstanding projects stood\nout for their innovation, technical proficiency,\nand\npractical applicability.\nThe\nCertificate\nof\nAppreciation\nwas\nawarded\nto\nthe\ntalented\nindividuals\nbehind\nthese exceptional projects acknowledging\ntheir\nhard\nwork\nand\ndedication:\nMath Olympiad & Integration Bee\nOn lst December 2023, Think and Create Society organized Math Olympiad filled with\nvibrant mathematical enthusiasm and brilliant minds colliding to solve intricate problems\nand celebrate the beauty of numbers. Participants immersed themselves in\nwhirlwind of\nnumerical\nchallenges, fostering an environment of curiosity, creativity, and perseverance:\nThe event was a testament to the spirit of mathematical inquiry and the camaraderie within\nour mathematical community.\nTnC Looks forward to continue to delve deeper into the\nfascinating world of mathematics and creativity.\nPage 40 of 85\nprize" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 41, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Session by VeriPark\nOn the morning of December 7th, 2023, started\na\nmuch-awaited event; conducted by\nVeriPark\na\nglobal technology leader: The visiting team comprised a total of four people,\nnamely Mr: Zubair Ahmed\nManaging Director; Ms. Saba Qureshi\nCountry Partner; Mr:\nFawad\nDurrani\nSales Manager;\nand\nMr.\nAli\nHyder\nAssistant Manager\nTalent\nAcquisition. The Main Auditorium provided the setting for a thought-provoking talk by Mr:\nZubair Ahmed, the successful Managing Director of VeriPark and\na\n1991 FAST graduate:\nThe morning commenced with a formal yet engaging session on \"My Journey (the speaker s\njourney) from a FAST Graduate to Managing Director at VeriPark and the Role of VeriPark\nin Developing AI Products for Leading Banks using the Microsoft Platform'\nFollowing the\nsession; an exclusive gathering with the Director; Dean, and HODs offered a formal setting\nfor insightful conversations and collaboration. The team was then invited to a campus tOur;\nproviding valuable insights into the academic environment shaping future leaders\nPakistan Cyber Security Challenge 2023\nOn Zth December 2023,two teams from FAST-NUCES Karachi participated in the Pakistan\nCyber Security Challenge (PCC) 2023\nwhich\nwas held\nat\nAIR University Islamabad.\nAmong various competitions, one team participated in CTF and the other team participated\nin the Ideas\nBoth our teams secured the Znd Runner-Up position:\nSMEC 24\nWe congratulate our student for securing the Runner-Up position at SMEC 24 which\nwas\nheld at Sir Syed University o 22nd January 2024. Muhammad Shahmir (21K-3563) and\nKhizer Nadeem (21K-4768) participated in the Capture the Flag competition, showing their\nbrilliant skills and securing Znd place among various teams of Karachi:\nInternational Performance Evaluation (IPE)\nFrom February 20th to\n2024, The Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) of the\nFAST-NUCES\nKarachi Campus\nwas\narranged by Ms. Urooj Laghari, Deputy Manager\nQEC,\nFAST-NUCES,\nKarachi.\nThe\nIPE\nreview panel comprised three distinguished\nmembers. Internally, the panel included Dr:\nMuhammad Shahzad,\nAssociate Professor;\nFAST School of Computing, FAST-NUCES, Karachi. Dr: Aqsa Aslam, Assistant Professor;\nFAST School of Computing, FAST-NUCES,\nKarachi and Dr: Muhammad Hassan Saeed,\nAssistant Professor; Sciences\n&\nHumanities Department; FAST-NUCES, Karachi.\nDr.\nMuhammad Rehan, Director QEC,\nSir Syed University of Engineering and Technology,\nKarachi served as the external member: The primary objective of this review was to evaluate\nFAST-NUCES Karachi against the quality standards outlined by the Higher Education\nCommission (HEC), with the aim of fostering continuous improvement: The IPE panel\nmembers met the Campus Director\nProf. Dr. Muhammad Atif Tahir;, Prof. Dr.\nJawwad\nAhmed Shamsi\nDean; Prof: Dr: Zulfiqar Ali Memon\nHOS of FAST School of Computing,\nand the heads of the various academic and administrative departments, as well as faculty\nmembers. Prof. Dr. Arshad Islam\nDirector QEC, participated remotely via Google Meet\nThe Current structures and policies, along with the areas of improvement, were discussed.\nThe activity was concluded with an exit meeting with the Campus Director:\nA\ntoken of\nappreciation\nwas\npresented by Prof: Dr:\nMuhammad Atif Tahir, Campus Director; FAST\nKarachi who appreciated the evaluator for his time and commitment for the assessment as\nan external Evaluator:\nPage 41 of 85\nCup.\n22nd" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 42, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Seminar 0n Customer Relationship Management\nFAST School of management in collaboration with CPT orchestrated an insightful speaker\nsession\non\nFebruary 14,\n2024 from\n1000\nA.M\nto\n1100\nAM: focusing 0 Customer\nRelationship Management (CRM)\nThe\nevent\nwelcomed\nMr:\nMuhammad\nAfzal Khan,\nExecutive Director of Skilmak,\nas the esteemed\nspeaker: With an enthusiastic turnout of\n100+ students, the session delved\ninto\nthe significance of CRM\nin\nmodern business\npractices. Beyond its relevance in sales and marketing, CRM plays a pivotal role in fostering\nlong-term relationships with customers, enhancing brand loyalty and driving sustainable\ngrowth:\nMr.\nKhan\nS\nexpertise illuminated how CRM strategies are integral not oly to\nbusinesses but also to students embarking on diverse career\nBy understanding the\nfundamentals of CRM, students gained invaluable insights into effective communication,\ncustomer-centric approaches,\nand\nthe\nart\nof building lasting\nconnections-a skill\nset\nindispensable in navigating the complexities of today' $ professional landscape.\nAgritech Vision\nA\nmoment\nof\nto\nannounce\nthat\nthe\nproject;\nAgroTechVision\nmade\nnotable\nachievements at the National Level in the prestigious National Idea Bank III (NIB III) held\non 15th February 2024.\nThe project team consisted of Dr: Muhammad Farrukh Shahid as\nthe supervisor;, and students from\nAI department\nAnmol Zehrah, Hamza Sameer Khan,\nMuhammad Anas Ahmed and Syed Shehroz Hussain. It's been an incredible journey filled\nwith hard work, dedication, and innovative thinking: The project idea got shortlisted in\n180, out of 2400 ideas that were submitted Then, project was further selected at provincial\npitch round, and it made it to Top 5 Winners from Sindh and qualified for National level as\na\nfinalist.\nAfter national pitch round, the team was invited to President House, Islamabad\nfor the Grand Finale Ceremony where we the project got awarded as National Runners Up\nin the presence of President of Pakistan, Dr: Arif Alvi. The team also presented this project\nwork\nto the\nPresident: Overall, it\nwas\nphenomenal experience, full\nof learning and\nopportunity in terms of networking and recognition at a national scope:\nProcom 2024\nFAST NUCES Karachi recently hosted a successful two-days event; PROCOM 24, on 7th\nand &th of March. It brought together students from different institutes, researchers, and\nindustry professionals to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the fields of business\nand technology:\nThe theme of this year's event\nwas\n\"Legacy meets Innovation;'\nand it\nfeatured\na\nwide range of activities, including Competitions, panel discussions, workshops,\njob fair and networking opportunities The event was well-attended, and we were thrilled to\nsee\nmore than 3000 registrations in the competitions and 35 sponsors from the different\nindustries. Minister of foreign Affairs Republic of Indonesia Mr: Arie Poluzzi was the chief\nguest at the\nevent who shared\nhis insights\non the latest advancements in information\ntechnology andhe appreciated the initiative of FAST NUCES. There were panel discussions\ncovering a variety of topics, such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics.\nThe workshops provided hands-on training and practical knowledge on topics such as web\ndevelopment, mobile app development, and cloud computing: One of the highlights of the\nevent\nwas the job fair; where leading companies conducted job interviews\nThe job fair\nprovided an excellent opportunity for students to interact with industry professionals and\nlearn about the latest trends and innovations in the field.\nPage 42 of 85\npaths.\npride\ntop" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 43, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Self-Assessment Review of Cyber Security Programs\nOn Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, the Self-Assessment Review (SAR) of the BS-CY and\nMS-CNS programs was conducted in collaboration with the Cyber Security department Dr:\nMuhammad\nAsad\nArfeen;,\nAssociate\nProfessor of Computer\n&\nInformation\nSystems\nEngineering at NED University, Karachi, served as the external evaluator, while Dr: Farrukh\nSalim Shaikh, Assistant Professor at FAST School of Computing, FAST-NUCES Karachi\nCampus, participated\nas\nan internal evaluator\nThe evaluators thoroughly analyzed and\nassessed the programs' progress according to the defined standards set by HEC. Prof. Dr.\nMuhammad Atif Tahir, Campus Director of FAST-NUCES Karachi, also contributed his\ninsights to the team:\nInter Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC 2024)\nThe 2024 ICPC\nAsia Topi Regional On-site Contest\nwas held at FAST-NUCES Main\nCampus on\nand 25th February. FAST NUCES Karachi campus won Gold, Silver and\nBronze\nmedal in International Collegiate Programming Contest ICPC\nAsia\nWest Topi\nRegion:\nFAST\nNUCES\nKarachi\ncampus\nwon\nGold,\nSilver\nand\nbronze\nmedal\nin\nInternational Collegiate Programming Contest ICPC Asia West Topi Region:\nDeveloper' s\nOn\n25th\nApril 2024, Developer s\nwas\nsuccessfully organized by\nACM\nat FAST\nNUCES Karachi. The event comprised of thrilling competitions, insightful sessions, and\nnetworking opportunities.\nDevday\n2024\nat\nFAST-NUCES\nKarachi Campus\nwas\na\nresounding success, featuring over 15 companies at the job fair, and participants from all\nover the nation: The main sponsor of DevDay was E-Ocean and we were honored to have\nMr. Cemal Sangu, Consul General\nas\nour esteemed chief guest at the closing\nceremony.\nEmlaak Financial Session\nFAST School of Management, in collaboration with CPT, hosted\na\nspeaker session\non\nMarch 14, 2024, from 0900 to\n1000\nled by Ms.\nNusrat Ghafar; Senior Product\nManager of Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) having 17 years of\nexperience in Software Industry:\nThe event focused\non\nEmlaak Financial, highlighting\ninvestment opportunities and digitalization in financial services. The session\nwas\nwell-\nreceived by students, who gained valuable knowledge about mutual fund mechanisms and\nthe efficient services offered by CDC in Emlaak Financial:\nBRANIAC 2024\nIEEE FAST-NU Karachi Chapter in collaboration with FDSS (Fast Data Science Society),\nand ACM AI has organized an exciting event titled Brainiac on Thursday 18 April, 2024,\nfeaturing engaging workshops, and thrilling competitions on Machine Learning and Speed\nProgramming: Director Zulfiqar Ali Memon encouraged students to participate and later\ndistributed shields among winners.\nSelf-Assessment Review of BS Business Analytics Program\nOn Friday, March 22nd, 2024,the Self-Assessment Review (SAR) of the BS- BA program\nwas conducted in collaboration with the Management Science department: Dr: Atif Aziz,\nProfessor; Management Science at IQRA University, Karachi, participated as the external\nevaluator; while Dr. Muhammad Nouman Durrani, Associate Professor at FAST School of\nComputing;\nFAST-NUCES\nKarachi Campus,\nserved\nas\nan\ninternal\nevaluator:\nThe\nPage 43 of 85\n24th\nDay\nDay\nTurkiye,\nAM,," }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 44, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "evaluators conducted\na\ncomprehensive analysis and assessment of the program's progress\nbased on the defined standards established by the Higher Education Commission (HEC):\nSpace Hackathon\nOn 3rd April 2024, Students from FAST NUCES Karachi stood first in the Space Hackathon\norganized by KASBIT: The Space Hackathon brought together brilliant minds from various\nuniversities, including renowned institutions like NED, FAST, and Karachi University, for\nan innovative exploration into space technology.\nAward Distribution Ceremony\nL\nFall 2023\nThe Student Prize Distribution Ceremony for the Fall 2023 semester was held on\n10,\n2024, at the Karachi Campus of FAST\nNational University of Computer and Emerging\nSciences. Organized by the Academic Department and the Campus Director; the ceremony\nhonored the outstanding achievements of high-performing students. Campus Director\nDr:\nZulfiqar Ali Memon,\nwith the campus management, welcomed esteemed Guests of\nHonor; including Mr: Tim Connelly, Co-Founder of Logicel Pvt. Ltd;; Ms. Joanna Connelly,\nChief Administrative Officer of Logicel Pvt: Ltd.; Mr: Syed Adeel Kazmi, CTO of Logicel\nPvt: Ltd;; and Mr. Syed Amir Jafri, CEO of E-Ocean Pvt: Ltd. The event was attended by\nparents of awardees, faculty, staff; and students\nThe ceremony began with an address on\nthe significance of recognizing student accomplishments. Campus Director\nDr: Zulfiqar\nAli Memon expressed gratitude to students, parents, and faculty, acknowledging their\ncollective efforts in student success.\nThe Guests of Honor shared insights and motivating\nwords, inspiring\nattendees\nto\nchase\ntheir\ndreams confidently.\nThe\nevent\ncelebrated\nexcellence across Bachelor programs, with a total of 86 students receiving awards 27 in BS\n(Computer Science), 14 in BS (Software Engineering), 12 in BS (Artificial Intelligence), 12\nin BS (Cyber Security), 6 in BS (Business Analytics), 11 in BS (Electrical Engineering),\nand 3 in BS (Financial Technologies)\nperformers in each program received cash prizes\nof 50,000\nPKR,\n35,000 PKR,\nand\n20,000\nPKR\nfor first, second;\nand\nthird places,\nrespectively,\nwith certificates and medals. The ceremony concluded with a sense of\nand accomplishment as students\nwere\nrecognized for their hard work\nThe joyful\natmosphere reflected the collective achievement and shared happiness of students, faculty,\nand family members.\nMS/PhD Review Visit\nThe MS/PhD Review Visit; conducted at FAST-NUCES Karachi Campus, assessed the\nMS/PhD programs on April 25th and 26th, 2024. The Review Panel comprised external\nmember Prof. Dr: Aftab A. Shaikh, Dean of the Department of Information Technology at\nSMIU University, along with internal members DI. Nausheen Shoaib, Assistant Professor\nin the Department of Computer Science, Dr: Syed Moazzam Ali Shah, Assistant Professor\nin the Department of Software Engineering, and Dr. Junaid Rabbani, Assistant Professor in\nthe Department of Electrical Engineering:\nThe objective of this visit was to evaluate the\nuniversity's adherence to HEC minimum criteria for initiating and maintaining MS and PhD\nprograms\nwhile ensuring\nthe quality of education: Utilizing HEC-approved formats,\nprogram details were presented comprehensively. The review encompassed all MS and PhD\nprograms of the campus, with each department providing insights into program specifics,\nfaculty composition (both permanent and visiting), and students`\ndetails.\nAdditionally,\nvarious pertinent aspects were deliberated upon and adequately addressed by the respective\nHead of the Departments A token of appreciation was presented by Prof. Dr: Zulfiqar Ali\nMemon, Campus Director; FAST-NUCES Karachi, who appreciated the evaluator for their\ndedication and valuable contribution as an external assessor\nduring the assessment process.\nPage 44 of 85\nMay\nalong\nTop\nalong\npride" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 45, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Session on Islamic\nFinancing\nOn May Znd, FAST School of Management; in collaboration with CPT, hosted a captivating\nspeaker session\non Islamic\nFinancing featuring Muhammad Abdullah, Resident Shariah\nBoard Member of Faysal Bank Limited. During the session, students had the opportunity to\ndelve into the intricacies of Islamic banking and finance. Mr. Abdullah shed light on various\naspects, including how\nIslamic banks\nearn, their investment strategies, major products\noffered, and their commitment to Shariah compliance:\nThe event provided invaluable\ninsights into ethical and sustainable financial practices, enriching the understanding of\nstudents\nand fostering\na\ndeeper appreciation for Islamic finance within\nthe\nacademic\ncommunity.\nSeminar Green Financing\nFAST School, in partnership with CPT, recently hosted an illuminating event featuring Mr:\nAhsan Raza, CEO of Mint Reward; on May 6th. Attendees gathered to delve into the world\nof green finance and technology-driven innovations, particularly focusing on their relevance\nin Pakistan. Mr. Raza\nbegan by unpacking the concept of green finance, highlighting its\nsignificance in fostering environmental sustainability through investments in eco-friendly\ninitiatives He then turned the spotlight on the challenges of embedded finance in Pakistan,\nshedding light\non the obstacles and opportunities in integrating financial services into\neveryday activities. The event concluded on a hopeful note, with participants inspired to\nharness the power of finance and technology for positive change in Pakistan's journey\ntowards sustainability and financial inclusion \nPakistan Stock Exchange\nStudy Tour\nOn April 24, 2024, FAST School of Management took Business Analyst and FinTech\nprogram students\non\nan\nenriching educational journey to the Pakistan Stock Exchange\n(PSX): The visit provided an immersive experience into the fundamentals of trading and the\nintricacies of the equity market: During the visit, students delved into the basics of trading,\ngaining firsthand insights into the dynamics of market operations They also had the\nopportunity\nto explore the process of opening trading accounts,\nan\nessential step for\nengaging in the world of finance:\nThe\nvisit to\nPSX served\nas\na valuable educational\nexcursion, offering students practical knowledge and exposure\nto real-world financial\nscenarios. It not only enhanced their understanding of the functioning of equity markets but\nalso provided a platform for networking and interaction with industry professionals.\nNews Education Expo 2024\nOn &th June 2024, Academics teams of FAST-NUCES Karachi Campus participated in the\nNews Education Expo 2024, showcasing the innovative spirit and academic excellence that\ndefine our institution. Our team had the incredible opportunity to connect with prospective\nstudents, parents, and education enthusiasts, sharing insights into\nour diverse range of\nprograms and cutting-edge research facilities.\nRe-Accreditation Visit for BS EE\nThe PEC team conducted a visit t0 NUCES-FAST on\n13-14, 2024, the team included\nProf. Dr: M: Junaid Mughal from CUI, Attock,\nDr: Adil Masood Siddiqui from\nNUST-MCS, Rawalpindi,\nProf: Dr. Muhammad Asghar Saqib from UET, Lahore,\nDr.\nAmir Mahmood Soomro from MUET, Jamshoro,\nDr. Syed Mushahid\nHussain Hashmi from NED-UET, Karachi, and Engr: Ana Zulfiqar from PEC Headquarter;\nPage 45 of 85\nMay\nEngr:\nEngr.\nEngr.\nEngr.\nEngr." }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 46, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Islamabad. They conducted\nan in-depth analysis and evaluation of the\nB.S. Electrical\nEngineering program: During their visit,\nmet with the senior management; faculty, and\nstaff; and took\na\ndetailed\ntour of the labs and\nother facilities\nOn\ncampus.\nThe PEC\nrepresentatives visited the Electrical Engineering department and were impressed with its\ninfrastructure.\nprovided\nvaluable\nsuggestions\nfor\nfurther\nimprovements\nand\nenhancements.\nThe department\nhas\nbeen successfully re-accredited\nat\nlevel\nII\nunder\nWashington Accord:\nSelf-Assessment Review of the MS (DS) Program\nOn Wednesday, June 26rh, 2024,the Self-Assessment Review (SAR) ofthe MS-DS program\nwas conducted in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence & Data Science department:\nDr. Mansoor Khuhro, Associate Professor and HOD at SMIU, participated as the external\nevaluator;\nwhile\nDr.\nNausheen\nShoaib,\nAssistant\nProfessor\nat\nthe FAST\nSchool\nof\nComputing, FAST-NUCES, served as the internal evaluator: Additionally, Dr. Muhammad\nFarrukh Shahid and Dr: Farrukh Hasan Syed; both Assistant Professors at FAST-NUCES,\ncontributed as program team members Prof. Dr: Zulfiqar Ali Memon, Campus Director of\nFAST-NUCES, provided valuable insights\nto the\nteam:\nFollowing the evaluation, the\nevaluators presented\na\nsummary of their observations and offered recommendations for\nimprovement in accordance with HEC standards.\nOnline Summer Camp Web and App Development Sessions\nAsst . Prof.\nAbdul Rahman took initiative to arrange a free Summer Boot Camp 2024\nfor all students especially for final year students.\nThese events\nwere open to all students,\nfaculty and staff of FAST-NUCES Karachi: There have been three sessions of Flutter and\none session of web\napplication development in the month of June:\nPage 46 of 85\nthey\nThey\nEngr:" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 47, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "LAHORE CAMPUS\n77th convocation of the University\nThe 77h convocation of the University was held on November 24,2023, at Lahore Campus.\nTheevent was graced by Dr:\nAftab Ahmed Maroof; the Rector of FAST NUCES as Chief\nGuest: The convocation was attended by our esteemed Campus Director; faculty members,\ngraduating students, and their parents. During his address, Dr: Maroof encouraged students\nto incorporate innovation into their lives and to embrace new ideas to become leaders in\ntheir respective fields He also emphasized the crucial role that parents and teachers play in\nthe graduation journey of students. Additionally, we were honored to have Mr: Usman Asif,\nthe CEO of Devsinc;, attending the session as\nGuest of Honor: In total, 39 medals were\nawarded to\noutstanding performers, anddegrees were conferred to 589 graduates\nMedalMMerit Certificates Distribution\nThe Medal distribution ceremony of Lahore Campus was held on October 17,2023.\nThe event was\ngraced by Dr: Aftab Ahmed Maroof; Rector of FAST NU, as the Chief Guest;\nwhose esteemed presence truly honored the occasion: Additionally, we\nwere\nprivileged to\nhave Mr: Ahmed Muzmmal, an alumnus from Batch 2002 and CEO of mezino.com, join us\nas the Guest of Honor: During his address, Dr: Aftab congratulated all high achievers for\ntheir outstanding accomplishments He provided inspiring words 0n maintaining academic\nexcellence,respecting faculty and parents, and encouraging students to embrace innovation\nand kindness in their lives.\nIn ttal,\n220\nmedals\nwere\nawarded\nto deserving students,\nreflecting their hard work anddedication:\nAnnual Job Fair;, 2024\nThe Career Services Office (CSO) in collaboration with Career Counseling Society (CCS)\norganized the Annual Job Fair 2024 on March 06,2024. This year's job fair was aresounding\nsuccess, bringing together over 150 companies eager to connect with the next generation of\ntalent: Hundreds of graduating students flocked to the event, exploring\nmyriad ofcareer\nprospects that could shape their futures. The graduating class had a fantastic opportunity to\nconnect with\nvarious industry partners\nEvents like this\nare\nincredibly beneficial,\nas\nrepresentatives from different companies collected resumes and conducted on-the-spot\ninterviews It was a great way for students to showcase their skills and potentially secure job\noffers right away. In addition to the graduating class, our enthusiastic third- year students\ntook full advantage of the opportunity, engaging\nwith various companies to discover\npotential internships that align with their career aspirations. The atmosphere was buzzing\nwith excitementand ambition as students networked, learned about different industries, and\nmade valuable connections.\nto the vibrancy of the event; the Final Year Project\n(FYP) exhibition showcased innovative projects from our talented students, allowing them\nto demonstrate their skills and creativity to potential employers. Overall, the job fair was\nnot just an event; it was a celebration of ambition, innovation, and the bright futures that lie\nahead for our students.\nOn-campus Recruitment Drives\n10 local companies and MNCs conducted their recruitment drives, catering to\na\ndiverse\ngroup ofstudents from multiple disciplines They started off with engaging presentations\nthat showcased the company' $ mission, values, and the exciting projects they are currently\nworking on.\nSome ofthem conducted the interviews\nwith the test. MNCs included\nHaier, Dubizzle Labs along with big names in local companies i.e. Fatima Group, Systems\nLimited etc.\nPage 47 of 85\nAdding\nalong" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 48, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Summer Internships\nEvery year; Call for Summer Internship email is routed to 3rd year students across all\ndisciplines,through which students register themselves:\nLast year 238 applications were\nreceived who have been successfully placed in different organization, keeping in view their\nareas interest and skill set: Moreover, around 100 Internship/Management Trainee/Graduate\nTrainee programs of local giantcompanies and MNCs have been disseminated to the target\naudiences. There are a few to name them i.e. Philip Morris, Careem, US Embassy, Google,\nPepsiCo, Jazz, MCB, PSDF, Bank Al Falah; PSO, DHA etc:\nMemorandum of Understanding (MoU)\nFAST-NUCES Lahore has partnered with 5 local companies in different areas of mutual\ninterest i.e. collaboration on research projects, social work and scholarships. Following are\nthecompanies.\nProgrammers Force\nKashf Foundation\nDS Group of Companies\nHaji Abdul Aziz Foundation\nBootcamps\nA Bootcamp was conducted for FAST School of Computing by Devsinc, where students\nwerenot oly able to get hands on experience on\ntechnologies like MERN and MEAN and\nWeb Development but also got on spot job offers through this bootcamp:\nMock Interview Session\nCareer Services Office; FAST-NUCES conducted\nmock interview session on March 04,\n2024,for its students to prepare them for the job fair and other recruiting events. It was\na\ngreat way tohelp students prepare and boost their confidence. During the session, students\nhad the opportunity to practice their interview skills and receive valuable feedback\nThe\nsession gave them a better\nunderstanding of what to expect during real interviews and helped\nthem stand outto potential employers.\nOur distinguished panelists included IndustryMHR\nSpecialist Ms.\nArooj Pirzadeh, Head HR and communications at Nishat Chunian Group,\nMr.\nZeeshan Sarwar; Head HR Operations and Mr\nAmmar Ijaz, Solutions\nArchitect at\nRepairDesk who provided valuable insights and guidance throughout the session:\nTheir\nexpertise was instrumental in helping students navigate the interview process effectively.\nCoffee Hour\nTwo networking sessions with alumni from FAST School of Computing and FAANA\nwere\norganized in September and December to network and reconnect them with their alma\nmater These sessions focused\non\nmany areas; however;, the focus has been\non\nstrong\nconnections withthe alma mater and productive engagement of alumni in different areas i.e:\nguest speaker sessions, curriculum development according to new market trends etc\nInternational Student Enrollment\nAs part of the international research collaboration in the MS Applied Linguistics program;\neleven students\nfrom Azerbaijan University of Languages successfully completed\nthe\nComputational Linguistics course for the Spring Semester 2024. This achievement marks a\nPage 48 of 85\nEbryx" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 49, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "significant milestoneas the first enrollment of international students in a graduate program\nat FAST:\nApplied Linguistics Seminar Series\nThe ongoing seminar series is central to nurturing a vibrant ad well-informed research\ncommunity in Applied Linguistics, benefiting researchers and students alike. Offering\nopportunities\nto\nstay\ncurrent\nwith\ninnovative\ntrends, methodologies\nand\nexploring\ninnovative approaches The series facilitates critical dialogue, and discussion of pressing\nissues, challenges,and debates in a collaborative environment:\nAttendees are inspired by\ninsights into pioneering research and success stories, while the interdisciplinary focus\nunderscores the connections between applied linguistics and related fields.\nFaculty Professional Development Training\nIn preparation for the Fall Semester 2024 and as a key element of the ongoing professional\ndevelopment program for both permanent and visiting faculty at the Lahore campus,\na\ncomprehensive three-day pre-semester training session was held. The training sessions led\nby senior English faculty, focused on effective strategies for integrating ICT into English\nlanguage lab lesson plans. The program concluded with interactive microteaching sessions\nand participantpresentations, fostering hands-on practice and skill refinement\nCPD workshop 'Designing Complex Engineering Problem \nThe workshop was managed by Mr: Hamza Yousuf; PEB coordinator and was conducted\nby Dr:Abdul Rehman Kashif, Professor, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, UET, Lahore in\nthe ExecutiveCentre on 17th MAY 2024.\nThe workshop focused on covering the basics of\nCEP,\nOEL\nand\nPBL taking the participants through the process of creating problems\naccording to the PEC requirements from start to finish, including Assessment Mechanisms\nand rubrics.\nCPD workshop 'Conduct of Effective Assessments under OBE Paradigm?\nThe Department of Electrical Engineering, FAST NUCES Lahore Campus organized a CPD\nworkshop titled: \"Conduct of Effective Assessments under OBE Paradigm'\nin the 'Old\nAuditorium' on\nFriday; 02-Feb-2024.\nThe workshop was managed by Dr. Omer Saleem;\nPEB coordinator and was conducted by Ms. Beenish Fatima (Assistant Professor; Dept. of\nElectrical Engineering, FAST-NU Lahore), Ms. Sara Kiran (Lecturer; Dept of Electrical\nEngineering;\nFAST-NU Lahore) and\nMr.\nHamza\nYousuf (Lecturer; Dept\nof Electrical\nEngineering, FAST-NULahore) The workshop focused on the Understanding of Program\nEducation Objectives (PEOs), Program Learning Objectives (PLOs),\nCourse Learning\nObjectives (CLOs) and the Learning Domains. The participants of this workshop were also\nbriefed about the Continual Quality Improvement (CQI) of PEOs, PLOs and CLOs. Finally,\nthe assessment methodologies were discussed for the conduct of both theory and the lab\ncourses.\nBootcamp on \"Learning Linux Terminal' \nThe EE department arranged a boot camp on\nLearning Linux Terminal=\nfor the faculty and\nstudents in the fall 2023 semester; which was managed by Mr: Umer Altaf (Lecture-EE)\nthroughout the semester: This training was useful for both the faculty and students\nThe\ntrainingconsisted of four modules, covering interaction with Linux and Git; RISC-V ISA,\nRISC-V architecture, concepts of cache and pages, and digital systems\nPage 49 of 85\ndesign:" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 50, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Conferences\nDr: Hamid Hassan visited the SGH Warsaw School of Economics in Poland in July 2023 to\nattend international conference of Academy of International Business (AIB): This visit was\nsponsored by HEC and FAST-NUCES. During his visit, Dr. Hassan present paper titled\nTheInfluence of Managerial Coaching Behaviors o Employees\nPsychological Safety,\nLearningGoal Orientation and Knowledge Sharing\"\nTraining\ntraining program titled 'Business Analytics with Python: Boot Camp for Beginners\nwas\nconducted by the FSM Executive Development Center at FAST School of Management in\nAugust 2023. This program focused on Python Fundamentals, Pandas DataFrame, Numpy\nFundamentals and\nData\nVisualization & Analysis and\nwas\ndesigned for Business\nAnalyticsfaculty members The training was organized by Dr. Akbar Azam; and conducted\nby Dr. Zeeshan Ali, a Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics at Oxford Brookes University,\nUK Dr:\nAliis a Fulbright Scholar; a post-doctoral fellow from George Mason University,\nUSA, ad\nan HECScholar who completed his PhD at the Asian Institute of Technology\n(AIT); Thailand.\nExecutive Development Center at FAST School of Management; Lahore arranged a training\nworkshop titled\nAnalytics with R '; for FSM faculty members in January 2024 to enhance\ntheir analytical skills.\nThe training\nwas\norganized by Dr:\nMian\nMuhammad\nAtif and\nconducted by Dr.Ahmed Arif;\nwho currently heads the Bloomberg Lab at University of\nWest of England; Bristol United Kingdom:\nA\ntraining workshop titled Large Language Models and Your Personal Data: Implications\nfor Research and Business\nwas\norganized by Dr:\nAkbar Azam for FSM faculty members\nand conducted by Dr:\nZeeshan\nAli;\na\nSenior Lecturer in Business Analytics\nat Oxford\nBrookes University, UK\nThis workshop, held\nat FSM, Lahore campus in July 2023,\nexplored the potential applications of\nlanguage models like ChatGPT, discussed their\nimpact 0n personal, business, and research data, and addressed ethical considerations.\nThe\nworkshop aimedto provide\na\ncomprehensive understanding of these models\nand their\npractical applications.\nOn October 19,\n2023,\nDr. Hamid Hassan (Head, FAST School of\nManagement, Lahore) attended\none-day Mentoring & Training for the faculty of GC\nUniversity Department of Commerce and Finance (GCU- \u20ac & F) Lahore\nThe session was\norganized to evaluate GCU-C &F program accreditation under National Business Education\nAccreditation Council (NBEAC):\nOn March 8, 2024, Dr:\nHamid Hassan (Head,\nFAST School of Management; Lahore)\nattended aone-day mentoring and training session for the Department of Management\nSciences, COMSATS University Lahore Campus. The session was organized to evaluate\nDepartment of Management Sciences programs accreditation under the National Business\nEducation Accreditation Council (NBEAC):\nOn June 3,2024,Dr: Hamid Hassan (Head, FAST School of Management; Lahore) attended\na\none-day mentoring and training session for faculty of Southern Business School (SBS),\nInstituteof Southern Punjab, Multan. The session was organized to evaluate SBS program\naccreditation under National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC):\nPage 50 of 85\nlarge" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 51, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Workshop on OBE Implementation\nDr: Arshad Ali (Associate Professor) from FAST School of Computing conducted one\nworkshop on 26th April 2024 for the Implementation of OBE.\nNavigating Your Career in the Age of AI\nThe evolving role of Al and Al agents in shaping the future of work, Essential skills needed\nto thrive in\nan AI-driven\nlandscape, Practical advice for future-proofing careers in this\nrapidly advancing field.\nThis session provided valuable, real-world insights directly from\nan\nindustry leader, aiming to inspire and prepare students for Al and tech-focused careers.\nSaad Siddique is currently working as\nSenior Cloud and AI Consultant at Microsoft in\nAustin\nTexas US (formerly\nwith\nHPE and Land 0 Lakes).\nHe has\nover\n12 years of\nexperience in Analytics, Data,AI, and Machine Learning: He did his MBA from UT Austin,\nalong with a master' s in computerscience and a bachelor's in electrical engineering: He\nthe talk on\nTuesday,\nNovember2024.\nSOFTEC\nSOFTEC held on 23-25 February 2024, provided an immersive experience over its 28-year\nhistory, bringing together industry experts, professionals, and students to showcase their\nlatest innovations in the technology sector: At SOFTEC 2024, attendees explored cutting-\nedge technologies and trends in the company of successful personalities.\nFrom artificial\nintelligence and machine learning to blockchain and cybersecurity, SOFTEC covered a wide\nrange of topicsshaping the future f technology: Competitions at SOFTEC provided\na\nthrilling experience, allowing attendees to test their skills and compete against the best\nminds in the country.\nThese competitions ranged from solving real-world problems to\ndeveloping innovative softwaresolutions, providing\nplatform for showcasing talent and\ncreativity:\nThe event also offered hands-on workshops and seminars tailored to suit the\ninterests and skill levels of all attendees, providing firsthand experience with the latest tools\nand technologies and opportunities to\ninsights from industry leaders.\nThe Software\nHousing Enclosure served as the heart of the event, where top companies from across the\ncountry interacted\nwith aspiring students, offering opportunities to drop CVs, talk\nto\nindustry experts, and explore potential futureopportunities.\nAfter a\nof competitions and\ninnovation; SOFTEC 2024 provided\nchance to unwind at Entertainment Eve, offering\nnetworking opportunities and a vibrant ambiance with music and entertainment:\nThe grand\nclosing ceremony at SOFTEC 2024 celebrated the day's achievements with glamour and\nsophistication, bringing together participants, sponsors, and esteemed guests for an evening\nof exquisite cuisine, live entertainment, and celebration.\nJob Fair'24\nJob Fair 2024 held at FAST NUCES Lahore on March 6th, 2024, proved to be a resounding\nsuccess, marking a significant milestone in the academic and professional journey of the\nuniversity's students.\nOrganized by the CCS,\nthis event attracted\nover\n120 prestigious\ncompaniesfrom various industries, each offering valuable opportunities to students from\nevery semester: The bustling atmosphere of the fair buzzed with anticipation and excitement\nas students navigated through the array of booths and exhibitions, eager to explore the\nplethora of internshipand job opportunities available to them. The fair boasted\na diverse\nrange of companies, ensuringthat students from all fields of study had something to suit their\ninterests and career\naspirations\nPage 51 of 85\nday\ngave\n14th\ngain\nday" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 52, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Showcasing Event: SFTEC Competitions\nHeld\non\nSth,\n6th & 7th, 2023, with 100 participants, SFTEC competitions\nwere\norganized, focusing on Civil Engineering: Students were tasked with creating 2D floor plans\nand\ncompleting bridge projects.\nThe\nevent\nwas\nattended\nby\nstudents\nfrom\nvarious\nengineering disciplines\nIndustry Linkages: Educational Field Visit\nOn\n21,2023,80 students and faculty members participated in an educational field visit\nto the Neelum Jehlum Hydropower Plant: The visit gave participants a firsthand experience\nof hydropower project operations, offering valuable insights into the construction and\nmanagementof large-scale infrastructure projects.\nSeminar on Hydropower Development in Pakistan\nOn March 11,2024,a seminar was held with 20 participants from both students and faculty,\ndiscussing the potential for hydropower development in Pakistan: The session provided\nvaluableinsights into the country's energy sector and the future of renewable energy.\nSeminar on Engineering Business\nHeld on November 30, 2023,this seminar; attended by 30 students, focused on the essentials\nofengineering business.\nIt aimed\nto\nprovide students\nwith\nbroader understanding of\nbusiness concepts within the context of engineering projects.\nSeminar on Pile Foundation Design\nAimed at introducing students to the basic concepts of pile foundation design, this seminar\ntookplace\non\nDecember\n1, 2023,\nwith 25 student participants.\nThe session provided\nfoundational knowledge critical for students pursuing careers in civil engineering:\nSeminar on Modern Innovations in Cable Stayed Bridges\nOn December\n2024, 40 students attended a seminar that explored the latest innovations\nincable-stayed bridge designs.\nThe session offered valuable exposure to the cutting-edge\ntechniques in bridge construction and\nShowcasing Event: SFTEC Competitions\nAnother\nSFTEC\nevent\nwas held\non December 23rd,\n24th,\nand\n25th, 2023,\nwith\n100\nparticipants.Students showcased their skills by creating 2D floor plans and working on\nbridge construction projects This event was attended by students across various engineering\nfaculties.\nShowcasing Event: Women 's Day Celebration\nHeld\non\nMarch &th, 2024, with 50 participants, this event celebrated\nWomen's\nemphasizingthe strength and contributions of women in society. The celebration brought\ntogether students and faculty to reflect on the achievements of women in various fields\nIndustry Linkages: Educational Site Visit\nOn March 16, 2024, 40 students and faculty members participated in a site visit to a Green\nBuilding Project: The visit provided participants with a firsthand experience of sustainable\nconstruction techniques and pile investigation processes.\nPage 52 of 85\nMay\nMay\n14,\ndesign:\nDay," }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 53, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Farewell 2023\nThe Farewell event of FAST NUCES Lahore at Faletti's Hotel was impeccably organized\nby Creative Society. It was held on June 13th, 2023, and brought together students, faculty,\nand staffto bid a heartfelt goodbye to the graduating batch: Faizan Mir Photography served\nas the media partner, capturing memorable moments throughout the event.\nThe evening\nbegan with\na\nwarm\nwelcome from the hosts,\nwho expressed gratitude and excitement;\ncreating\nan engaging atmosphere:\nThe highlight of the event\nwas\na\nthought-provoking\nspeech delivered by the esteemed Rector of Fast University Lahore, Dr:\nAftab Ahmad. His\ninspiring\nwords\nresonated\ndeeply\nwith\nthe\ngraduating students, commending\ntheir\nachievements and encouraging them to embrace future challenges The event\nwas\nalso\ngraced by Dr: Hammad Naveed Director Campus,faculty member and staff. Following the\nRector's speech, the Man and Lady of the Evening were announced based on their formal\nattire, garnering applause and admiration from the audience.\nSports Gala'23\nThe FAST Sports Gala'23 was a\nresounding success, bringing together participants from 52\ncorporate companies and showcasing their sportsmanship and competitive spirit The event\nwas\nmade possible\nwith\nthe support of various sponsors, including Confiz, NetSol,\nLumensoft\nTechnologies\n(Pvt)\nLtd,\nForrentech;\nVolta\nFootball\nAssociation;\nHM\nPhotography, and Red Bull. The organizing team of the FAST Sports Society deserves\nappreciation for their meticulous planning and execution, ensuring a memorable experience\nfor all involved. The event served as aplatform to foster a sense of camaraderie, promote\nsportsmanship, and\ncreate lasting\nmemories for participants, they\nare\nspectators, and\nsponsors alike\nCompany tour: Manafa Technologies\nOn January 18, 2024, the Career Counseling Society (CCS) organized a carefully planned\nIndustry Trip to Manafa Technologies.\nA\ndiverse group comprising twenty-five students\nfrom batches 20 and 21, specializing in the departments of management and computing,\nwere selectedto participate in this insightful visit: The trip served\nas\na\nvaluable bridge\nbetween academia and industry, providing students with a holistic understanding of the tech\nsector, fostering professional connections, and inspiring them to navigate their career\njourneys with confidence and purpose:\nSolidity Boot Camp\nThe Solidity Cohort Boot\norganized by @stacksfastchapter for Promotion of Future\nComputing, successfully\nconcluded\nits\nthree-week\nonline\nprogram\nOn\n29th January\n2024.This initiative aimed\nto educate participants, including both\nFAST students\nand\nexternal\nattendees, about\nblockchain technology, covering\nfundamentals\nand practical\napplications through interactive sessions\non\nSolidity programming language ad\nsmart\ncontract\ndevelopment: The exploration of future implications, including discussions\non\ndecentralized finance and non - fungible tokens (NFTs), provided insights into the evolving\nlandscape of blockchain technology.Additionally, the program effectively stimulated career\nbuilding by inspiring participants to consider both local and international opportunities,\nconveyed by industry professionals.\nFAST Business Expo '24\nFAST Business Expo24, organized by Fast Business Club. The event; held on 13th February\nPage 53 of 85\nCamp," }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 54, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "2024, aimed to promote entrepreneurship among\nour student community ad provide\na\nplatformfor showcasing their small ventures. Fast Business Expo'24 featured diverse stalls,\nattracting a significant number of visitors including our students & faculty members visitors\nParticipants showcased\na\nwide range\nof businesses, from\ntech startups to\nsustainable\ninitiatives, while networking opportunities enriched the entrepreneurial spirit of the event\nThe overwhelmingly positive feedback received highlights the success of Fast Business\nExpo'24 in inspiring and empowering Our student entrepreneurs Looking ahead, we remain\ncommitted\nto\nnurturing\nthe\nentrepreneurial\necosystem\nat\nFAST\nBusiness\nClub\nand\norganizing more impactful events in the future: Thank you to everyone who contributed to\nthe success of Fast Business Expo'24.\nSOFTEC '24\nSOFTEC, provided an immersive experience over its 28-year history, bringing together\nindustry experts, professionals, and students to showcase their latest innovations in the\ntechnology sector:\nAt SOFTEC 2024, attendees explored cutting-edge technologies and\ntrends in the company ofsuccessful personalities From artificial intelligence and machine\nlearning to blockchain and cybersecurity, SOFTEC covered a wide range of topics shaping\nthe future of technology: Competitions at SOFTEC provided a thrilling experience, allowing\nattendees to test their skills and compete against the best minds in the country. These\ncompetitions ranged from solving real-world problems to developing innovative software\nsolutions, providing a platform for showcasing talent and creativity:\nJob Fair'24\nJob Fair 2024 held at FAST NUCES Lahore on March 6th, 2024, proved to be a resounding\nsuccess,\nmarking a significant milestone in the academic and professional journey of the\nuniversity's students. Organized by the CCS,\nthis event attracted\nover\n120 prestigious\ncompaniesfrom various industries, each offering valuable opportunities to students from\nevery semester: The bustling atmosphere of the fair buzzed with anticipation and excitement\nas students\nnavigated through the array of booths and exhibitions, eager to explore the\nplethora of internshipand job opportunities available to them:\nThe fair boasted\na diverse\nrange of companies, ensuringthat students from all fields of study had something to suit their\ninterests and career aspirations.\nOne\nworkshop on Implementation of MLOps by Arbisoft\nOn 26th\nApril 2024,\na\none\nday-workshop\nwas\norganized by Prof:\nDr: Saman Shahid\n(NUCES- FAST Lahore Campus) and Prof\nDr:\nKashif Zafar (Head FAST School of\nComputing) in collaboration with Arbisoft Inc The workshop sessions covered the practical\nimplementation\noftopics:\nNER,\nRNN,\nLSTM\n&\nBERT:\nThe workshop also included\nessentials of image\nclassification\nusing CNNs,\nVGG-16, ResNet;\n&\nMobileNet.\nThe\ninstructors from Arbisoft (Mr. Umer Khalid and Mr: Tayyab Nasir) covered\nAWS\nbasics, introducing\nAWS SageMaker; and navigating the SageMaker\nWorkflow\n~from\npreparation to deployment; complete with logging and monitoring:\nFSC (FAST society championship) 10t Edition\n\"Ithink, therefore I am:\nNothing describes the essence of the participants at FDC more than\nthe profound motto of Fast Voice Debating Society. Representing both critical thinking and\nintellectual discourse,\nFAST Debating Championship\n2024 aimed\nfor\nan\nilluminating\nweekend\nof debates,\nand\nit unequivocally succeeded.\nOver\n50\nteams\nfrom\nvarious\ninstitutions, as well as experienced judges, were invited from across Pakistan to showcase\nPage 54 of 85\nDay\nMLOps," }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 55, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "their skills, engage, and challenge each other: FDC X set the stage for intriguing and\nthought-provoking clash of ideals, and the passionate participants embraced the opportunity,\nresulting in an atmosphere worthy of Pakistan's premier debating championship.\nSite visit t0 the construction site in DHA Phase 6 (NESPAK)\nDuring the visit, they gained valuable insights into the technical aspects of large-scale\ninfrastructure development and the innovative solutions being implemented on-site\nMedal distribution Ceremony 2024\nFor congratulate\nto the\nshining stars of FAST-NUCES\nLahore Campus\nat the\nMedal\nDistributionCeremony 2024!\nTheir hard work, dedication, and achievements have truly\noff:\nSeerat UL Nabi (SAW)\nThe event\nSeerah of Prophet' by CBS commenced from 12.30 pm to 02.30 pm at Syed\nRafaqatAuditorium\non September 26, 2024, with the guest speaker; CEO of Al-Naseeha\nInstitute, Arsalan Ahmed and our society advisor; Hafiz Umair Gulzar:\nSite\nVisit (Banu\nMukhtar PEB factory\n&\nNandipur power project\nGujranwala)\nASCE NUCES organized an insightful one-day visit to the Banu Mukhtar Steel Factory and\ntheNandipur Irrigation Research Centre, providing students with hands-on experience in\ncivil engineering fields. At Banu Mukhtar; students explored the production of steel and\npre- engineered members for large-scale structures, gaining practical understanding of\nfactory operations and project handling:\nChoose France'24\nThe Career Counseling Society (CCS) hosted the \"Choose France Fair;\" bringing together\nstudents from\nFAST-NUCES\nand\nother universities.\nThe\nevent provided insights\ninto\nmaster'$ programs and scholarships in fields such as Computer Science, Engineering; and\nManagement Sciences. Students had the opportunity to engage directly with representatives\nfrom 15 French universities, helping them make informed academic decisions. MOUs were\nsigned with PolytechNantes, IMT Atlantique; and EPITECH. FAST-NUCES Rector; DI:\nAftab A. Maroof; and Director; Dr: Summaira Sarfraz, actively participated in the event,\npresenting awards to the French representatives in appreciation of their involvement\nTECH TRENDS UNLEASHED\nThe IEEE X\nCybersecurity Seminar on October 23,2024,was a resounding success!\nHeldat the\nOld\nAuditorium\nof FAST\nNUCES Lahore,\nthis\nevent united students, IT\nprofessionals, andcybersecurity enthusiasts to delve into modern cybersecurity trends ad\nchallenges. With expert speakers like Muhammad Umer Ishaq discussing 'Enhancing Cyber\nDefense through Offensive Security Techniques' and\nTasmia Rana sharing insights on\n'Integrating\nSecure\nFull\nStack Development\nPractices;'\nattendees\ngained\nvaluable\nknowledge for navigating today's digital landscape. Thank you to everyone who participated\nand contributed to such a meaningful discussion:\nPage 55 of 85\npaid\nkey\nEbryx" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 56, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "PESHAWAR CAMPUS\nConvocation of the University\nThe\nConvocation of the University, and the 18th graduation ceremony of Peshawar\ncampus was held on 14 December 2024 at the campus premises. Dr: Aftab Ahmad Maroof\nchaired the convocation\nas Chief Guest whereas Justice (R)\nMian Muhammad\nAjmal;\nmember Board of Governors, NUCES, and Prof. Dr: (R) Lutfullah Kakakhel; member Board\nof Governors, NUCES were the guest of honors.\nA total of 116 graduates were conferred\ndegrees of which 83 graduates received the Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, 18\ngraduates received of Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, 9 graduates received\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, and 6 received the Master's Degree in Data\nScience.\nDr: Aftab Maroof and Dr: Lutfullah Kakakhel addressed the students and advised\nOn\nprofessional and life skills. Dignitaries from Peshawar Board, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa\nEducation Foundation, and KP IT Board also joined the convocation and engaged healthy\ndiscussion with campus, and university officials and board members.\nMedal & Scholarship Distribution Ceremony 2024\nAceremony was conducted on 25 October 2024 to award medals to achievers of Fall 2023\nand Spring 2024 semesters\non\nthe basis of their CGPA,\nas\nwell\nas\naward scholarship\ncertificates_\nMr:\nZareef\nUllah\nMani;\nMD Khyber Pakhtunkhwa\nEducation Foundation\nserved as chief guest on the occasion: 38 students received gold, silver; and bronze medals\nfor fall 2023 semester; whereas 26 received them for spring 2024 semester: In addition, 100%\ntuition fee waiver scholarships were awarded to position holders of the NU admission test;\nand position holders of examination boards. Scholarships were also awarded to students of\nnewly merged districts (Ex-FATA regions) Lastly, recipients of scholarships from\nKP\ngovernment through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation (KPEF) were given their\ncertificates.\nPost event consultation\nwas carried out between campus officials and MD\nKPEF with consensus reached to increase the number of scholarships in favor of FAST\nstudents.\nJob Fair\nThe Career Services Office of the campus organized the annual Open House and Job Fair\nOn\n3rd\n2024.\nGiven the number of graduating students, invitations\nwere\nsent to\nreputable software houses of the country: A total of 22 companies registered for the event:\nThese include Cognimind AI, Guru Group LLC, Strings Technologies, Veevotech, Haztech\nTechnologies, FF\nSteel;\nJMM Technologies,\nKZX, Nayatel, Payactive, SMSAMI;\nand\nGlobal IAE. Graduating students showcased their projects to the industry while other\nstudents visited the companies stalls to get the career advice and inquired about potential\ninternship opportunities\nA total of 28 final-year projects\nwere showcased at the event;\nwhere students presented and briefed the participating companies about their work\nIEEE Xtreme Global Coding Competition 2024\nStudents of the Peshawar campus made a remarkable impact at the IEEE Xtreme Coding\nCompetition, securing the top 3 positions at the competition ladder boards at National level.\nA total of 8,785 teams participated in this\nevent. Hadeed Bin Toufique of team\nBytestormers ranked 1st in Pakistan and 234 globally, Aais Rabbani,\nHassaan Anwar; and\nKhwaja Saad from team Protrainers ranked 2nd in Pakistan and\n237 globally. Rayyan\nLiaquat; Fahad Ahmed, and Fatima Khan from Team Recent\nranked 3rd in Pakistan:\nPage 56 of 85\n82nd\n82nd\nMay\nglobal\nRey" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 57, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Ahmad Irtaza Meer; and Mashaal from team Bankai ranked 7th, while Mahad Paracha from\nteam NUCES alpha ranked 8th in Pakistan.\nNational University Technology Competition 2024 (NUTEC)\nThe\nNational University Technology Competition\n(NUTEC) Olympiad\nis\na\nflagship\ntechnology event held by Peshawar campus and has been conducted annually since 2009.\nThe 2024 edition of this competition was held from 3-5\n2024. NUTEC 243\nfeatures a\ncombination of technical, management; and non-technical events.\nUpto\n1\nmillion cash\nprizes were distributed amongst winners and runners up of 165 participating teams acrOss\nPakistan:\nPage 57 of 85\nMay" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 58, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Chapter-5 Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization\n(ORIC)\nOverview\nThe Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) at FAST-NUCES\nplayed a pivotal role in fostering a culture of research and innovation during the 2022-2023\nacademic year:\nORIC provided comprehensive support\nto researchers,\nfrom\nconception to commercialization:\nTo encourage and recognize research excellence, FAST-NUCES implemented various\npolicies and initiatives. ORIC actively promoted awareness of emerging research trends,\noffered guidance\nto\nfaculty\nmembers,\nand provided support during\nthe\nproposal\ndevelopment and project execution stages. Under the mentorship of the Rector; the ORIC\nteam successfully facilitated an increase in research collaborations with industry and other\nuniversities:\nThe diverse range of research and development activities undertaken at FAST-NUCES\nduring the\n2022-2023 academic year aimed to inspire faculty and students to actively\nparticipate in the university's research endeavours. By engaging in research initiatives,\nstudents and faculty contributed to the advancement of knowledge and contributed to the\nuniversity's overall success.\nVision\nThe vision of ORIC is to promote research and innovation in the local context:\nMission\nTo\ntake\nPakistan\nforward by\ncontinuously improving quality\nof research, building\npartnerships with the industry, and being able to capitalize o outcomes that result from\nresearch and development activities.\nFunctions\nEncourage pragmatic research in the context of Pakistan's socio-economic needs\nIdentify and inform the faculty members about research opportunities\nFacilitate joint research ventures and academic collaborations\nPromote\npublication of research work being conducted in the University\nAssist faculty in acquiring funds from international and national funding agencies\nPromote entrepreneurship, technology\ntransfer and commercialization activities that\nsupport both local and national economies\nCommercialize research in collaboration with industry\nArrange awareness seminars, symposia and workshops for the benefit of faculty and\nstudents\nPage 58 of 85\nproject" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 59, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Services\nEducate faculty about university research policy and process grant requests\nDevelop, maintain, and communicate pre and post-award administrative procedures\nfor externally sponsored projects\nSupport faculty regarding contracts, progress reports, and other sponsor grants actions\nConnect faculty and students with prospective industrial partners\nAssist students, faculty and alumnus in pursuit of technological or social innovations\nMentor\nthe\npromising\nstart-ups during\nthe\ninitial period\nwhen\nare\nmost\nsusceptible\nAssist in patent filing and licensing\nweb and social media presence to share the latest research, scholarship, and\nentrepreneurial opportunities\nORIC Team\nName\nDesignation\nDr M. Asif Naeem\nDirector ORIC\nM. Aatif Saif Khan\nManager Research Management\nMr. Rana Ayaz\nManager Innovation\nCommercialization\nMs. Sayeda Sadia Batool\nGrants Management Officer\nMs. Maryam Mehtab\nResearch Officer\nMs. Aysha Shafiq\nAssistant Manager (Career Services, Chiniot Faisalabad Campus)\nMs. Iram Arshad\nAssistant Manager (Career Services, Islamabad Campus)\nMs. Aysha Siddiqui\nAssistant Manager (Career Services, Karachi Campus)\nMr. Bashir Muhammad\nManager (Career Services, Lahore Campus)\nMr. Riaz Nawab\nOfficer (Career Services, Peshawar Campus)\nOrganogram\nDirector ORIC\nCareer Services\nOfficers\n(Campuses\nManager\nManager\nGrants\nResearch\nResearch\nInnovation\nManagement\nOfficer\nManagement\nCommercialization\nOfficer\nPage 59 of 85\nthey\nKeep\nEngr." }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 60, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Accomplishments\nNoteworthy achievements of our department include\nThe ORIC has submitted the HEC s Annual Score Card and anticipated to improve its\nranking from\n\"Y\"\nto\nX.\nHEC s Performance Evaluation comprises of exhaustive\nparameters based on an institution\ns efforts towards gaining higher scores under Human\nResecure, Research Management; Collaborations, Innovation & Commercialization:\nTo\nmeet\nthe\naccreditation\nand ranking\nstandards\nset\nby\nthe\nHigher\nEducation\nCommission (HEC), ORIC implemented\nseries of strategic policies designed\nto\nstreamline\nvarious\nresearch\nprocesses.\nThese\npolicies\nfacilitated\nthe\nefficient\nmanagement of extramural funding, research rewards, research ethics, and intramural\nresearch funding through the Faculty Research Support Grant; catering to both early-\ncareer and\nexperienced researchers\nAdditionally,\nORIC\nintroduced guidelines for\ninternational\nand\ndomestic travel grants,\nin-kind research support,\nand\ntechnical\nentrepreneurship initiatives for faculty and Final\nYear Projects (FYPs):\nPolicies\non\nplagiarism and research integrity\nwere\nalso reinforced to uphold high standards of\nacademic honesty and quality.\nThese comprehensive measures significantly enhanced the research and development\nlandscape at the university, fostering\na\nculture of transparency, accountability, and\nexcellence in all research activities.\nORIC consistently educated faculty members about emerging research opportunities,\nresulting in the submission of over\nresearch proposals for external funding during the\n2023-2024 period.\nThis\nachievement is particularly notable given the challenging\nfunding environment; as new grant opportunities during this time were suspended at the\nfunding agencies end due to shortage of funds.\nFourteen NRPUs were secured in the period 2023\n2024.\nTo incentivize and acknowledge outstanding research publications, faculty received\nresearch rewards exceeding\nRs.\n17.14\nmillion during the period 2023-2024.\nThis\nprogram has demonstrably led to\nan increase in the number of high-quality faculty\nimpact factor publications during the reported period.\nOur campuses have hosted over 440 capacity-building activities for faculty, staff, and\nstudents. These initiatives have provided valuable opportunities for professional\ndevelopment and networking, further enhancing the expertise of them.\nCampus Name\nFinancial Year 2023-2024\nCFD\n48\nISB\n285\nKHI\n57\nLHR\n43\nPWR\nTotal\n440\nPage 60 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 61, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "The portfolio of ORIC extramural funding expands to have a lab affiliated with each of\nthe four\nNational Centers in Emerging Technologies funded by the Public Sector\nDevelopment Program (PSDP) National\nCenter of\nArtificial Intelligence, National\nCenter of Big Data & Cloud Computing; National Center of Robotics & Automation,\nand National Center of Cyber Security. These projects have developed prototypes that\nare\nbeing pitched to the investors for product licensing and commercialization:\nThe NUCES encourages international collaborative research:\nThe faculty researchers\nare\nexecuting European Union's ERASMUS projects.\nA\nhost of research projects with defence and commercial verticals\nare\nalso being\nexecuted:\nIn\n2023-2024,\nunder\nthe\nORIC\numbrella;\nNUCES\nSuccessfully organized eight\ninternational conferences and workshops viz ICET23, ICIT23.\nWe have announced the\nICETST24 and ICIT 2024 at Karachi and CFD campuses respectively with several other\nexciting events in the pipeline:\nThese upcoming conferences promise to bring together\nexperts and thought leaders from various fields to foster innovation; collaboration; and\nthe exchange of ideas.\nWe maintain an incessant social media presence, actively sharing a wide range of local\nand international opportunities, including emerging research, entrepreneurship, and\nplacement prospects for our faculty and students. By leveraging our Facebook page at\nhttpsl/www facebook.com/FASTNUORICI ,\nwe\neffortlessly\ndisseminate information\nabout these opportunities, ensuring that our audience is well-informed and connected to\na\nwealth of exciting prospects at the click of a mouse:\nThe university actively facilitates the strengthening of academia-industry collaborations\nthrough meetings, MOUs, and consultancy agreements aimed at addressing industry\nchallenges\nNotable partnerships include engagements\nwith NESCOM, Ministry of\nPlanning, Development & Special Initiative, M-Labs, Transsion Techno Electronics,\nSiemens Pakistan Engineering Co. Ltd and Elixir Technology among others.\nIn\nan effort to enhance the research capabilities of faculty members, the Office of\nResearch;\nInnovation, and\nCommercialization\n(ORIC)\nhas\nintroduced\nintramural\nfunding through the Faculty Research Support Grant (FRSG) program.\nThis year; 30\nprojects (worth Rs million 38.685) were sponsored under the FRSG initiative.\nThis year 45 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with a diverse range\nof national\nand international universities,\nas\nwell\nas industrial\norganizations.\nThese\nMoUs were strategically crafted to foster collaborations between academia and industry,\naiming\nto promote\nknowledge exchange, joint\nresearch initiatives,\nand\nmutually\nbeneficial partnerships Through these collaborative efforts, we have been able to bridge\nthe gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, facilitating innovation\nand creating avenues for impactful research outcomes.\nThis year ORIC has developed the NUCES University Research Portfolio to showcase\nthe university research spectrum and achievements at both national and international\nlevel. It strengthens our capacity to engage with various funding bodies and facilitates\ncollaborations, fostering opportunities to secure consultancy projects and further propel\nour research initiatives.\nThe University Research Portfolio is uploaded\non the ORIC\nwebsite and can be accessed from URL httpslIwww.nu:edu:pk/Oric/UniversityResearchProfile\nAs part of our commitment to foster an entrepreneurial culture within the university,\nfaculty members are actively encouraged to establish research labs.\nTo date, we have\nsuccessfully commercialized 42 research labs\nacross various campuses of NUCES.\nPage 61 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 62, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Further details regarding the projects and achievements of these research labs can be\naccessed through our official ORIC website at httpsllwww.nu.edu:pk/Oric/OricResearchLabs.\nThis platform serves as a gateway for national and international organizations to connect\nwith relevant research labs for collaborative research and development initiatives. Such\ncollaborations ultimately prove beneficial for the university and its stakeholders\nA\nnew\nChip design\ncentre\nhas\nbeen\nestablished\nat Islamabad\ncampus\nwith\nthe\ncollaboration of GS Microelectronics US Inc\nThe centre, named GF-Metrc; focuses\nprimarily on Integrated Circuit (IC) design, research, training; and fostering innovation\nand commercialization, leveraging the partnership with GSME.\nORIC is supporting its faculty members and researchers in establishing their technical\nstart-upS, including providing support throughout the trademark and patent filing\nprocesses Notably, recently a new Start up (iParahi) has achieved success in trademark\nregistration. Additionally, the founder is actively engaged in the process of\na\npatent application for his forthcoming product:\nPage 62 of 85\nfiling" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 63, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Chapter-6 Research & Development\nCampus Wise information of Journal Articles and Conference Papers\nCampus\nJournal Articles\nChiniot-Faisalabad (CFD)\n57\nIslamabad (ISB)\n128\nKarachi (KHI)\n62\nLahore (LHR)\n160\nPeshawar (PWR)\n21\nG\nTotal\n428\n160\n128\n57\n62\n21\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\nLHR\nPWR\nCampus\nConference Papers\nChiniot-Faisalabad (CFD)\n5\nIslamabad (ISB)\n42\nKarachi (KHI)\n27\nLahore (LHR)\n29\nPeshawar (PWR)\n11\nG. Total\n428\n42\n27\n29\n11\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\nLHR\nPWR\nPage 63 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 64, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Department Wise information of Journal Articles and Conference Papers\nDepartments\nJournal Articles\nCivil Engineering (Civ. E)\n19\nComputer Science (CS)\n172\nElectrical Engineering (EE)\n58\nManagement Sciences (FSM)\n45\nSciences & Humanities (S&H)\n138\nG. Total\n428\n172\n138\n58\n45\n19\nCiv. E\nCS\nEE\nFSM\nS&H\nDepartments\nConference Papers\nCivil Engineering (Civ. E)\n1\nComputer Science (CS)\n72\nElectrical Engineering (EE)\n16\nManagement Sciences (FSM)\n13\nSciences\nHumanities (S&H)\n12\nG. Total\n114\n72\n16\n13\n12\nCiv. E\nCS\nEE\nFSM\nS&H\nPage 64 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 65, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Campus wise impact factor publications\nCampus\nPublications\nChiniot-Faisalabad (CFD)\n52\nIslamabad (ISB)\n119\nKarachi (KHI)\n51\nLahore (LHR)\n132\nPeshawar (PWR)\n20\nG_\nTotal\n374\nPWR, 20\nCFD, 52\nLHR, 132\nISB, 119\nKHI, 51\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\nLHR\nPWR\nDepartment wise impact factor publications\nDepartments\nPublications\nCivil Engineering (Civ. E)\n18\nComputer Science (CS)\n167\nElectrical Engineering (EE)\n55\nManagement Sciences (FSM)\n38\nSciences & Humanities (S&H)\n100\nG_\nTotal\n378\nPage 65 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 66, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Civ. E, 18\nCS, 167\nS&H, 100\nFSM, 38\nEE, 55\nCiv. E\nCS\nEE\nFSM\nS&H\nAuthors vs Publications\nCampus\nAuthors\nPublications\nChiniot-Faisalabad (CFD)\n31\n63\nIslamabad (ISB)\n87\n177\nKarachi (KHI)\n60\n93\nLahore (LHR)\n76\n195\nPeshawar (PWR)\n17\n33\nG. Total\n271\n561\n195\n33\n17\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\nLHR\nPWR\nAuthors\nPublications\nCampus wise publications\nFive Years Summary\nCampus\n2019\n2020\n2021\n2022\n2023\nChiniot-Faisalabad (CFD)\n22\n40\n70\n79\n52\nIslamabad (ISB)\n62\n88\n126\n124\n119\nKarachi (KHI)\n13\n17\n30\n36\n51\nLahore (LHR)\n51\n94\n116\n119\n132\nPeshawar (PWR)\n13\n17\n33\n57\n20\nG. Total\n161\n256\n375\n415\n367\nPage 66 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 67, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "126\n124\n132\n116\n119\n119\n94\n62\n51\n52\n51\n33\n36\n22\n20\n13\n13\n2019\n2020\n2021\n2022\n2023\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\nLHR\nPWR\nDepartment wise publications\nFive Years Summary\nDepartments\n2019\n2020\n2021\n2022\n2023\nCivil Engineering (Civ. E)\n4\n13\n22\n18\nComputer Science (CS)\n72\n112\n152\n189\n167\nElectrical Engineering (EE)\n45\n40\n74\n66\n55\nManagement Sciences (FSM)\n8\n15\n24\n43\n38\nSciences & Humanities (S&H)\n26\n112\n104\n100\nG. Total\n155\n251\n375\n424\n367\n189\n167\n152\n112\n112\n104\n100\n72\n55\n45\n40\n43\n38\n26\n24\n22\n15\n13\n18\n2019\n2020\n2021\n2022\n2023\nCiv. E\nCS\nEE\nFSM\nS&H\nPage 67 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 68, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Chapter-7 Quality Assurance\nIntroduction\nQuality assurance is an important aspect of\na\nuniversity's commitment to deliver high-\nquality education and research services to its stakeholders. It involves a set of procedures\nand processes that ensure that the university's programs and services meet the required\nquality standards. Quality assurance is a continuous process that involves identifying areas\nof\nimprovement;\nimplementing\nbest\npractices,\nand\nmeasuring performance\nagainst\nestablished quality\nbenchmarks.\nIt involves\nthe\nactive participation\nof\nall university\npersonnel,\nstudents,\nand\nother\nstakeholders,\nand requires\nculture\nof\ncontinuous\nimprovement and accountability:\nThe Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of Higher Education Commission (HEC) established\nQuality Enhancement Cells (QECs) in the universities of Pakistan in a phase manner: In the\nfirst three phases QECs in 45 public sector universities were established by HEC from the\nyear 2006 till 2010. Then, HEC expanded its scope to the private sector Universities and\nselected 15 private sector; W category (HEC s then ranking), universities. NUCES was in\nthe list of the first phase (2009-2011) private sector universities. In this context; QEC at\nNUCES was established on June Ilth; 2010.\nVision of QEC\nSupport the university'$ vision by adapting best practices suggested by accreditation bodies\nwhile conforming to the university policies\nMission of QEC\nAdapt existing state-of-the-art higher education quality improvement strategies, while\nengaging with all stakeholders.\nObjectives of QEC\n1.\nEnhancing the pedagogical skills of the instructors to achieve learning outcomes of\ncurriculum and effectively engage with the students.\n2_\nProvide coaching related\nto\nthe processes\nand procedures prescribed\nby\nthe\naccreditation bodies, to the academic staff.\n3_\nTo communicate and coordinate with all the stakeholders (students, instructors,\nstaff, alumni, employers, subject experts,\netc:)\nfor feedback\nwith\nthe\naim\nof\nimprovement of education quality.\n4_\nFormulate\nanalytical\nreports\nextracted\nfrom\nthe received\nfeedback\nfrom\nthe\nstakeholders,\nsurveys related\nto infrastructure,\nteacher evaluation, alumni,\nemployer etc: and provide recommendations to the statutory bodies of the university.\n5.\nPromote automation of quality related processes to develop an effective, viable and\nsustainable ecosystem of quality assurance at the university.\n6_\nEnsuring the compliance of quality assurance procedures in accordance with the\nguidelines provided by HEC and accreditation councils.\n7.\nProvide assistance to academic departments to meet the expectations of accreditation\nbodies in terms of data gathering and reporting:\nPage 68 of 85\ni.e.," }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 69, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "8_\nTailor curricular and co-curricular activities to meet the requirements of ranking\norganizations.\nOrganizational Structure\nThe QEC organogram is as given below\nRector\nDirector IQAE\nManager-\nCoordination\nIQAE-CFD\nIQAE-ISB\nIQAE-KHI\nIQAE-LHR\nIQAE-PWR\nCampus\nCampus\nCampus\nCampus\nCampus\nDeputy\nDeputy\nAssistant\nAssistant\nManager\nManager\nManager\nManager\nManager\nOfficer\nOfficer\nOfficer\nQEC Score\nQEC implies internal quality assurance mechanisms to strengthen the academic programs\nand allied processes to meet national and international standards. The outcome of these\nefforts can be witnessed through the score of QEC and sanction of programs by the external\nquality assurance in the form accreditation and NoC.\nThe score of QEC over the years by QAA, HEC is provided in the table below.\nYears\n2018-19\n2019-21*\n2021-22\n2022-23\nScore by QAA, HEC\n95.56%\n66.56%\n93.68%\n96.00%\nTable 1 Score of QEC over the years by QAA, HEC\n#Covid'19\nFAST-NUCES\nQEC's\nRole\nin\nShaping\nNational Quality\nAssurance\nStandards (PSG-2023)\nGiven the performance of the QEC\nat FAST-NUCES, QAA-HEC involved\nuS\nin the\ndevelopment of the revamped quality assurance policy, Pakistan Precepts, Standards, and\nGuidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education 2023 (PSG-2023).\nWe were among\n22 universities selected to participate in this process. Following the announcement of PSG-\n2023 , we were also chosen for the pilot testing of two major quality assurance activities\nPage 69 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 70, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Review of Institutional Performance\nand\nEnhancement (RIPE) and Graduate Program\nReview/Program Review for Effectiveness and Enhancement (GPR/PREE)\nAccreditation Status\nAccreditation Status of programs offered\nat campuses by the respective accreditation\ncouncil are given in the table below\nNo.\nProgram\nCampus\nAccreditation Status\nPakistan Engineering Council (PEC)\n1.\nBachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)\nCFD, ISB,\nAccredited\nKHI, LHR,\nPWR\n2\nBachelor of Science (Civil Engineering\nLHR\nAccredited\n3_\nBachelor of Science (Computer Engineering)\nISB\nAccredited\nNational Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)\n1.\nBachelor of Science (Computer Science)\nCFD, ISB,\nAccredited\nKHI, LHR,\nPWR\n2\nBachelor of Science (Cyber Security)\nISB, KHI\nAccredited\n3_\nBachelor of Science (Data Science)\nISB, KHI,\nAccredited\nLHR\n4\nBachelor of Science (Software Engineering)\nCFD, ISB,\nAccredited\nKHI, LHR,\nPWR\n5_\nBachelor of Science (Artificial Intelligence)\nCFD, ISB,\nAccredited\nKHI, PWR\nNational Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC)\n1_\nBachelor of Science (Accounting & Finance)\nISB\nAccredited\n2\nBachelor of Business Administration\nISB, LHR\nAccredited\n3\nMaster of Business Administration\nISB, LHR\nAccredited\nTable 2 Program Accreditation Status by Different Accreditation Councils\nGraduate Program NOC\nSanctions from HEC for the commencement of Masters and PhD programs have been\nacquired for all the offered MS & PhD programs at different campuses.\nNo_\nProgram\nCampus\nStatus\n1\nMaster of Science (Applied Linguistics)\nLHR\nSanctioned\n2\nMaster of Science (Artificial Intelligence)\nISB, KHI\nSanctioned\n3\nMaster of Science (Business Analytics)\nISB, KHI, LHR\nSanctioned\nPage 70 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 71, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "No_\nProgram\nCampus\nStatus\n4\nMaster of Science (Civil Engineering)\nLHR\nSanctioned\n5\nMaster of Science (Cyber Security)\nISB, KHI, LHR\nSanctioned\n6_\nMaster of Science (Computer Science)\nCFD, ISB, KHI,\nSanctioned\nLHR, PWR\nMaster of Science (Data Science)\nCFD, ISB, KHI,\nSanctioned\nLHR, PWR\n8\nMaster of Science (Electrical Engineering)\nCFD, ISB, KHI;\nSanctioned\nLHR\n9\nMaster of Science (Mathematics)\nLHR\nSanctioned\n10.\nMaster of Science (Software Engineering)\nISB, KHI\nSanctioned\n11_\nMaster\nof\nScience\n(Software\nProject\nKHI, LHR\nSanctioned\nManagement)\n12_\nMaster of Business Administration\nCFD, LHR\nSanctioned\n13.\nDoctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering)\nLHR\nSanctioned\n14.\nDoctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)\nCFD, ISB, KHI,\nSanctioned\nLHR, PWR\n15.\nDoctor of Philosophy (Electrical Engineering)\nCFD, ISB, KHI,\nSanctioned\nLHR\n16.\nDoctor of Philosophy (Management Sciences)\nISB, LHR\nSanctioned\n17 .\nDoctor of Philosophy (Mathematics)\nLHR\nSanctioned\n18.\nDoctor of Philosophy (Software Engineering)\nISB, KHI\nSanctioned\nTable 3 Recognized by HEC for Commencement of MS and PhD Programs\nProgram Level Self-Assessment\nAll the programs went through self-assessment after an interval of 2 years aS per QAA, HEC\nguidelines. The cycle started with the formation of a Program Team (PT) for preparing the\nSelf-Assessment Report (SAR) as per HEC guidelines An Assessment Team (AT) is then\nconstituted to evaluate the program through a scheduled visit and submit findings Based on\nthe AT report, an implementation plan is prepared, followed by periodic QEC reviews to\nensure corrective actions are executed effectively:\nDuring the reporting period (2023-24), the self-assessment process for all programs whose\nnext\nwas due were concluded The table below provides campus-wise details of the\nprograms that went under SAP along with number of corrective actions taken during 2023-\n24 against the findings highlighted by the AT during various AT visits under the process of\nself-assessment.\nPage 71 of 85\ncycle" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 72, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Campus\nTotal Programs\nNo. Programs went under SAP\nNo_\nof\nCorrective\nas per its due SAP\nactions taken in year\n2023-24\nCFD\n11\n1\n20\nISB\n23\n13\n09\nKHI\n15\n5\n19\nLHR\n24\n8\n103\nPWR\n9\n2\n36\nTable 4 No. of Programs went under SAP and Corrective Actions taken during 2023-24\nInstitutional Level Self-Assessment\nThe Institutional level self-assessment has been initiated by forming an IPE Committee,\nwhich compiles the University Portfolio Report (UPR) and University-wide Data (UwD) as\nper HEC guidelines.\nA\nReview Panel, constituted by the Campus Director, conducts a 3-\nday campus visit, reviews document; interacts with stakeholders, and provides feedback:\nBased on the panel's report; an Implementation Plan is prepared and periodically monitored\nby QEC to ensure progress:\nDetails of corrective measures taken during 2023-24 against the findings highlighted by the\nreview\nduring its visits\nCampus\nNo. of Corrective Action\nCFD\n27\nISB\nKHI\n19\nLHR\n31\nPWR\n24\nTable 5 No. of Corrective Actions Taken against the findings of Institutional Level Self-Assessment\nPost Graduate Program Review\nThis activity ensures that postgraduate program policies comply with HEC guidelines. QEC\ncollects\ndata\nfor three proformas\nProgram, Faculty, and\nStudent\n-detailing program\nspecifications, faculty credentials,\nand\nstudent\nrecords.\nA\nReview\nPanel,\ncomprising\nexperts,\nevaluates\nthe policies, documents, and facilities through campus\nvisits,\nand\nstakeholder interactions. Based on the panel's report; an Implementation Plan is developed\nand monitored by QEC to address identified improvements.\nDetails of corrective measures taken during 2023-24 against the findings highlighted by the\nreview\nduring its visits.\nPage 72 of 85\ncycle\npanel\npanel" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 73, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Campus\nNo. Corrective Action\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\n12\nLHR\n9\nPWR\n5\nTable 6 No. of Corrective Actions Taken against the findings of PGPR\nFeedback Mechanisms\nFeedback mechanism from stakeholders is one of the vital pillars of quality assurance There\nare QAA, HEC directed surveys while there\nare few NUCES motivated surveys. The\nresponses\nof\nsurveys\nare\ncompiled\nin\nthe\nform\nof\na\nreport and shared\nwith\nsenior\nmanagement for review and with relevant authority for corrective action. Frequency of\nconduction of these surveys is given in the table below.\nNo_\nSurvey\nStakeholder\nFrequency\n1_\nCourse & Teacher\nCurrent Students\nTwice a semester\nEvaluation by the Student\n2\nFaculty Course Review\nCurrent Students\nOnce a semester\nReport\n3_\nResearch Progress Review\nCurrent Students\nOnce a semester\nReport\n4\nDepartment Offering PhD\nHead of Department\nOnce a Year\nProgram\n5_\nGraduating Student Survey\nGraduating Students\nOnce a Year\n6_\nAlumni Survey\nOld Students\nContinuous Activity\n7_\nEmployer Survey\nEmployer of NUCES\nContinuous Activity\nGraduates\n8_\nFaculty Survey\nFaculty Members\nOnce a Year\n9_\nStaff Survey\nStaff Members\nOnce a Year\n10\nExams Assessment\nSuperintendent and Head\nTrice a semester (for\nInvigilator\nevery exam)\n11.\nFresh Intake Survey\nStudents of New Batch\nOnce a Year\n12\nFacilities Survey\nCurrent Students\nOnce a Year\nTable 7 Frequency of Collection of Feedback\nArrangement of Conference on Internationalization of Higher Education\nFAST-National University of Computer and Emerging\nSciences (FAST-NUCES);\nin\ncollaboration\nwith\nthe\nQuality\nAssurance Agency (QAA)\nof the\nHigher\nEducation\nPage 73 of 85" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 74, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Commission (HEC), successfully organized the International Conference on Accreditation\nand Internationalization in South\nAsian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)\nThe event\nwas held at the HEC Main Auditorium in Islamabad and served as the concluding activity\nof the ERASMUS+ funded project Strategic Support for Accreditation of Programs and\nInternationalization at South Asian HEIs (SSAPI):\nThe conference was inaugurated by Dr. Zia Ul Qayyum, Executive Director of HEC, who\nemphasized\nthe\nimportance\nof\nregional\ncollaboration\nto\nenhance\nthe\nquality\nand\ninternationalization of higher education in South Asia:\naddresses by figures such as Mr:\nNasir Shah;\nDirector\nGeneral of QAA-HEC,\nand\nDr.\nAmir Qayyum,\nSSAPI Project\nCoordinator, further highlighted\nthe strategic significance of\naccreditation\nand global\nengagement efforts.\nPresentations from international experts, including those from Portugal, Maldives,\nSri\nLanka, and Bhutan, provided valuable insights and recommendations on best practices for\naccreditation and internationalization. These discussions enabled South Asian HEIs to align\nwith\nglobal\nstandards\nand\nfoster\nmeaningful\ncollaboration.\nThe\nevent\nattracted\napproximately\n100\non-site attendees and\n100\nonline participants, ensuring widespread\nengagement and networking opportunities.\nThe successful organization of this conference demonstrates FAST-NUCES' leadership in\nadvancing quality assurance and internationalization in higher education. It also reflects the\nuniversity's strong commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among\nSouth Asian institutions, contributing significantly to the overall goals of the SSAPIproject:\nCapacity Building\nCapacity building is one of the important activities conducted by QECs This includes the\narrangement\nof\nworkshops/seminarskworkshops\nfor\nthe faculty,\nstaff\nand\nstudents,\nparticipation of QEC staff in the events related to quality assurance and by contribution by\nQEC staff by delivering sessions on quality assurance: The following table provides details\nof events arranged by QECs of all campuses\nEvent\nCFD\nISB\nKHI\nLHR\nPWR\nEvaluation Visits\n3\n3\n8\n10\n3\nEvents Arranged\n10\n16\n11\n6\n9\nEvent Contributed\n2\n6 0 0\n5\nEvents Participated\n5\n15\n2\n9\n19\nTable 8 Details of Efforts for Capacity Building\nMajor Contributions to the FAST-NUCES Quality Culture\nThe Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) took the lead in developing the Quality Assurance\nPolicy,\nFaculty\nMentoring Policy,\nand\nBest\nUniversity\nTeacher\nAward\nPolicy,\ndemonstrating\nits\ncommitment\nto\nadvancing\nacademic quality\nand fostering faculty\ndevelopment at NUCES.\nPage 74 of 85\nKey" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 75, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Development of Quality Assurance Policy\nThe National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) has developed\na\ncomprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) Policy, guided by the standards set by the Quality\nAssurance Agency (QAA) of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. These\nguidelines provide a robust framework for maintaining and enhancing the quality of higher\neducation and research programs across the university.\nThe NUCES QA Policy is meticulously aligned with QAA 's guidelines to ensure that the\nuniversity consistently adheres to the highest quality standards The policy not only defines\nthe procedures and processes for maintaining academic excellence but also establishes\nmechanisms for continuous improvement to meet or exceed the expectations outlined by the\nHEC.\nIn addition to adhering to QAA and HEC guidelines, the QA Policy integrates NUCES'\ninternal policies and regulations\nHEC s directives as\na\nfoundational reference,\nNUCES\ncontinuously\nevolves\nits quality\nassurance\nframework;\nincorporating newly\ndeveloped practices and innovations that enhance the effectiveness of its academic and\nadministrative processes.\nDevelopment of Faculty Mentoring Policy\nAs part of its commitment to faculty development; the National University of Computer and\nEmerging Sciences (NUCES) has formalized its efforts through the development of\na\ncomprehensive Faculty Mentoring Policy:\nWhile NUCES\nhas long facilitated faculty\ngrowth through participation in various opportunities and in-house training workshops\nthese efforts were previously informal Recognizing the importance of structured initiatives,\nthe university has introduced\na\ndedicated Faculty Development Program to achieve more\nimpactful and measurable outcomes.\nThe Faculty Development Program focuses on two\ngoals\n1.\nFaculty Mentoring Supporting newly hired and relatively junior faculty members in\nadapting to the academic environment and excelling in their roles.\n2\nFaculty Training Providing professional development opportunities to enhance the\nknowledge, skills, and competencies of faculty members at all levels\nThis initiative underscores NUCES=\ncommitment to fostering a culture of excellence and\ncontinuous learning among its faculty, ensuring their growth aligns with the university'$\nmission of academic and research distinction.\nDevelopment of Policy for Best University Teacher Award\nThe National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) has introduced\nthe Best Teacher Award to recognize outstanding faculty members and promote excellence\nin\nteaching: The award aims to\nmotivate faculty to enhance their teaching practices and\nprofessional skills. It is open to all full-time faculty members, from Lecturer to Professor;\nand evaluations are conducted over an academic year (July-June) to ensure\nthorough and\nfair process:\nPage 75 of 85\nBy\nusing\nkey" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 76, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "NUCES confers the award at two levels the Best Campus Teacher Award (BCTA) and\nthe Best University Teacher Award (BUTA) The campus-level award is presented by the\nCampus Director and includes\na\ncertificate, shield, and cash\nThe university-level\naward is conferred by the Rector during the convocation and carries similar recognition.\nThe recipient of the BUTA is also nominated for the HEC National Best University Teacher\nAward. This initiative underscores NUCES' commitment to fostering teaching excellence\nand providing structured recognition for faculty achievements.\nEstablishment of Office of Internationalization\nThe Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) played a pivotal role in establishing the International\nEducation Office (IEO), which foster global engagement at NUCES. The IEO is designed\nto\nenhance\nopportunities\nfor\nboth\nstudents\nand\nfaculty,\npromoting\ninternational\ncollaborations and enriching the academic environment:\nOne of the\nobjectives of the IEO is coordinating and facilitating student and faculty\nexchange\nprograms.\nThese\ninitiatives\nencourage\ncross-cultural\nunderstanding\nand\nstrengthen academic collaboration between NUCES and international institutions The IEO\nalso focuses on\ndeveloping and managing partnerships with esteemed global institutions,\npromoting joint research initiatives, collaborative projects, and the exchange of academic\nexpertise.\nIn addition to facilitating exchanges, the IEO provides comprehensive support services for\ninternational\nstudents.\nThese\nservices\nensure\na\nsmooth\ntransition\ninto\nthe\nNUCES\ncommunity, creating\na\nwelcoming and inclusive environment for students from diverse\nbackgrounds. The office also actively promotes study abroad opportunities, encouraging\nNUCES students to broaden their perspectives,\ndiverse insights, and enhance both their\nacademic and personal growth:\nFurthermore, the IEO initiates faculty exchange programs with international institutions,\nfostering academic cooperation\nand offering faculty members valuable\ncross-cultural\nexperiences\nThrough these efforts, the IEO contributes to the university's mission of\ninternationalization, strengthening academic ties and global perspectives at NUCES.\nCollaboration with international Universities\nIn an effort to\nstrengthen global academic ties, NUCES has actively pursued collaborations\nwith international universities through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)\nOne such\nsuccessful partnership is with Villa College University, Maldives.\nAdditionally,\nMoUs\nare\ncurrently\nin\nprogress\nwith\ntwo\nprestigious\ninstitutions\nthe\nUniversity\nof Evora;\nPortugal,\nand\nthe University\nof Peradeniya,\nSri\nLanka:\nThese\npartnerships aim to foster academic cooperation, research initiatives, and cross-cultural\nexchange:\nPage 76 of 85\nprize\nkey\ngain" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 77, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Chapter-8 Financial Support to Students\nA.\nInternal Sponsorships\n1.\nMerit Scholarships for Bachelor Students\nMerit scholarship is awarded to the Top Three position holders of each Examination\nBoard. Scholarship is also offered to the\nthree position holders in the NU admission\nmerit list of each campus. Students awarded merit Scholarship, 100% tuition fee for 8\nregular semesters must maintain a CGPA ofZ 3.00 in each semester:\n2.\nStudy Loan\nRealizing that fees may not be affordable for some of the students, FAST-NU arranges\nfinancial assistance in the form of interest-free study loans for bright indigent students.\nRules for Internal Sponsorships\nInternal sponsorships are available for Studying in regular semesters (spring and Fall):\nThe following is the maximum number of semesters for which it can be availed:\nBachelor' s\n8 semesters\nMaster' s\n4 semesters\nPhD\n6 semesters\nii.\nIt shall not be available for repeat or withdrawn courses. This implies that it is available\nfor studying a course only once:\njii.\nIt is\nsuspended if the student's CGPA falls below the minimum specified to avoid\nwarning and shall be restored upon getting out of warning by improvement in CGPA\niv_\nIt shall be limited to tuition fee only.\nB. External Sponsorships\n1. Provincial Assistance\nAwarded as per provincial laws and regulations.\nSindh Government Endowment Board Scholarships\nPunjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) Scholarships\nBaluchistan Government Endowment Board Scholarship\n2.\nHEC Scholarships for MS and PhD students\nThe Higher Education\nCommission (HEC) provides liberal scholarships to students\ndesirous of studying for MS and PhD degrees at this university The scholarship covers\ntuition\nmonthly stipend, and book allowance:\n3.\nOSAF Scholarships\nOSAF (Old Students\nAssociation of FAST) arranges financial assistance for those\nstudents who cannot afford to pay their full fee:\n4.\nFANA Scholarship\nFAST Alumni of North America provide funds for financial assistance for students who\ncannot afford to pay their full fee:\nPage 77 of 85\ntop\nfee," }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 78, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "5.\nIhsan Trust Financial Assistance\nIhsan Trust financial assistance for students who cannot afford to pay their full fee:\n6.\nOther Scholarships\nIn addition to the above scholarships there are various community-based scholarships\noffered\nby\nvarious\ncommittees\nand\nfoundations\nsuch\nas,\nMemon\nCommunity\nScholarships, Bohra Community Scholarships, Agha Khan Foundation Scholarships,\nIhsan Trust Sponsorship, General Refaqat Memorial Scholarship, etc:\nTransport Facility\nChiniot-Faisalabad Campus\nThe University has arranged buses to operate between the campus and designated points in\nvarious localities of Faisalabad: This transport facility is available on self-finance basis.\nIslamabad Campus\nA\nfew private transporters operate mini-buses between the campus and designated points in\nvarious localities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on self-finance basis.\nThe university also\nprovides\nlimited number of buses to\nand\nstudents from selected points on self-\nfinance basis.\nKarachi Campus\nThe University arranges secure and safe, comfortable buses and coasters to pick students\nfrom selected points in different localities of Karachi: The transport facility is available on\nsubsidized self-finance basis.\nPeshawar Campus\nThe university provides limited transport facility to pick and drop students from selected\npoints in Peshawar City to the campus This facility is available on self-finance basis.\nPage 78 of 85\npick\ndrop" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 79, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Chapter-8 Industrial Collaboration\nDuring the reporting period from July 1, 2023,to June 30,2024,the Career Services Office\nat FAST-NUCES spearheaded multiple initiatives to strengthen industrial linkages and\nfacilitate students' transition from academia to industry.\nachievements include\n2.\nAlumni Homecoming Event\nA\nwell-attended gathering on December 30, 2023, reconnected alumni with their\nalma mater: The event was a gathering of about 800 alumni and\nfaculty connecting\nwith one another and re-living their times\n3.\nRecruitment Drives\nCareem On July 7, 2023, Careem conducted a recruitment drive for BS and\nMS students at FAST-NUCES. The process featured an on-campus, rigorous\nselection procedure that included interviews\nand assessments, providing\nstudents\nwith\nan\nopportunity\nto\njoin\na\nleading\ntechnology-driven\norganization:\n10x Engineers A recruitment drive for 1Ox Engineers was held on July 19,\n2023.\nThe\nevent\nfeatured on-spot hiring\ntests followed\nby\nimmediate\ninterviews, allowing qualified candidates to secure roles o the same\nemphasizing efficiency and merit-based selection.\nVyroverse\nCampus\nAmbassador\nProgram\nOn\nOctober\n10,\n2023,\nVyroverse launched its Campus Ambassador Program at FAST-NUCES.\nThis initiative engaged students in leadership-oriented roles, offering them\nopportunities to develop professional skills while representing the company\nOn\ncampus:\nQLU\nA recruitment drive for QLU\nwas conducted on February 16,\n2024.\nThe drive aimed to connect students with job opportunities in a dynamic and\ninnovative\nwork\nenvironment; fostering professional\ngrowth\nfor\nthe\nparticipants.\nMCG Technologies\nMCG Technologies organized multiple recruitment\nactivities at FAST-NUCES. Pre-shortlisted candidates were interviewed for\nvarious job roles earlier; and an additional recruitment drive\nwas held on\nFebruary 19, 2024,to identify and onboard talent for diverse positions.\nZones IT On February 29, 2024, Zones IT conducted a recruitment drive on\ncampus. Students participated in interviews and assessments to explore job\nopportunities, benefiting from direct interaction with the company' s hiring\nteam:\nSignatics A recruitment drive for Signatics was held on March 5, 2024. This\ninitiative provided students with the chance to showcase their technical and\nprofessional competencies to secure roles in a growing organization.\nCareem Engineering On March 4, 2024, Careem Engineering conducted a\nspecialized recruitment drive for engineering roles The process included on-\ncampus recruitment tests that evaluated candidates' technical expertise and\nproblem-solving abilities, paving the\nway for them to join\na\nprominent\nengineering team\nSystems\nLimited\nOn\nMarch\n8,\n2024,\nSystems\nLimited\nconducted\na\nrecruitment drive at FAST-NUCES, offering students opportunities to join\none of Pakistan' s\nleading IT and consulting firms.\nPage 79 of 85\nKey\nday," }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 80, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Coca-Cola\nIcecek\nX\nFAST\nOn\nMarch\n21, 2024, this flagship\ntrainee\nprogram recruitment drive connected students with Coca-Cola Icecek's CCI\nNext Talent Program:\nTrainees\nthe opportunity to work for 12 months\nin core functions like Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Human Resources,\nand Finance. Open to\nBachelor' s\nstudents in Engineering, Management\nSciences;\nSocial\nSciences;\nand\nFinance,\nthe\nprogram\nemphasized\nprofessional development in a global corporate environment:\n4.\nProfessional Development Initiatives /Seminars\nA\nseminar\non\nresume\nwriting\nand\ninterview\nskills\nwas\nconducted\nin\ncollaboration with Career Launchpad for Technical and Business Writing\nstudents.\nA session on \"Essentials of Effective Leadership,\" organized in collaboration\nwith HR Consultants, featured Dr: Nazmul Huda delivering an impactful talk\non October 11, 2023.\nA\nworkshop\non\n'Human-Centric\nDesign\nThinking;'\nconducted\nin\ncollaboration with Digital Miles on October 13, 2023, engaged both faculty\nand students in innovative problem-solving approaches\nOn November 16, 2023, the State Bank of Pakistan conducted an engaging\nsession titled \"Promising Careers in the State Bank\nThe session provided\nstudents\nwith valuable insights into\ncareer\nopportunities in the banking\nsector; highlighting\nroles, growth trajectories, and skillsets essential for\nbuilding\na\nsuccessful career in the institution.\nThe Career Services Office organized\na visit\nby the Anti-Narcotics Force\n(ANF_\nto FAST-NUCES. The ANF team provided comprehensive guidance\nto university staff 0n identifying various types of narcotics, their harmful\neffects, and strategies\nfor prevention, contributing\nto\na\nsafer\nand\nmore\ninformed campus environment:\nAn awareness session was conducted for students and\nfaculty to introduce\nand explain the role of the Ombudsman Secretariat: The session aimed to\nfamiliarize attendees with its functions, highlighting how\nit\nserves\nas\na\nmediator for addressing grievances and ensuring justice in administrative\nmatters_\nSyed Affan, Senior Consultant at Emumba, conducted a seminar on February\n21, 2024, discussing advancements in\n\"Generative\nAI\nand\nIT\"\nand\nits\ntransformative role in\ntechnology:\nBarkan Saeed, Founder of VizTech Solutions, delivered an inspiring talk on\nFebruary 28, 2024,titled \"How to Be a Good Professional;\" highlighting the\nessential qualities and mindset required for success in the tech industry.\nTaher Hussain,\nMember of the\nAssociation\nfor Coaching delivered\nan\ninsightful session focusing 0n techniques to communicate ideas effectively\non 31st January, 2024.\nAbdul Khaliq Khan, Head of Talent and OD\nat HBL, shared practical\nstrategies\nto\nenhance presentation abilities for professional growth\nand\nsuccess 1st\nJanuary, 2024.\nMs.\nHira\nZainab,\nVP\nStrategic\nAffairs delivered\nsession\non\nCareer\nReadiness for IT industry to School of Computing students.\nPage 80 of 85\ngain\nkey" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 81, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "5.\nJob Fair 2024\nThe Job Fair/Open House 2024, hosted by the Career Services Office was held at\nFAST-NUCES Islamabad Campus on April 25th, 2024. The event was a resounding\nsuccess, attracting a total of 620 graduating students who showcased their projects.\nIt provided\na\nplatform\nfor students\nto interact\nwith\n189 registered companies,\nincluding 8 consultants, facilitating networking, job opportunities, and exposure to\nindustry trends.\nThe seamless execution of the event\nwas made\npossible by the\ndedication of more than 400 ushers, whose contributions ensured\na\nsmooth and\nefficient experience for all attendees\n6.\nIndustrial Visits\nHMC Taxila Visit On November 27, 2023, FSM students visited Heavy\nMechanical Complex (HMC) in Taxila: The visit offered students a firsthand\nlook at the industrial\nmanufacturing processes and operations, enriching their\nunderstanding of engineering applications in a large-scale industrial setting:\nAttock Refinery Morgah\nVisit An industrial visit to Attock\nRefinery in\nMorgah was arranged for FSM students This opportunity allowed students\nto observe the refinery' $ operations, gaining practical insights into petroleum\nprocessing and the engineering techniques involved.\nTelenor Head Office Visit On April 29, 2024,\ngroup of students visited\nthe Telenor Head Office: This visit provided them with a unique opportunity\nto\nthe functioning of\nmajor enterprise,\nunderstand corporate\nworkflows, and\nexposure to real-world organizational structures and\noperations.\n7.\nSummer Internship Program for Cadet College Hasan Abdal\nConducted in July 2023 and June 2024, this week-long program offered Cadet\nCollege Hasan\nAbdal students\nan\nopportunity to\ndeeper insights into the\nprograms and academic offerings at FAST-NUCES.\n8.\nMemoranda of Understanding (MOUs)\nTEKenable (Pvt:) Ltd. Signed 0n August 9\n2023, this MOU establishes\nTEKenable as an industrial\ntraining and placement partner, focusing on IT\nskills, soft skills workshops, and student internships\nTrillium Information Security Systems Pvt: Ltd. Signed 0n August 11,\n2023, this MOU focuses 0n cybersecurity education, providing internship\nprograms,\nlab\nsponsorships,\nand\nopportunities\nfor final-year project\nsupervision.\nAtomCamp Signed on July 6, 2023, this MOU focuses\non collaborative\ntraining sessions for the faculty of FAST-NUCES.\nFoster\nInternational\nSchool;\nIslamabad\nThis\nMOU\noutlines faculty\ntraining and student-led technical training at Foster School;\nwith\n50% fee\ndiscount for FAST-NUCES faculty and staff children:\nMCG Technologies Signed on August 18, 2023, this MOU establishes a\nrecruitment\npartnership,\nwith\nMCG\nTechnologies offering\ninternship\nprograms, recruitment events, and exclusive job opportunities for FAST-\nNUCES students.\nPage 81 of 85\nexplore\ngain\ngain" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 82, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "UpStart Commerce Signed on September 12, 2023,this MOU strengthens\nthe collaboration between industry and academia, furthering opportunities\nfor students and faculty engagement:\nPlus-W This MOU focuses On informing graduates of FAST-NUCES about\njob opportunities in Japan and supporting their recruitment process.\nLeverify\nSigned\non\nSeptember\n20,\n2023,\nthis\nMOU\nintroduces\na\nManagement Trainee Officer (MTO) program for FAST-NUCES graduates,\nalongside\nplacement\nand\ninternship\nopportunities\nto\nenhance\ncareer\nprospects.\nAl-Burhan Signed on October 31,2023,this MOU commits FAST-NUCES\nto\nallow\nAl-Burhan\nto\nconduct workshops and\nsessions\non\nSeerah\nand\nTarbiyah classes, promoting character development and spiritual growth\namong students.\nTech Vallet Pakistan Signed on April 19, 2024,this MOU provides FAST -\nNUCES students across all campuses with free access to Google Career\nCertificates, enabling them to gain essential skills in high-demand fields such\nas IT, data analysis, and digital marketing:\nRapidev Signed 0n April 2, 2024, this MOU establishes\npartnership for\ninternships, placements,\nand mentorship, providing\nFAST students\nand\ngraduates with career guidance and industry experience:\nApex Consultants Signed on\n21,2024,this MOU aims to equip FAST\ngraduates with the essential skills required to land jobs in the US job market\nthrough mentorship and career guidance boot camps.\nTimes Consultants Signed\non\n17, 2024, this MOU provides free\nguidance to FAST-NUCES students pursuing studies abroad, helping them\nnavigate\nthe\ncomplexities\nof\ninternational\neducation\nand\ncareer\nopportunities.\nAIPS Signed on May\n2024, this MOU promotes fully funded training\nprograms for faculty and students in the US, including scholarly exchanges,\ncollaborative research, and lectureslseminars.\nAgile Conference Pakistan FAST-NUCES hosted the Agile Conferences in\n2023 and 2024,both executed and liaised through the Career Services Office,\nwhere industry professionals from across the nation were trained on agile\nmethodologies\n9.\nCollaborative Research and Development\nThrough continuous collaboration and an ongoing MoU with UpStart Commerce,\nFAST-NUCES final-year\nstudents from\n2023\nand\n2024 successfully\nsecured\nindustry-related research projects funded by the company.\n10.Alumni Engagement and Networking\nAlumni session and talk held on November 10, 2023, reconnecting alumni\nwith their alma mater.\nAlumni\nAssociation\nmeeting\non\nDecember\n12,\n2023,\nto\ndiscuss\nHomecoming preparations.\nHosted\na\ncricket\nmatch\nfor partner organizations, including\nBentley,\nContour; and Comrex, fostering networking:\nThe CSO team attended 3 OPEN Islamabad networking events to meet the\nindustry leaders and foster collaboration.\nPage 82 of 85\nMay\nMay\n24," }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 83, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "11.Outreach Activities\nFacilitated the visit of Beaconhouse College students to FAST-NUCES\ndepartments.\nRepresented\nFAST-NUCES\nat the\nCareer\n2024\nat the Pak-China\nFriendship Center:\nHosted Silver Oaks School students\non\nJune\n4, 2024, to introduce the\nprograms offered at FAST-NUCES.\nRepresented FAST-NUCES at the Beaconhouse Potohar Campus College\nFair.\n12.Special Initiatives\nHosted the Islamabad United team on May 3, 2024, to celebrate their PSL\nvictory.\nHeld\ndiscussions\nwith\nthe\nNigerian\nVice\nAmbassador\nto\ncollaboration opportunities for Nigerian students.\nThe Career Services Office at FAST-NUCES has consistently demonstrated its commitment\nto bridging the gap between academia and industry through a wide range of initiatives. From\nhosting impactful\nawareness sessions\nand\nrecruitment\ndrives\nto\nfostering meaningful\npartnerships through MoUs, the CSO has provided students with invaluable opportunities\nfor professional growth and development: Moving forward, the CSO aims to\nits\noutreach\nand strengthen these engagements, ensuring that FAST-NUCES\ncontinues\nto\nproduce future-ready graduates who are equipped to lead and innovate in their respective\nfields.\nPage 83 of 85\nExpo\nexplore\nexpand" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 84, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "Chapter-9 Health Care Facilities\nFAST-NUCES Administration is fully conscious of facilitating its employees within its\nresources_\nEmployees Health Insurance Scheme was launched to provide the best health\ncare facilities to the employees of NUCES.\nThe\nhas proved enormously beneficial\nfor the university employees and their families. Health Insurance Coverage is provided to\nall\nfaculty\nmembers,\nofficers\nand\nadministrative\nstaff\nof\nFAST-NUCES\nfor\ncost\neffectiveness and timely medical facilitation:\nThe FAST NUCES CFD campus has on campus medical centre:\nThe centre is providing\nillness and injuries 0n an outpatient basis while also providing wellness education to the\ncampus community. MBBS doctor\nwith male and female nursing staff; Paramedic\nexamining the patients in daytime and round the clock\nFor routine health care matters and first aid at FAST-NUCES PWR campus, the campus\noperates multiple first aid boxes located at different offices of the campus, including the\nhostel. Inventory and operational control is maintained, with contents recommended by\nrescue 1122. The campus is in close of proximity of 13 general and specialized, private and\ngovernment hospitals,\nall\nwithin\n3\nkm radius.\nOne university vehicle and on-campus\nresident driver are dedicated towards meeting emergency needs of employees and students.\nAn in-house health\ncare\nfacility is not yet possible due to shortage of space\nFor this,\nconsiderations have been made for incorporation in updated master plan of the campus.\nFAST NUCES (Karachi Campus) provides quality health care facilities on its campus. The\nmedical room includes BP operations, nebulizer; oxygen cylinder; bed, sugar test machine,\nwalker; first aid box facility, and\na\nwide range of medicines. We also have highly skilled\nmedical professionals\nwho\nare\ncommitted\nto\nproviding\nquality\nhealthcare services.\nEmployees Health Insurance Scheme is also available for university employees and their\nfamilies.\nApart\nfrom\nthis\nwe\nalso\narrange\nworkshops\nand\nblood\ndonation\ncamps\nin\ncollaboration with reputed hospitals of the country including AKUH, Indus Hospital, and\nFatima Foundation. From Lst July 2023 to 30th June 2024,1073 students and 164 employees\nhave availed the medical facility.\nLahore campus of FAST-NUCES offers following services\nIndoor Hospitalization Insurance\nCovers hospitalization expenses for employees and dependents including spouse,\nchildren & parents.\nReimbursement for hospital bills, surgeries, and medical procedures\nDiscount (up to 20%) at medical consultation, Lab tests and other services at all\nhospitals.\nOutdoor Medical Reimbursement\nReimburses expenses for outpatient medical services\nCovers consultations, diagnostics, and medication\nReimbursement covers employees and dependents including spouse, children &\nparents.\nPage 84 of 85\nPolicy\nalong\npanel" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 85, "file": "1. Annual Report 2023-24.pdf", "content": "In-house Medical Center\nAvailability of MBBS Doctor & Male Nurse\nProvides on-site medical consultations and treatment\nAvailability of MBBS doctor & ONE male nurse\nOperating hours: 8.00 AM to 4.00 PM\nFree health services\nUrgent medical care\nHealth counseling\nDiagnostics referral\nScreenings & risk assessment\nBP & blood sugar checks\nWeight machine\nSick leave evaluation\nFor routine health care\nmatters and first aid,\nthe Peshawar campus of FAST-NUCES\noperates multiple first aid boxes located at different offices of the campus, including the\nhostel. Inventory and operational control is maintained, with contents recommended by\nrescue 1122. The campus is in close of proximity of 13 general and specialized, private and\ngovernment hospitals,\nall within\n3\nkm\nradius.\nOne university vehicle\nand on-campus\nresident driver are dedicated towards meeting emergency needs of employees and students.\nAn in-house health care facility is not yet possible due to shortage of space.\nFor this,\nconsiderations have been made for incorporation in updated master plan of the campus.\nPage 85 of 85" }, { "type": "text", "page": 1, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Basic understanding \nof a company\u2019s \nfinancial statements\nSeptember 2020" }, { "type": "image", "page": 1, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_1_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 1, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_1_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 1, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_1_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 2, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "2\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nTable of contents\nWhat are financial statements? \n3\nBalance sheet\n5\nIncome statement \n16\nCashflow statement\n24\n2" }, { "type": "image", "page": 2, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_2_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 2, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_2_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 2, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_2_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 3, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "What are financial \nstatements?\n3\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials" }, { "type": "text", "page": 4, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "4\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nFinancial statements are written records that illustrates the business activities and the financial performance of a company. In\nmost cases they are audited to ensure accuracy for tax, financing, or investing purposes. \nA methodically work through of the three financial statements in order to assess the Financial health of a company. \nBalance Sheet\nIncome Statement\nStatement of Cash Flows\nThe financial statements \n\u2022 Statement of financial position\n\u2022 Statement of operation/profit and loss\nBalance Sheet is a snapshot at a point in time. On the top half you \nhave the company\u2019s assets and on the bottom half its liabilities and \nShareholders\u2019 Equity (or Net Worth). The assets and liabilities are \ntypically listed in order of liquidity and separated between current and \nnon-current.\nThe income statement covers a period of time, such as a quarter or \nyear. It illustrates the profitability of the company from an accounting \n(accrual and matching) perspective. It starts with the revenue line and \nafter deducting expenses derives net income.\nThe cash flow statement look at the cash position of the company . \nIt answers it answers the questions ; How much of the organisation\u2019s\ncash goes to its creditors and shareholders? Does it keep enough for \nits own investment and growth? has 3 components cash from \noperations, cash used in investing, and cash from financing. It \n\u201cundoes\u201d all of the accounting principles and shows the cash flows of \nthe business.\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 4, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_4_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 5, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Balance sheet\n5\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials" }, { "type": "text", "page": 6, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "6\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nSimplified Balance Sheet\nAssets\nCurrent assets\nCash\n20,000\nAccounts receivable\n3,000\nInventory\n60,000\nPrepaid expenses\n11,000\nTotal current assets\n94,000\nNon current assets\nProperty plant & \nequipment \n110,000\nIntangible assets\n10,000\nTotal non current assets \n120,000\nTotal assets\n214,000\nLiabilities\nCurrent liabilities \nAccounts payable \n2,000\nAccrued expenses\n1,000\nTotal current liabilities\n3,000\nNon current liabilities\n11,000\nBank loan\n100,000\nShareholder equity\nCommon shares\n89,000\nRetained Earnings\n11,000\nTotal liabilities and \nshareholders equity\n214,000\nCurrent vs non-current\nCurrent\nAssets\nBalance sheet\nThe Balance sheet has \n3 main categories:\nAssets\nLiabilities\nEquity\nAssets\n\u2022 Expected to be converted into \ncash in less than 1 year \n\u2022 Accounts receivable, inventory\nLiabilities\n\u2022 Will be paid in less than 1 year\n\u2022 Trade accounts payable\nNon-current\nAssets\n\u2022 Expected to be held greater \nthan 1 year\n\u2022 Property, plant, and equipment\nLiabilities\n\u2022 Repayment terms longer than \n1 year\n\u2022 Loan repayable over a 5 year \nperiod\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 6, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_6_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 7, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "7\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nSee accompanying notes.\nIllustrative balance sheet (assets )\nCurrent\nAssets\n\u2022 Expected to be converted into \ncash in less than 1 year \n\u2022 Accounts receivable, inventory\nNon-current\nAssets\n\u2022 Expected to be held greater than \n1 year\n\u2022 Property, plant, and equipment" }, { "type": "image", "page": 7, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_7_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 7, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_7_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 7, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_7_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 8, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "8\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n8\nCash and Investments\n\u2022 Investments in equity or \ndebt instruments to be \nheld for capital gain and/or \nincome\nCash and investments\nA company will hold external investments for two reasons:\n\u2022 Excess cash\n\u2022 Accumulating cash to make a large purchase\nA company can also make internal investments\n\u2022 (less than year)\nInternal \ninvestments\nLong term\nShort term\nExternal \ninvestments\n\u2022 (more than year)\n\u2022 Investment in subsidiaries, \nassociates and joint \nventures\n8\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 8, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_8_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 8, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_8_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 8, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_8_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 9, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "9\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nIntangible Asset\nIntangible assets are items of value that are \nused to generate revenues and have no \nphysical substance. \nUnearned/Differed Revenue\nUnearned revenue arises when a company \nsells something it has not yet delivered e.g. \nlicenses, subscriptions 12 month \nsubscription sold for $1,200 in January:\nGoodwill\n\u2022 Non-current asset\n\u2022 Company has intangible Value\ne.g. brand, customers,intellectual capital\nIf a company is purchased for more than \nthe fair value of net assets (assets less \nliabilities):\nPurchase price\nX\nFair value of net assets acquired\n(X)\nGoodwill\nX\nEarned:\n$100\n$300 $600 $900 $1,200\nJan\nMar\nJun\nSep\nDec\nUnearned $1,100 $900 $600 $300 $0\nOther assets \nTrademarks\nPatents\nCopyrights\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 9, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_9_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 10, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "10\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nCurrent\nLiabilities\n\u2022 Will be paid in less than 1 year\n\u2022 Trade accounts payable\nNon-current\nLiabilities\n\u2022 Repayment terms longer than 1 \nyear\n\u2022 Loan repayable over a 5 year \nperiod\nIllustrative balance sheet (liabilities)\nSee accompanying notes." }, { "type": "image", "page": 10, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_10_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 10, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_10_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 10, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_10_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 11, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "11\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nNew buildings\nBuilding \nimprovements\nLeasehold \nimprovements\nOther liabilities \nCommitments\nCommitments are future obligations that a company agrees to. \nContingencies\nContingencies are liabilities that may or may not happen, depending \non circumstance.\ne.g. lawsuit\nThe liability must be recorded if:\n1.A loss will be suffered in the future\n2.The loss amount can be reasonably estimated\nIf not, just disclose a note.\nContingent gains are never recorded in financial statements.\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 11, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_11_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 11, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_11_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 11, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_11_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 11, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_11_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 11, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_11_img_4.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 12, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "12\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nIllustrative balance sheet (statement of shareholder\u2019s equity)\nSee accompanying notes." }, { "type": "image", "page": 12, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_12_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 12, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_12_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 12, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_12_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 12, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_12_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 13, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "13\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nCommon shares\n\u2022 Allow for participation in the profits of the \ncompany\n\u2013 Comes in the form of a dividend\n\u2022 Allow for voting rights in a company\n\u2013 One vote for every share held\n\u2022 If dissolved, any residual amount after \neveryone else is paid would go to the \ncommon shareholders\nPreferred shares\nAuthorised shares\n\u2022 The total number of shares a \ncompany can sell\nCommon vs preferred shares\nOutstanding (Issued) shares\n\u2022 The total number of shares a \ncompany has sold/issued\n\u2022 Offer investors a fixed dividend\n\u2013 It may not be paid annually\n\u2022 Will accumulate/pay before common share \ndividends\n\u2022 Most businesses don\u2019t issue because they \nare viewed as debt with a tax disadvantage\n\u2013 Dividends do not reduce taxable income\nSee accompanying notes.\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 13, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_13_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 13, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_13_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 13, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_13_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 13, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_13_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 13, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_13_img_4.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 13, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_13_img_5.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 14, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "14\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nAspects of the Equity \nPar\nReceives\nContributed surplus\nPaid-up share capital (180,000 x 25\u00a2)\n$45,000\nContributed surplus (180,000 x 15\u00a2)\n$27,000\ne.g. 180,000 shares 40\u00a2/each 25\u00a2/par\nAspects of the equity \nContributed Surplus\nOther comprehensive income\nOther comprehensive income (OCI):\n\u2022 certain company gains and losses that are not always recorded \nthrough the income statement\ne.g. unrealised gains and losses on investments and hedging \ninstruments\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 14, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_14_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 14, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_14_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 14, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_14_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 15, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Understanding the \nincome statement \nand cash flow \n15\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials" }, { "type": "text", "page": 16, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Income statement\n16\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials" }, { "type": "text", "page": 17, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "17\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nThe Income statement has 3 main sections:\nIncome Statement\nRevenues\nExpenses\nProfit or loss" }, { "type": "image", "page": 17, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_17_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 17, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_17_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 18, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "18\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nVS\nSingle step vs multi-step income statements\nSingle Step\nMultiple Step\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 18, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_18_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 18, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_18_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 18, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_18_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 19, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "19\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nOperating \nProfit \nEPS \u2013Investor \nRatio\nNet Operating \nProfit \nOCI-other \ngains and \nlosses \nThe Illustrative income statement" }, { "type": "image", "page": 19, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_19_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 19, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_19_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 20, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "20\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n(e.g. materials used in manufacturing)\nCost of goods sold or Cost of sales:\n\u2022 May be shown as summarised line item \n\u2022 May be broken Down to its expense items \nDirect Materials\nDirect Labor\nDirect overhead \n(e.g. professional services delivered)\n(to the production of the goods or services) \nCost of sales\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 20, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_20_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 20, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_20_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 21, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "21\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nAdvertising and \npromotion cost\nLegal, Insurance and \naccounting expenses. \nOffice supplies\nOther related \nexpenses. \nSelling, general and administrative expenses.\nSelling, general and administrative, or SG&A contains a large number of expense items such as:\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 21, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_21_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 22, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "22\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nGains and losses \nGains and losses may appear separately or grouped after all \noperating items under \u201cother income or expenses\u201d. They are related \nto activities that are incidental to operations such as:\nSale of Investments\nForeign exchange translations\nFinancial Instrument transactions\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 22, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_22_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 22, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_22_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 23, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "23\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nOther aspects of the Income Statement\nOther comprehensive income (OCI):\n\u2022 certain company gains and losses that are not always recorded \nthrough the income statement\ne.g. unrealised gains and losses on investments and hedging \ninstruments\nOther comprehensive income\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 23, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_23_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 23, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_23_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 24, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Cashflow statement\n24\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials" }, { "type": "text", "page": 25, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "25\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nThe cash flow statement \nDay-to-day business operations;\nRevenues and expenses that have been \ncollected and paid during the year\nDepreciation and amortisation are not included. \nNon-current assets that support the business:\n\u2022 Property, plant and equipment \n\u2022 Business acquisitions\nTransactions regarding shares or debt.\nCompany raises funds by either borrowing or \nissuing shares. \nStatement of cash flows demonstrates:\n\u2022 Where cash is being generated \n\u2022 Where cash is being used in the business\nOperating\nInvesting\nFinancing\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 25, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_25_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 26, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "26\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nStatement of Cash Flows\nThe transactions are sorted by activity type:\nOperating\nInvesting\nFinancing\nThe closing cash balance \nAll cash transactions\nThe opening cash balance\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 26, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_26_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 27, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "27\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nDirect method \nDirect method of cash flow starts with cash transactions. \n(Transactions are separated into cash received and cash \npaid.)\nIndirect method \nIndirect method of cash flow starts with net income.\n(Non-cash adjustments are then added.)\nDirect method vs Indirect method \nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 27, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_27_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 27, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_27_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 27, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_27_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 28, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "28\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nNet cash provided by \noperating activities\nChanges in working capital \nPPE Investment \nFinancing \nrequirement/surplus\nRepresents operating \u2018lifeblood\u2019 of business after paying necessary outgoings for financing \nand tax\nShows whether business is absorbing funds for working capital or releasing them. Trend \nmay indicate ether financial stress or loose control over working capital \nCompanies must invest in PPE to maintain their productive capacity.\nA downward trend may indicate a declining company. Identify the necessary sustainable \nlevel of expenditure. \nShows whether internally generated funds are sufficient to cover investments made in fixed \nassets and businesses. Continuous deficits indicate that growth depends on regular \ninjections of external finance. \nKey elements in a cash flow statement\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 28, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_28_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 29, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "29\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nSee accompanying notes.\nFor full disclosure:\nNotes are provided to allow the \nreader of the financial statements to \nunderstand and make judgements of \nfinancial activities of the company.\nThe Full Disclosure Principle" }, { "type": "image", "page": 29, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_29_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 29, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_29_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 29, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_29_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 30, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "30\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nIndirect Information\nCompany \naccounting \nstandards\nHow inventory & \ninvestments are \nvalued\nFinancial \ninstruments\nRevenue is \nrecognized\nProperty, plant & \nequipment is \namortized\nAny other\npolicies\nA breakdown of the \ntypes of investments\nDebt and financial \ninstruments\nWhat is included in:\nInventory\nIntangible assets\nPP&E\nIncome taxes\nNotes of indirect information:\n\u2022 Help provide the entire financial picture of \nan organisation\n\u2022 Not related to the numbers in the financial \nstatements\nCommitments\nContingencies\nStock based\ncompensation plans\nThree Key Financial Statements Notes\nSignificant Accounting Policies\nDirect Information\nIndirect Information\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 30, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_30_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 31, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "31\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nPerformance Ratio \n\u2022 Net Profit margin, \n\u2022 return on assets (ROA)\n\u2022 return on equity(ROE)\n\u2022 return on capital employed (ROCE), \n\u2022 gross margin ratios\n\u2022 Efficiency (\n\u2022 Solvency Ratios\n\u2022 Current ratio= Current assets/Current \nliabilities\n\u2022 Leverage or Gearing\n\u2022 Operating cash flow/Interest paid\n\u2022 Operating cash flow/Dividends paid \n\u2022 Operating cash flow/Operating profit\n\u2022 Dividend yield,\n\u2022 P/E ratio, \n\u2022 earnings per share (EPS),\n\u2022 dividend payout ratio\nRatio Analysis \nThe Ratio analysis is a quantitative method of gaining insight into a company's liquidity, operational efficiency, and profitability by studying its \nfinancial statements such as the balance sheet and income statement. Ratio analysis is a cornerstone of fundamental equity analysis.\nSolvency Ratios\nInvestor Ratios" }, { "type": "image", "page": 31, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_31_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 32, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "32\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nThe benefits of an annual report\nThe annual report contains a significant amount of information:\nFinancial\n\u2022 Management discussion & \nanalysis(MD&A)\n\u2022 Financial statements\n\u2022 Notes to financial statements\n\u2022 Messages from the Chair, CEO\n\u2022 Corporate profile \n\u2022 MD&A\n\u2022 Risk and control processes and analysis\nNon-financial\nOperational \nperformance\nFinancial \nperformance\nStrategic \ndirection\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 32, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_32_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 32, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_32_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 33, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "33\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nLetters to the \nshareholders\n01.\nBusiness description\n02.\nManagement\u2019s \nDiscussion and \nAnalysis (MD&A)\n03.\nReporting on internal \ncontrols\n04.\nAudit report\n05.\nBalance sheet, \nIncome Statement \nand Statement of \nCash Flows\n06.\nNotes to the financial \nstatements\n07.\nEarnings per share\n08.\nEarnings per share\nListing of directors of \nthe company\n09.\nContents of an annual report\nThe annual report will always include:\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "image", "page": 33, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_33_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 34, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "34\nPwC | Basic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nActs as sort of variance \nanalysis\nExplains company \nperformance\nLists future actions to be \ntaken\nIdentifies the key risk \nfacing the organization\nManagement discussion and analysis\nMD&A provides information regarding past performance and future strategic direction" }, { "type": "image", "page": 34, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_34_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 34, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "image_file": "page_34_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 35, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "pwc.com/jm\nThank you\n\u00a9 2020 PricewaterhouseCoopers. All rights reserved. PwC refers to the Jamaica member firm, and may sometimes refer to the PwC network. Each member firm is a \nseparate legal entity. 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"file": "2. financials.pdf", "table_data": [ [ "" ], [ "" ] ] }, { "type": "table", "page": 31, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "table_data": [ [ "", null ], [ "", "" ] ] }, { "type": "table", "page": 32, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "table_data": [ [ "", null ], [ "", "" ] ] }, { "type": "table", "page": 32, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "table_data": [ [ "", "" ] ] }, { "type": "table", "page": 33, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "table_data": [ [ "", null ], [ "", "" ] ] }, { "type": "table", "page": 34, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "table_data": [ [ "", null ], [ "", "" ] ] }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 1, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Basic understanding\nof a company s\nfinancial statements\nSeptember 2020\npwc" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 2, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Table of contents\nWhat are financial statements?\n3\nBalance sheet\n5\nIncome statement\n16\nCashflow statement\n24\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 3, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "What are financial\nstatements?\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 4, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "The financial statements\nFinancial statements are written records that illustrates the business activities and the financial performance of a company: In\nmost cases they are audited to ensure accuracy for tax, financing, or investing purposes:\nmethodically work through of the three financial statements in order to assess the Financial health f a company:\nBalance Sheet\nis a snapshot at a point in time. On the\nhalf you\nBalance Sheet\nhave the company's assets and on the bottom half its liabilities and\nShareholders' Equity (or Net Worth): The assets and liabilities are\nStatement of financial position\ntypically listed in order of liquidity and separated between current and\nnon-current:\nIncome Statement\nThe income statement covers a period of time, such as a quarter or\nIt illustrates the profitability of the company from an accounting\nStatement of operationlprofit and loss\n(accrual and matching) perspective. It starts with the revenue line and\nafter deducting expenses derives net income.\nStatement of Cash Flows\nThe cash flow statement\nlook at the cash position of the company\nIt answers it answers the questions\nHow much of the organisation's\ncash goes to its creditors and shareholders?\nDoes it keep enough for\nits own investment and growth?\nhas 3 components\ncash from\noperations, cash used in investing, and cash from financing:\nIt\n\"undoes'\nall of the accounting principles and shows the cash flows of\nthe business.\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\ntop\nyear." }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 5, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Balance sheet\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 6, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Balance sheet\nThe Balance sheet has\nSimplified Balance Sheet\nCurrent vs non-current\n3 main categories:\nAssets\nLiabilities\nCurrent\nCurrent assets\nCurrent liabilities\nAssets\nAssets\nCash\n20,000\nAccounts payable\n2,000\nExpected to be converted into\nAccounts receivable\n3,000\nAccrued expenses\n1,000\ncash in less than\nyear\nLiabilities\nInventory\n60,000\nTotal current liabilities\n3,000\nAccounts receivable, inventory\nPrepaid expenses\n11,000\nNon current liabilities\n11,000\nEquity\nTotal current assets\n94,000\nBank loan\n100,000\nLiabilities\nNon current assets\nShareholder equity\nWill be\nin less than 1\nyear\nProperty plant &\n110,000\nCommon shares\n89,000\nTrade accounts payable\nequipment\nRetained Earnings\n11,000\nIntangible assets\n10,000\nTotal liabilities and\n214,000\nNon-current\nTotal non current assets\n120,000\nshareholders equity\nAssets\nTotal assets\n214,000\nExpected to be held greater\nthan\nyear\nProperty, plant; and equipment\nLiabilities\nRepayment terms longer than\n1 year\nLoan repayable over a 5 year\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\npaid" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 7, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Illustrative balance sheet (assets )\nConsolidated Statement of Financial Positon\nYeal ended JO June 2019\ns'0ou\n2018\n2019\nAssets\nCurrent Assets\nCurrent\nInventorles\n2,.199,273\n3,225,686\nReceivables and prepayments\n2,302,693\n2,585,519\nAssets\nInvesiment securilies\n269,530\n130,385\nCash and short-term deposits\n3,968,075\n3,974545\nExpected to be converted into\n8,739.571\n9.916.135\nNon-Current Assets\ncash in less than\nyear\nProperty; plant and equipment\n6,775.,727\n6,72+278\nInvestment In assocates\n593.961\nAccounts receivable; inventory\nLoans receivable\n165,545\nInvestment securities\n215,760\n379,060\n6,991,487\n7,862.844\nTotal Assets\n15,731,058\n17,778.979\nLiabilities\nCurrent Liabilities\nTrade and other payables\n3,873,.904\n3,336,064\nShort-term borrowings\n376,686\n485,724\nTaxation payable\n362,940\n41969\n4,613,530\n4,266.757\nNon-current\nNon-Current Liabilities\nDeferred tax liabilllles\n257,430\n213,511\nBorrowings\n2.169.937\n2213.130\nAssets\n2,427.367\n2,426,641\nTotal Liabilities\n7,040.897\n6,693.398\nExpected to be held greater than\nEquity\n1 year\nCapital and reserves attributable t0\nthe company'$ equity holders\nShare capltal\n192,647\n192,647\nProperty, plant; and equipment\nCapital reserve\n119,946\n130,832\nTranslation reserve\n30.,086\n29,048\nRetained earnings\n7,347.482\n9,733,054\nTotal Equlty\n8,690.161\n11,085.581\nTotal Liabilities and Equity\n415,731,.058\n17,778.979\nSee accompanying notes_\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 8, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Cash and investments\nA\ncompany will hold external investments for two reasons:\nExcess cash\nAccumulating cash to make a large purchase\ncompany can also make internal investments\nInvestments in equity or\nInvestment in subsidiaries,\ndebt instruments to be\nassociates and joint\nheld for capital gain andlor\nventures\nincome\nExternal\nInternal\ninvestments\ninvestments\nShort term\nLong term\n(less than year)\n(more than year)\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nSource CFI" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 9, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Other assets\nGoodwill\nIntangible Asset\nUnearned/Differed Revenue\nNon-current asset\nIntangible assets are items of value that are\nUnearned revenue arises when a company\nCompany has intangible Value\nused to generate revenues and have no\nsells something it has not\ndelivered e.g:\ne.g. brand, customers,intellectual capital\nphysical substance:\nlicenses; subscriptions 12 month\nIf a company is purchased for more than\nsubscription sold for $1,200 in January:\nthe fair value of net assets (assets less\nliabilities):\nTrademarks\nEarned:\nS100\nS300\nS600 S900 S1,200\nPurchase price\nJan\nMar\nJun\nSep\nDec\nPatents\nFair value of net assets acquired\nUnearned $1,100 $900\nS600 S300\nSo\nGoodwill\nX\nCopyrights\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nyet" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 10, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Illustrative balance sheet (liabilities)\nConsolidated Statement of Financial Positon\nYeal ended JO June 2019\ns'0ou\n2018\n2019\nAssets\nCurrent Assets\nCurrent\nInventorles\n2,.199,273\n3,225,686\nReceivables and prepayments\n2,302,693\n2,585,519\nLiabilities\nInvesiment securilies\n269,530\n130,385\nCash and short-term deposits\n3,968,075\n3,974545\nWill be\nin less than\n8,739.571\n9.916.135\nyear\nNon-Current Assets\nProperty; plant and equipment\n6,775.,727\n6,72+278\nTrade accounts payable\nInvestment In assocates\n593.961\nLoans receivable\n165,545\nInvestment securities\n215,760\n379,060\n6,991,487\n7,862.844\nTotal Assets\n15,731,058\n17,778.979\nLiabilities\nCurrent Liabilities\nTrade and other payables\n3,873,.904\n3,336,064\nShort-term borrowings\n376,686\n485,724\nTaxation payable\n362,940\n41969\n4,613,530\n4,266.757\nNon-current\nNon-Current Liabilities\nDeferred tax liabilllles\n257,430\n213,511\nBorrowings\n2.169.937\n2213.130\nLiabilities\n2,427.367\n2,426,641\nTotal Liabilities\n7,040.897\n6,693.398\nRepayment terms longer than 1\nEquity\nCapital and reserves attributable t0\nyear\nthe company'$ equity holders\nShare capltal\n192,647\n192,647\nLoan repayable over a 5 year\nCapital reserve\n119,946\n130,832\nperiod\nTranslation reserve\n30.,086\n29,048\nRetained earnings\n7,347.482\n9,733,054\nTotal Equlty\n8,690.161\n11,085.581\nTotal Liabilities and Equity\n415,731,.058\n17,778.979\nSee accompanying notes_\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n10\npaid" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 11, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Other liabilities\nCommitments\nContingencies\nCommitments are future obligations that a company agrees to.\nContingencies are liabilities that may or may not happen, depending\non circumstance.\ne.g: lawsuit\nThe liability must be recorded if:\nLeasehold\nNew buildings\nimprovements\n1.A loss will be suffered in the future\n2. The loss amount can be reasonably estimated\nBuilding\nIf not; just disclose a note.\nimprovements\nContingent gains are never recorded in financial statements.\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n11" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 12, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Illustrative balance sheet (statement of shareholder's equity)\nConsolidated Statement of Financial Position\nYeal ended JO June 2019\nJS'0ou\n2018\n2019\nAssets\nCongolldated Statement o Cnanges In Equity\nCurrent Assets\nYear ilded 30 Juno 2019\nInventorles\n2,199.273\n3,225,686\nHolie\nReceivables and prepayments\n2,302,693\n2,585.519\nCoutfolling\nInvesiment securities\n269,530\n130,385\nAutnbulable [o Equily #olders 0 ule Coinpany\nMeresi\nTotal Equily\nCash and short-term deposits\n3,968,075\n3,974545\numnbet ol\nShute\nCaplal\nRetulned\nWuu sluliou\nShates\nCapilal\nReseives\nEatninos\nReseive\n8,739.571\n9.916.135\n\"00Q\n\"000\nd00\n000:\nS 0o0\ns'do0\nS0o0\nCurrent Assets\nBalance\nJuly 2017\n3,600.585\n57.927\n116,218\n7,377,182\n3,233\n5,740\n7.550,300\nProperty, plant and equipment\n6,775,727\n6,72+278\nNet promit\n2,292.961\n(36)\n2,292,925\nInvesiment In associates\n593.961\nUnrealised gain on Invesiments\n3,728\n3,728\nLoans receivable\n165,545\nExchange dlllerences on\nInvesiment securities\n215.760\n379.060\ntranslabing foreign subsidiary\n26,853\n26,853\n6,991,487\n7,862.844\nHTotal comprehensive incomne\n3,728\n2,292,961\n26,853\n(36)\n2.323,506\nTotal Assets\n15,731,058\n17,778.979\n\"3ale of ordinary shares (IPO)\n149 415\n1,134720\n1,134,720\nLiabilities\nTransactions wrlth owmers\nCurrent Liabilities\nDividends pald\n(1,30-933)\n(1,304.933)\nTrade and other payables\n3,873.904\n3,336,064\nTransfer to Owners consequent on\nShon-term borrowings\n376,686\n485,724\nreorganisaton\n(1,017.728)\n(,70-)\n(1.023,4321\nBalance at 30 June 2018\n3750,.000\n1,92,647\n119,946\n7,3347.,482\n30,086\n8,690,161\nTaxation payable\n362,940\n41969\nNet profit\n2929,322\n2,929,322\n4613,530\n4,266.757\nUnrealisec gain on invesimenis\n10,886\n10,886\nNon-Current Liabilities\nExcnange differences on\nDeferred tax liabilllies\n257,430\n213.511\ntranslatng foreign subsidiar;\n(1,0381\n(1.038)\nBorrowings\n2.169.937\n2213.130\nTotal comprenensive income\n10,886\n2,929,322\n(1,0381\n2,939.170\n2, 427,367\n2,426,641\nTransactions wilth owners\nTotal Liabilities\n7,040.897\n6,693.398\nDividends paia\n[343750)\n1543,750)\nEquity\n10,886\n2,385.572\n01,0381\n2.395.420\nCapital and reserves attributabie [0\nBalalce &t 30 June 2019\n3./50.000\n1.92\n130.832\n9,733.054\n29.048\n11.085.581\nthe company' $ equity holders\nShare capital\n1,192.647\n1,192.647\nCapital reserve\n119,946\n130.832\nTranslation reserve\n30,086\n29,048\nRetained earnings\n7,347.482\n9,733,054\nTotal Equity\n8,690.161\n11,085.581\nTotal Liabilities and Equity\n15,731,.058\n17,778.979\nSee accompanying notes_\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n12\nNon\n'at1\n5647" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 13, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Common vs\npreferred shares\nConsolidaled Stalement of Financial Position\nYear ended JO June 2019\nJS OOu\n2018\n2019\nJS'000\n2018\n2019\nAssets\nShare Capital\nAuthorised shares\nCurrent Assets\nInventorles\n2,199.273\n3,225,686\nAuthorised\nThe total number of shares a\nReceivables and prepayments\n2,302,693\n2,585,519\n4000,000,000 (2018 _ 4,000,000,000) Ordinary\nInvesiment securities\n269,530\n130,385\nstock units\ncompany can sell\nCash and short-term deposits\n3,968,075\n3,974.545\nIssued and fully paid\n8,739.571\n9.916.135\n3,750,000,000 (2018 _ 3,750,000,000) Ordinary\nOutstanding (Issued) shares\nNon-Current Assets\nstock units atno par value\nProperty, plant and equipment\n6,775,727\n6,724278\n1.192.647\n1,192,647\nThe total number of shares a\nInvesiment In assocates\n593.961\nLoans receivable\n165,545\ncompany has soldlissued\nInvestment securities\n215,760\n379.060\n6,991,487\n7,862.844\nTotal Assets\n15,731,058\n17,778,.979\nLiabilities\nCurrent Liabilities\nTrade and other payables\n3,873.904\n3,336,064\nShort-term borrowings\n376,686\n485.724\nTaxation payable\n362,940\n4969\nCommon shares\nPreferred shares\n4,613,530\n4,266,.757\nNon-Current Liabilities\nDeferred tax liabilllies\n257,430\n213,511\nAllow for participation in the profits of the\nOffer investors a fixed dividend\nBorrowings\n2,.169.937\n2213.130\n2,427.367\n2,426,641\ncompany\nIt may not be paid annually\nTotal Liabilities\n7,040.897\n6,693.398\nEquity\nComes in the form of a dividend\nWill\naccumulatelpay before common share\nCapital and reserves attributable t0\ncompany'$ equity holders\nAllow for voting rights in a company\ndividends\nShare capital\n192.647\n1.192.647\nCapital reserve\n119,946\n130,832\nOne vote for every share held\nMost businesses don't issue because they\nTranslation reserve\n30,086\n29,048\nRetalned earnings\n7,347,482\n9,733,054\nIf dissolved, any residual amount after\nare viewed as debt with a tax disadvantage\nTotal Equlty\n8,690.161\n11,085.581\nTotal Liabilities and Equity\n115.731,058\n17,778.979\neveryone else is paid would go to the\nDividends do not reduce taxable income\ncommon shareholders\nSee accompanying notes_\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n13\nthe" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 14, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Aspects of the equity\nContributed Surplus\nOther comprehensive income\nOther comprehensive income (OCI):\nContributed surplus\ncertain company gains and losses that are not always recorded\nthrough the income statement\ne.g-\nunrealised gains and losses on investments and hedging\nPar\nReceives\ninstruments\ne.g. 180,000 shares 4Ocleach 25clpar\nPaid-up share capital (180,000 x 254)\nS45,000\nContributed surplus (180,000 x 154)\nS27,000\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n14" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 15, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Understanding the\nincome statement\nand cash flow\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n15" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 16, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Income statement\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n16" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 17, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Income Statement\nThe Income statement has 3 main sections:\nRevenues\nS\nExpenses\nS\nProfit or loss\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n17" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 18, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Single step vs multi-step income statements\nSingle Step\nMultiple Step\nExample:\nExample:\nRevenue\nRevenue (+)\nGains (+\nCost of Goods Sold\nTotal revenue\nGross Profit\nCost of Goods Sold\nVS\nSelling_General & Administrative_\nSelling, General & Administrative\nOperating income\nLosses (-)\nGains (+)\nOther Expenses\nLosses\nTotal expenses\nQther Expenses_\nPre-tax income\nIncome taxes\nNet income\nIncome taxes\nNet income\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nSource CFI\n18" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 19, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "The Illustrative income statement\nConsolldaled Stalemen 0 Comprehensive ncome\nYear ended 30 June 2010\nJs'0uO\n3018\n2019\nRevenue\n24,544,049\n28.412,414\nCost of sales\n(15.421,144)\n(17,878,208)\nGross Prolit\n9,122,905\n10,534,206\nOther operating Income\n92,157\n288,656\nOperating\nSelling and distribution expenses\n(5,412.601)\n(6.124.947)\nProfit\nAdministration expenses\n(956,683)\n(1,097,.978)\nOperating Prolit\n2,845,778\n3,599,93/\nFinance income\n130,837\n119,218\nFinance costs\n(211,411)\n(230.205)\nShare of results of assoclates\n7,792\nProlit before Taxation\n2.765,204\n3,406,742\nTaxation\n(513.834)\n(567.420)\nProlit for the year Iromn continuing operations\n2.251,370\n2,929.322\nProlt from discontinued operatlons\n41,555\nNet Prolit\n2.202.925\n2.920.322\nOther Comprehensive Income\nItems that may be subsequently reclassified t0 profit or loss\nOCI-other\nNet Operating\nExchange differences on translation of foreign subsidlary\n26,853\n(1,038)\ngains and\nProfit\nUnreallsed galns o Investment securitles\n3,728\n10,886\nlosses\nTotal Comprehensive Incomne\n2323,50o\n2.930,170\nNet Prolit allributable to:\nStockholders of Wisynco Group Limited\n2.292.961\n2.929.322\nNon-controlling interest\n(36)\n2,292.925\n2.929,322\nTotal Comprehensive Incomne attributable to:\nStockholders of Wisynco Group Limited\n2.,323,542\n2.939.170\nNon-controlling interest\n(36)\nEPS -Investor\n2.323,50u\n2.930,170\nRatio\nEamnings Per Stock Unit from continuing and\ndiscontinued operations attributable t0 stockholdets of\nthe Group\nFrom continuing operations\nS\n0.61\n0.78\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\nFrom discontinued operations\n5\n0.01\nS\n19\n0.62\n0.78" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 20, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Cost of sales\nCost of goods sold or Cost of sales:\nbe shown as summarised line item\nbe broken Down to its expense items\nDirect Materials\n(e.g. materials used in manufacturing)\nDirect Labor\n(e.g. professional services delivered)\nDirect overhead\n(to the production of the goods or services)\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n20\nMay\nMay" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 21, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Selling, general and administrative expenses.\nSelling, general and administrative, or SG&A contains a large number of expense items such as:\nS\nAdvertising and\nLegal, Insurance and\nOffice supplies\nOther related\npromotion cost\naccounting expenses:\nexpenses:\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n21" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 22, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Gains and losses\nGains and losses may appear separately or grouped after all\noperating items under \"other income or expenses\"\nare related\nto activities that are incidental to operations such as:\nSale of Investments\nForeign exchange translations\nFinancial Instrument transactions\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n22\nThey" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 23, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Other aspects of the Income Statement\nOther comprehensive income\nOther comprehensive income (OCI):\n+8848u18\ncertain company gains and losses that are not always recorded\nthrough the income statement\ne.g. unrealised gains and losses on investments and hedging\ninstruments\n45\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n23" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 24, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Cashflow statement\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n24" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 25, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "The cash flow statement\nStatement of cash flows demonstrates:\nWhere cash is being generated\nWhere cash is being used in the business\nDay-to-day business operations;\nRevenues and expenses that have been\nOperating\ncollected and paid during the year\nDepreciation and amortisation are not included:\nNon-current assets that support the business:\nS\nInvesting\nProperty, plant and equipment\nBusiness acquisitions\n5\nFinancing\nTransactions regarding shares or debt:\nCompany raises funds by either borrowing or\nissuing shares.\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n25" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 26, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Statement of Cash Flows\nThe transactions are sorted by activity type:\nOperating\nThe closing cash balance\nS\nInvesting\nAll cash transactions\n5\nFinancing\nThe opening cash balance\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n26" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 27, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Direct method vs Indirect method\nDirect method\nIndirect method\nOperating activities\nOperating activities\nCash collected from customers\nNet income\nCash\nto suppliers\nAdd back depreciation and amortization\nCash\nto employees\nAdjust change in working capital balances\nCash flow from operating activities\nCash flow from operating activities\nInvesting activities\nInvesting activities\nPurchase of equipment\nPurchase of equipment\nDisposal of property\nDisposal of property\nCash flow from investing activities\nCash flow from investing activities\nFinancing activities\nIssuance of shares\nFinancing activities\nRepayment of debt\nIssuance of shares\nCash flow from financing activities\nRepayment of debt\nNet movement in cash\nCash flow from financing activities\nNet movement in cash\nDirect method of cash flow starts with cash transactions.\nIndirect method of cash flow starts with net income.\n(Transactions are separated into cash received and cash\n(Non-cash adjustments are then added.)\npaid:)\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n27\npaid\npaid" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 28, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Key elements in a cash flow statement\nNet cash provided by\nRepresents operating 'lifeblood' of business after paying necessary outgoings for financing\noperating activities\nand tax\nShows whether business is absorbing funds for working capital or releasing them. Trend\nChanges in working capital\nmay indicate ether financial stress or loose control over working capital\nCompanies must invest in PPE to maintain their productive capacity:\nPPE Investment\nA downward trend may indicate a declining company: Identify the necessary sustainable\nlevel of expenditure.\nShows whether internally generated funds are sufficient to cover investments made in fixed\nFinancing\nassets and businesses. Continuous deficits indicate that growth depends on regular\nrequirementlsurplus\ninjections of external finance.\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n28" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 29, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "The Full Disclosure Principle\nConsoldated Statemeng o4 Faucial Position\nYear ended JO June 2019\nJS'0ou\n2018\n2019\nAssets\nCurrent Assets\nFor full disclosure:\nInventorles\n2,199.273\n3,225.686\nReceivables and prepayments\n2,302,693\n2,585,519\nInvesiment securities\n269.,530\n130,385\nCash and short-term deposits\n3,968,075\n3,974545\n8,739.571\n9.916.135\nNon-Current Assets\nProperty, plant and equlpment\n6,775,727\n6,72+278\nInvesiment In assocates\n593.961\nLoans recelvable\n165,545\nInvesiment securities\n215.760\n379.060\n6,991,487\n7,862.844\nNotes are provided to allow the\nTotal Assets\n15,731,058\n17,778.979\nLiabilities\nreader of the financial statements to\nCurrent Liabilities\nunderstand and make judgements of\nTrade and other payables\n3,873.904\n3,336,064\nShon-term borrowings\n376,686\n485.724\nfinancial activities of the company:\nTaxation payable\n362,940\n41969\n4613,530\n4,266.757\nNon-Current Liabilities\nDeferred tax liabillties\n257,430\n213,511\nBorrowings\n2.169.937\n2213.130\n2, 427.367\n2.426.641\nTotal Liabilities\n7,040.897\n6,693,398\nEquity\nCapital and reserves attributable to\nthe company'$ equity holders\nShare capital\n1,192.647\n1,192,647\nCapital reserve\n119,946\n130,832\nTranslation resenve\n30.086\n29,048\nRetained earnings\n7,347.482\n9,733,054\nTotal Equlty\n8.690.161\n11,085.581\nTotal Liabilities and Equity\n15.731,.058\n117,.778.979\nSee accompanying notes_\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n29" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 30, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Three Key Financial Statements Notes\nSignificant Accounting Policies\nDirect Information\nIndirect Information\nIndirect Information\nNotes of indirect information:\nHelp provide the entire financial picture of\nCompany\nHow inventory &\nA breakdown of the\nDebt and financial\nan\norganisation\naccounting\ninvestments are\ntypes of investments\ninstruments\nNot related to the numbers in the financial\nstandards\nvalued\nstatements\nIII\nWhat is included in:\nFinancial\nRevenue is\ninstruments\nrecognized\nInventory\nIntangible assets\nCommitments\nContingencies\nStock based\nPP&E\nIncome taxes\ncompensation plans\nProperty, plant &\nother\nequipment is\npolicies\namortized\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n30\nAny" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 31, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Ratio Analysis\nThe Ratio analysis is a quantitative method of gaining insight into a company's liquidity, operational efficiency, and profitability by studying its\nfinancial statements such as the balance sheet and income statement. Ratio analysis is a cornerstone of fundamental equity analysis.\nIII\null\nPerformance Ratio\nSolvency Ratios\nInvestor Ratios\nNet Profit margin,\nSolvency Ratios\nDividend yield,\nreturn on assets (ROA)\nCurrent ratio= Current assets/Current\nPIE ratio,\nreturn on\nequity(ROE)\nliabilities\nearnings per share (EPS);\nreturn on capital employed (ROCE);\nLeverage or Gearing\ndividend payout ratio\ngross margin ratios\nOperating cash flowlInterest paid\nEfficiency\nOperating cash flowlDividends paid\nOperating cash flow/Operating profit\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n31" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 32, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "The benefits of an annual report\nThe annual report contains a significant amount of information:\nIII\nOperational\nFinancial\nFinancial\nNon-financial\nperformance\nperformance\nManagement discussion &\nMessages from the Chair, CEO\nanalysis(MD&A)\nCorporate profile\nFinancial statements\nMD&A\nStrategic\nNotes to financial statements\nRisk and control processes and analysis\ndirection\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n32" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 33, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Contents of an annual report\nThe annual report will always include:\n01_\n02.\n03_\n04.\n05_\nLetters to the\nManagement's\nReporting on internal\nBusiness description\nDiscussion and\nAudit report\nshareholders\ncontrols\nAnalysis (MD&A)\n06.\n07 .\n08 .\n09.\nBalance sheet;\nEarnings per share\nIncome Statement\nNotes to the financial\nEarnings per share\nListing of directors of\nand Statement of\nstatements\nthe company\nCash Flows\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n33" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 34, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Management discussion and analysis\nMD&A provides information regarding past performance and future strategic direction\nActs as sort of variance\nExplains company\nanalysis\nperformance\nLists future actions to be\nIdentifies the key risk\ntaken\nfacing the organization\nSource CFI\nPwc\nBasic Understanding of a Company's Financials\n34" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 35, "file": "2. financials.pdf", "content": "Thank you\npWC comljm\n2020 PricewaterhouseCoopers. All rights reserved:\nPwC refers to the Jamaica member firm, and may sometimes refer to the PwC network. Each member firm is a\nseparate legal entity. Please see WWW pWc com/structure for further details." }, { "type": "text", "page": 1, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS FINAL YEAR PROJECT\nHANDBOOK 2023\n(FAST SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)" }, { "type": "text", "page": 2, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS FINAL YEAR PROJECT\nHANDBOOK 2023\n(FAST SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)\nRevised October 2023" }, { "type": "image", "page": 2, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_2_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 2, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_2_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 2, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_2_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 2, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_2_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 4, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n01\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n02\n03\n04\n05\n12\n13\n14\n14\n14\n29\n32\n33\n41\n44" }, { "type": "image", "page": 4, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_4_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 4, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_4_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 4, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_4_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 4, "file": "3. 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FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nFAST-NUCES\n03\nOctober" }, { "type": "image", "page": 6, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_6_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 6, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_6_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 6, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_6_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 6, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_6_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 7, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n04\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023" }, { "type": "image", "page": 7, "file": "3. 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FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n09\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023" }, { "type": "image", "page": 12, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_12_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 12, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_12_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 12, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_12_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 12, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_12_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 13, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n10\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023" }, { "type": "image", "page": 13, "file": "3. 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FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_38_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 38, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_38_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 38, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_38_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 39, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n36\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nAuthors' Declaration\nThis states Authors' declaration that the work presented in the \nreport is their own, and has not been submitted/presented \npreviously to any other institution or organization. \nAbstract (optional) (50 to 125 words)\nThree to \ufb01ve sentences describing the essence of the work. An \nabstract is a short, 50-125 words summary of a work. An Abstract \nshould state the purpose, \ufb01ndings, and conclusions of your work \nwithout commenting on or evaluating the work itself. Put the \nabstract on a separate page that follows the title page.\nAcknowledgments (if any) \nExecutive Summary:\nThe executive summary should be one to two pages' overview of \nthe information contained in the FYP report. It should give the \nreader an easy reference, in a very brief form, to the important \ninformation contained in the report and explained in more detail \nin the body of the report. People reading the report will use this \nsection as a reference during presentations. \nTable of Contents \nThe table of contents lists the information contained in the report \nin the order in which it will be found. All major topics of interest \nshould be listed. \nIntroduction\nThe introduction should contain a brief overview of the problem \nbeing addressed and the background information needed for the \nreader to understand the work being done and the reasoning \nbehind it. After reading the introduction, the reader should know \nexactly what the report is about, why the work was done, and how \nthis work adds to the knowledge that the reader may have about \nthe topic." }, { "type": "image", "page": 39, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_39_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 39, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_39_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 39, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_39_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 39, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_39_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 40, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n37\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nBody Chapters\nConclusions and/ or Recommendations\nPresent a summary of what you found in the results section. Here \nyou should describe the techniques that you used for each \nanalysis and the results of each analysis. \nConclusions are broad generalizations that focus on addressing \nthe questions to answer which the project was undertaken. \nRecommendations are your choices for strategies or tactics \nbased on your conclusions. Quite often authors are tempted to \nspeculate on outcomes that cannot be supported by the \ufb01ndings. \nDo not draw any conclusions or make any recommendations that \nyour work cannot clearly support.\nReferences \nThis section should list all existing information sources used in \nthe FYP. It is important to allow the reader to see all of the \nsources used and enable the reader to further explore these \nsources to verify the information presented.\nAppendix/ces\nThis section should include all supporting information from the \nproject that was not included in the body of the report. You \nshould include surveys, complex statistical calculations, certain \ndetailed tables, and other such information in an appendix. The \ninformation presented in this section is important to support the \nwork presented in the body of the report but would make it more \ndi\ufb03cult to read and understand the work if presented within the \nbody of the report. Appendixes may include maps, graphs, \ncharts, or other helpful material.\nCite the appendix items in the report narrative (write \"see \nAppendix A\") and organize appendices (e.g., Appendix A, \nAppendix B, etc.)" }, { "type": "image", "page": 40, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_40_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 40, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_40_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 40, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_40_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 40, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_40_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 41, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n38\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nAny tables, \ufb01gures, form, or other materials that are not totally \ncentral to the analysis but that need to be shown are placed in the \nAppendix.\nFootnotes/ End Notes\nFootnotes are located at the bottom of a page. End notes are like \nfootnotes but are located at the back rather than the bottom of \neach page. These would include all of the references for all works \ncited in the review of related literature or any other sections of the \nreport as well as the references for quotations, either direct or \nindirect, taken from other sources, or any footnote comments that \nmight have been included. These are listed in numeric order as \npresented in the text. \n1. Lani Arredondo (1999) Business Presentations, \nMcGraw-Hill, pp. 23-34.\n2. Jann Schill (1996) On Purpose, Heinemann, \nAustralia, p. 23.\n3. Paul Tench (1981) Pronunciation Skills, \nMacmillan, p. 23.\nIn case an endnote is followed by another citing the same source, \nonly the word: \u201cIbid\u201d (as above) shall substitute for the entire \ntext. If the page no. is di\ufb00erent, then the page number shall \nappear after the word: \u201cIbid\u201d. For example:\n1. Jann Schill (1996) On Purpose, Heinemann, Australia, \np. 23.\n Ibid., p. 54.\nIn case the same source comes to be mentioned after a few \ninterrupting sources, then the word \u201cop cit\u201d would su\ufb03ce \n(mentioned earlier is written), followed by the page number.\nBibliography or Literature Cited\nBibliography will appear in alphabetic order of the authors' \nsurnames. Author's surname shall come \ufb01rst as is the case in the \ncatalogues of libraries." }, { "type": "image", "page": 41, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_41_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 41, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_41_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 41, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_41_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 41, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_41_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 42, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n39\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nArredondo, Lani (1999) Business Presentations, McGraw-Hill.\nSchill, Jann (1996) On Purpose, Heinemann, Australia.\nTench, Paul (1981) Pronunciation Skills, Macmillan.\nNote: Use underlining (italics) for titles of books, periodicals \nnewspapers, works of art, ships, etc. Articles or chapters in \nbooks, periodicals, or journals shall come in double quotes.\nPaper\nStandard A4 size \nWidth: 8.27\"\nHeight: 11.69\"\nWeight: 90 Grams\nFonts, Type Styles\nFont Size = 11 (Normal Text)\nFont = Times New Roman \nTitle= 26 bold (Times New Roman)\nSub-title=20 bold (Times New Roman)\nHeading 1 (Font Size) = 16 (Bold)\nFont = Arial\nHeading 2 (Font Size) = 14 (Bold)\nFont = Arial\nHeading 3 (Font Size) = 13 (Bold, Italics)\nFont = Arial\nMargins\nTop = 1.5\"\nBottom = 1.0\"\nLeft = 2.0\"\nRight = 1.0\"\nSpacing\nLine Spacing = 1.5\nParagraph Spacing = 6 pts" }, { "type": "image", "page": 42, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_42_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 42, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_42_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 42, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_42_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 42, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_42_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 43, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n40\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nIndentation\nIndent all quotations comprising 4 or more lines by 5 spaces from \nleft.\nPage Numbers\nExcept for the title page, number all pages which come before the \n\ufb01rst page of the body chapters consecutively with lower case \nroman numerals (i, ii, iii, iv,\u2026). \nThe \ufb01rst page with Arabic numeral (1, 2, 3, and so on) starts from \nthe page of the introduction but it is mentioned from page 2 \nonwards.\nMention page numbers on the top right of the page. The \ufb01rst page \nof each section or chapter will not carry the page number; \nhowever, the page number will be counted for the proceeding \npage.\nHeaders\nThe header will comprise the title of the Project report. On every \nodd page will appear the title of the report while on the even \npages the title of the chapter or section will be mentioned. The \n\ufb01rst page of every section or chapter shall not carry the header." }, { "type": "image", "page": 43, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_43_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 43, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_43_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 43, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_43_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 43, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_43_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 44, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n41\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n9. FYP Report Contents\nThere are two types of FYPs \u2013 R&D and development. \nTherefore, the basic contents for the two types of reports are \ngiven below as a guideline. A speci\ufb01c and tailored format \naccording to an FYP's need is suggested by a supervisor.\nDevelopment FYP Report Format\n1. Introduction \n2. Research on existing products\n3. Project Vision \n3.1. Problem Statement \n3.2. Business Opportunity \n3.3. Objectives \n3.4. Project Scope \n3.5. Constraints\n3.6. Stakeholders Description\n \n3.6.1. Stakeholders Summary\n \n3.6.2. Key High Level Goals and Problems of \nStakeholders\n4. Software Requirement Speci\ufb01cations\n4.1. List of Features\n4.2. Functional Requirements\n4.3. Non-Functional Requirements\n5. Iteration Plan\n6. Iteration 1 (all artifacts mentioned in Table 1a)\n7. Iteration 2 (all artifacts mentioned in Table 1a)\n \nand so on \u2026 (for subsequent iterations)\n8. Implementation Details (not the programming code but the \nalgorithmic and procedural details especially related to the \nhidden/ backend algorithms that are not covered in the design)\n9. User Manual" }, { "type": "image", "page": 44, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_44_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 44, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_44_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 44, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_44_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 44, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_44_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 45, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n42\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nReferences\nAppendices\nR&D-Based FYP Report Format\nChapter 1. Introduction\n1.1. Problem Domain \n1.2. Research Problem Statement\n1.3. Software Requirements Speci\ufb01cation (if \napplicable)\nChapter 2. Literature Review \n2.1. Research Item # 1\n \n2.1.1. Summary of the research item (1 or 2 \nparagraphs)\n \n2.1.2. Critical analysis of the research item \n(Strengths and Weaknesses)\n \n2.1.3. Relationship to the proposed research work\n2.2. Research Item # 2\n2.2.1. Summary of the research item (1 or 2 \nparagraphs)\n2.2.2. Critical analysis of the research item \n(Strengths and Weaknesses)\n2.2.3. Relationship to the proposed research work\n2.3. Research Item # 3\n2.3.1. Summary of the research item (1 or 2 \nparagraphs)\n2.3.2. Critical analysis of the research item \n(Strengths and Weaknesses)\n2.3.3. Relationship to the proposed research work\n2.4. Research Item # 4\n2.4.1. Summary of the research item (1 or 2 \nparagraphs)\n2.4.2. Critical analysis of the research item \n(Strengths and Weaknesses)\n2.4.3. Relationship to the proposed research work" }, { "type": "image", "page": 45, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_45_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 45, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_45_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 45, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_45_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 45, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_45_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 46, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n43\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n2.5. Research Item # 5\n2.5.1. Summary of the research item (1 or 2 \nparagraphs)\n2.5.2. Critical analysis of the research item \n(Strengths and Weaknesses)\n2.5.3. Relationship to the proposed research work\nChapter 3. \nProposed Approach (Framework/ Heuristic/ \nAlgorithm/ Protocol/ Mathematical-model)\nChapter 4. Implementation (Simulations or Experiments)\nChapter 5. Validation and Testing\nChapter 6. Results and Discussion\nChapter 7. Conclusions and Future Work\nReferences\nAppendices" }, { "type": "image", "page": 46, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_46_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 46, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_46_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 46, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_46_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 46, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_46_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 47, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n44\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nCourse Name (Limit of up to 10\ncourses)\nNational University\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences, [Campus]\nFYP Title:\nFYP Type (Development or R&D-based):\nBrief Description\nUN SDGs targeted by the FYP:\nFYP (Algorithms and knowledge used from Core Courses):" }, { "type": "image", "page": 47, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_47_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 47, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_47_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 47, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_47_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 47, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_47_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 48, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n45\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nGroup Members:\nExternal Supervisor (if any):\nName of Faculty Supervisor\nName \nOrganization\nSupervisor\u2019s Signature\nDated" }, { "type": "image", "page": 48, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_48_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 48, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_48_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 48, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_48_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 48, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_48_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 49, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n46\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nNational University\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences, [Campus]\nTitle of FYP:\nGroup Members:\nAbout Evaluator:" }, { "type": "image", "page": 49, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_49_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 49, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_49_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 49, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_49_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 49, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_49_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 50, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n47\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nEvaluation: (please tick one)\n* Modi\ufb01cations (Minor/Major) Recommended (if any)\n* Reason for Rejection (mandatory, if any FYP is rejected)" }, { "type": "image", "page": 50, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_50_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 50, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_50_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 50, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_50_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 50, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_50_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 51, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n48\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nNational University\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences, [Campus]\nTitle of FYP:\nGroup Members:\nAbout Evaluator:" }, { "type": "image", "page": 51, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_51_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 51, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_51_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 51, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_51_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 51, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_51_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 52, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n49\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nEvaluation: \n(A= Excellent, B=Good, C=Satisfactory, D=Not Satisfactory, \n*\nF=Not Accepted )\n(Dev = Development FYP, R&D = R&D-based FYP)\n* Justify in case of ticking \u201cNot Accepted\u201d. Any other \ncomments/suggestions!" }, { "type": "image", "page": 52, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_52_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 52, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_52_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 52, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_52_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 52, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_52_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 53, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n50\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nNational University\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences, [Campus]\nTitle of FYP:\nGroup Members:\nAbout Evaluator:\nEvaluation: \n(A= Excellent, B=Good, C=Satisfactory, D=Not Satisfactory, \n*\nF=Not Accepted )\n(Dev = Development FYP, R&D = R&D-based FYP)" }, { "type": "image", "page": 53, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_53_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 53, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_53_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 53, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_53_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 53, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_53_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 54, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n51\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n* Justify in case of ticking \u201cNot Accepted\u201d. Any other \ncomments/suggestions!" }, { "type": "image", "page": 54, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_54_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 54, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_54_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 54, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_54_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 54, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_54_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 55, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n52\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nNational University\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences, [Campus]\nTitle of FYP:\nGroup Members:\nAbout Evaluator:" }, { "type": "image", "page": 55, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_55_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 55, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_55_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 55, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_55_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 55, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_55_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 56, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n53\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nEvaluation: \n(A= Excellent, B=Good, C=Satisfactory, D=Not Satisfactory, \n*\nF=Not Accepted )\n(Dev = Development FYP, R&D = R&D-based FYP)" }, { "type": "image", "page": 56, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_56_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 56, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_56_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 56, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_56_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 56, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_56_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 57, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "* Justify in case of ticking \u201cNot Accepted\u201d. Any other \ncomments/suggestions!" }, { "type": "image", "page": 57, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_57_img_0.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 57, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_57_img_1.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 57, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_57_img_2.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "image", "page": 57, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "image_file": "page_57_img_3.png", "description": "Extracted image from page" }, { "type": "text", "page": 58, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "FAST-NUCES\n54\nBS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nNational University\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences, [Campus]\nTitle of FYP:\nGroup Members:\nAbout Evaluator:" }, { "type": "image", "page": 58, "file": "3. 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FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nTable of Contents\nPreface\nAcknowledgments _\n1.\nGlossary \n2\nThe Role ofFYP Coordinators\n05\n3.\nThe Role ofa Supervisor\n12\n4_\nFinal Year Project Offering _\n13\n5\nThe Process_\n14\n5.1 AnAgile and Iterative FYP Process _\n14\n5.2 FYP Iteration\n14\n6_\nEvaluation.\n29\n7 .\nGuidelines for the Preparation ofFYP Poster\n32\n8_\nGuidelines forFYPReport Format_\n33\n9\nFYPReport Contents _\n41\n10. FYPForms.\n44\nFAST-NUCES" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 5, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nPreface\nThe National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences\n(FAST-NU) is a pioneer of computing education in the country.\nThe University aspires to promote research and development:\nThe aim is to produce skilled graduates who are knowledge,\nwell- trained, confident, and fully equipped with all necessary\nskills\nto address the emerging needs of the industry, at the\nnational level as well as the international level: The students are\nexpected\nto\nmeet\nthese\nthrough\ntheir enthusiasm;\nintelligence, commitment,and tireless efforts.\nThe Final Year Project (FYP) provides an excellent opportunity\nto each student in acquiring state of the art knowledge and\napplying it in the various fields of computing:\nThe FYP plays a\nsignificant role in the accomplishment of overall objectives of\nexcellence in undergraduate studies.\nIt also provides\ngreat\nopportunity\nfor team\nbuilding:\nThis\nhandbook provides\nimportant guidelines and rules and regulations for the two-\nsemester duration of the FYP\nStudents are expected to follow\nthese guidelines\nto achieve\nthe overall\nof academic\nexcellence.\nItis envisioned that the students OfFAST-NU will be the leaders\nof the\nrescarch\nand development activities\nin\nthe field\nof\ncomputing and achievehigh accolades The University team, the\nmanagement; the faculty, and staff will always be available to\nprovide supportand guidance to the students in this context:\nGod give us\nguidance and prosperity!\nDr Jawwad Ahmed Shamsi\nDean (Faculty of Computing)\n02\nFAST NUCES\ngoals\ngoal\nMay" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 6, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nAcknowledgements\nEfforts\nand contributions\nfrom\nIslamabad campus faculty\nmembers namely;\nDr: Aftab\nA\nMaroof;\nDr: Rauf Baig,\nDr\nArshad A\nShahid,\nDr: Kashif Munir; Dr:\nUmar Manzoor; Dr:\nNaveed Ejaz, Mr: Ikram ul Haq: Dr: Uzair Khan, Dr: Atif Jilani,\nMs. Saba Rasheed, Dr. Amna Basharat; Mr: Hassan Mustafa, and\nDr. Shujaat Hussain for preparing the first version of the FYP\nhandbook are remarkable.\nA\nCommittee headed by Dr: Kashif Munir and comprising of\nFYP\nCoordinators\nof Computing Departments\nacross\nall\ncampuses discussed and finalized the handbook: Ms Sameera\nSultan from Karachi campus has contributed in reviewing this\nhandbook.\nThe University Management is thankful\nto\nall the faculty\nmembers in providing their valuable contribution:\nDr Jawwad Ahmed Shamsi\nDean (Faculty of Computing)\nOctober 2023\nFAST-NUCES\n03" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 7, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n1. Glossary\nFYP _ BS Final Year Project\nStudent-A studentregistered for an FYP atNUCES\nFYP Group\nA group of students formed as a team to work o\nan FYP\nFaculty_ Permanent Computing faculty at NUCES\nSupervisor-\nAperson responsible for the supervision ofan FYP\nGroup. S/he isa NUCES Faculty member:\nFaculty\nPanel\nA\nsubset of Faculty responsible for the\nevaluation of an FYP External experts of the relevant area can\nalso be included.\nPanel Head\nA member of Faculty Panel responsible for the\nsupervision ofthe panel examination\nFYP Committee\nA\ncommittee of Faculty responsible for\nexecuting the FYP process\nFYP\nCoordinators\nResponsible for managing\nFYP\nregistrations, evaluations, andresults\n04\nFAST NUCES" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 8, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n2. The Role of FYP Coordinators\nFor the smooth\nconduct of the\nFYP process,\nthe\nFYP\ncoordinators carry out all the underlying supporting activities\nand provide the basic working platform for the execution of the\nFYPs.\nThe FYP committee works on different activities throughout an\nFYP lifecycle. Following is the detailed description of the roles\nand responsibilities of the FYP committee at different stages of\nthe FYP process.\nStep I: Registration ofFYP-1 Groups\nThe eligible students have to form FYP groups.\nA student who\nhas completed 100 credit hours is eligible to register in FYP-l.\nAs per current policy, an FYP group must consist of either 2 or 3\nmembers .\nA group size of 3 members is preferable. More than 3\nmembers and an individual student are not allowed to register in\nan FYP The registration ofan FYP group requires the students in\nthe group\nto\nprovide the following information\nto\nan\nFYP\ncoordinator:\n1\nFYP title and a brief description of the FYP (1\nor 2\nparagraphs)\nii.\nFYP type (Development or R&D)\niii.\nName ofthe Supervisor\niv.\nInformation\nof the group\nmembers\n(names, roll\nnumbers, CGPAs)\nspecialhardware requirements\nvi.\nUN SDG(s) targetedby the FYP\nvii.\nMapping of the algorithms and technologies from core\ncourses used in the FYP\nviii. Proofofregistration on Flex (Print out from Flex\nThe information is provided to an FYP coordinator\nthe\nFYP group registration form; which must be duly signed by the\nsupervisor: The submitted forms are then processed by the FYP\ncoordinators.\ncheck the eligibility of the FYP-L students\nFAST-NUCES\n05\nAny\nusing\nThey" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 9, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nand the projects.\nlist of registered FYP-I's is produced by the\nendofthe second week ofa semester;\nNote:\nThe registration\nof\nan\nFYP\ngroup\nwith\nthe\nFYP\ncoordinators is different from registering the FYPas a course on\nFlex. All students\nstarting their FYPs must register first on Flex:\nIn case an FYP is not registered on Flex, the student is debarred\nfrom registeringhis/her FYP with the FYP coordinators.\nStep 2: FYPProposal Defense\nAllmembers ofan FYP group must appear before a faculty_\nto present their FYP proposal. The FYP coordinators provide the\nformat and duration ofthe presentations. For organizing the FYP\nproposal defense, the FYP coordinators perform the following\ntasks.\n1_\nFormation of the faculty panels (on the basis of uniform\ndistribution ofthe faculty expertise)\nii.\nSharing the evaluation policy and guidelines with the\nstudents and faculty\niii. Scheduling ofthe FYPpresentations\niv. Processing of the submitted forms and preparation of\nresults\nProviding faculty feedback\nto\nthe\nFYP groups\nand\nsupervisors\nvi. Re-evaluation of the rejected FYPs (with newlrevised\nideas and samel\nsupervisors/groups)\nStep 3: FYP-1 Mid-term Evaluation\nFYP groups submit the mid semester FYP-] report (in soft form)\nto the FYP committee and deliver a presentation\nwith the\ndemonstration ofthe work in front of faculty panels as scheduled\nby the FYP coordinators. The development process of the FYPs\nfollows iterative model: The FYP coordinators communicate the\nrequired deliverables ofthis presentation to the students.\nFor this evaluation, the FYP coordinators are responsible for the\nfollowing sequence ofactivities:\n06\nFAST NUCES\npanel\nInew\nalong" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 10, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n1_\nDesign and circulation of the presentation template and\nthe evaluation guidelines to faculty and students;\nii.\nFormation ofthe faculty panels;\niii. Scheduling ofthe presentations;\niv. Processing of the submitted forms and the preparation of\nresults; and\nSharing the faculty feedback to groups and supervisors.\nStep 4: FYP Poster Evaluation\nThe FYP groups are\nrequired to create posters oftheir FYPs. The\nFYPcoordinators are responsible for the following activities:\n1.\nCollection\nof Posters\nfrom\nthe\nFYP\ngroups\nand\nverification of poster formats (manually done for every\nFYP group):\nThe posters are accepted oly after the\napproval from the supervisors;\nii.\nPrinting of the posters and their display in university\n(coordination with the university printer);\niii. Evaluation ofthe Posters;\niv. Processing of the submitted forms and preparation of\nresults; and\nDissemination of the faculty feedback to groups and\nsupervisors.\nNote: Poster evaluation may be merged (held in parallel) with\nthe Mid-term evaluation.\nStep 5: Final FYP-I Evaluation\nThe FYP groups present the work completed as\nof FYP-1.\nThe FYP-] report is submitted to the FYP committee in soft form\nafter the approval of the supervisors The faculty panels\nthe reports\nwith the presentation. The FYP reportthatis not\napprovedby the supervisor may be rejected:\nThe FYP coordinators are responsible for:\n1_\nCirculation\nof the presentation template\nand\nthe\nevaluation guidelines to faculty and students;\nFAST-NUCES\npart\ngrade\nalong" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 11, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nii.\nFormation ofthe faculty panels;\niii. Scheduling ofthe presentations;\niv.\nVerification and vetting ofthe FYP reports;\nV\nProcessing of the submitted forms and the preparation of\nresults;\nvi. Dissemination of the faculty feedback to groups and\nsupervisors; and\nvii. Preparation of the results (by applying\nan\nanomaly\nremoval mechanism):\nStep 6: Preparation ofFYP-] Grade\nThe\nFYP coordinators prepare\nthe\nFYP-1\nresult: Every\nsubmission is verified and accepted only after the approval ofthe\nsupervisor:\nFor grading,\nthe\nstandard university policy is\nfollowed:\nper current policy, the minimum passing marks\nfor an FYP student are 50%.In case of substantial difference of\ngroup members' performance reported/ verified by the FYP\nSupervisor; group members will be assigned grades based on\ntheir individual performances.\nStep 7: Execution ofFYP-2\nFYP-2 is centered on the 'job fair (previously called\nHouse), where companies are invited to view the FYPs and to\nhold the interviews.\nThe samples of the forms\nfor FYP-2\nare\ngiven in the forms section. The FYP handbook contains the\ntasks\nto\nbe completed by\nthe students\nbefore the job\nfair\nevaluation:\nStep 8-a: Pre-Job Fair Evaluation (FYP-2 Midterm\nEvaluation)\nApurpose of the pre-job fair evaluation is to determine whether\nthe projects\nare ready\nto\nbe presented\nto the industry\nprofessionals. The pre-job fair evaluation is held in the 7\"h week\nof FYP-2. Only the projects that clear the pre-job fair evaluation\n(or re-evaluation)\nare\nallowed to participate in the job fair:\n08\nFAST NUCES\nAs\nOpen -\nused" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 12, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nProjects that fail to appear in thejob fair are penalized (up to 30%\nOfFYP-2 marks).\nThe FYP Coordinators are _\nresponsible for:\n1_\nCirculation\nof the presentation template\nand\nthe\nevaluation guidelines to faculty and students;\nii.\nFormation ofthe faculty panels;\niii. Scheduling ofthe presentations;\niv.\nApproval ofFYPs for appearing in thejob fair; and\nManaging the project displays in thejob fair:\nStep 8-b: Re-Evaluation of Rejected Projects\nFull faculty\n(or multiple panels) evaluates the rejected\nFYPs for the final decision on acceptancelrejection of the FYPs\nforthejob fair:\nStep 9: Managing the Job Fair\nThe job fair is usually held around 12\"h-14\"h week of FYP-2. All\nFYPs that pass pre-job fair evaluation(s) appear in the job fair:\nThe FYP coordinators are\nresponsible for the display ofFYPs on\nthe day of the job fair and the overall management of the event.\nThe FYP committee coordinates with the faculty member(s)\nresponsible for the industrial liaison for inviting companies to\nthe job\nfair;\nIt provides\nan\nimportant opportunity\nfor the\ngraduating students to appear before the prospective employers.\nA\nlarge number of companies conduct interviews in thejob fair:\nThe FYP coordinators are responsible for:\n1_\nFinalizing the list of invited companies in coordination\nwith the placement office;\nii. Printing of updated FYP-2 posters (in coordination with\nthe Printer);\niii. Allocation/organization\nof FYP slots\nfor job\nfair.\nPreparation ofthe event room/hall; and\niv.\nFloor coordination to ensure smooth running of the job\nfair:\nFAST-NUCES\n09\npanel" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 13, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nStep 10: Final FYP-2 Evaluation\nThe final FYP-2 evaluations are held in the 15uh\nof the\nsemester: The evaluations are conducted by the faculty panels\nThe FYP reports (submitted\nin soft form)\nare\nchecked\nfor\nplagiarism and then evaluated by the faculty panels\nwith\nthe demonstration ofthe projects.\nThe FYP coordinators are responsible for:\n1_\nCirculation\nof the presentation template and the\nevaluation guidelines to faculty and students;\nii.\nFormation ofthe faculty panels;\niii. Scheduling ofthe presentations;\niv.\nVerification and vetting ofthe FYPreports;\nV\nProcessing of the submitted forms and the preparation of\nresults;\nDissemination of the faculty feedback to FYP groups\nsupervisors; and\nvii. Preparation\nof the results (by applying\nan\nanomaly\nremoval mechanism).\nI1:\nFinal Deliverables\nand\nthe\nRelease\nof\nGrades\nThe FYP grades are released only upon receiving the final FYP\nreport (in soft form) and other required documents (also in soft\nform):\nAll reports must pass the plagiarism check specified by\nthe university:\nThe Reports\nare accepted\nonly\nafter\nthe\napproval of the supervisors. In case ofsubstantial difference of\ngroup members' performance reported/ verified by the FYP\nSupervisor; group members will be assigned grades based on\ntheir individual performances.\nThe\nFYP coordinators\nare\nresponsible for:\n1_\nProcessing ofFYP-2 evaluations and grading;\nii.\nReceiving ofFYP-2 reports;\niii. Vetting ofFYP-2 reports; and\niv.\nRelease ofthe grades based on the verification ofthe final\ndeliverables.\n10\nFAST NUCES\nweck\nalong\nvi.\nStep" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 14, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nIn addition\nto the\nabove-mentioned responsibilities,\nFYP\ncoordinators\nalso\noversee\nthe\nissues related\nto\nFYP lab\n(allocation\nof resources, resolving student complaints etc.).\nSimilarly, the coordinators are also involved in any FYP-related\npurchase and act as the interface between the faculty and the IT\ndepartment:\nInsummary, throughout\nFYP-1\nand\nFYP-2 ,\nthe\nFYP\ncoordinators are responsible for:\n1_\nRegistration and maintenance of the records of FYP\ngroups;\nii. Setting ofthe FYPevaluation policies;\niii. Scheduling and execution ofthe FYPevaluations;\niv. Processing ofthe evaluation forms and the preparation of\nresults;\nConflictresolution among faculty members;\nvi. Dissemination ofthe results andthe faculty feedback;\nvii. Verification ofthe FYPreports;\nviii Coordination ofthe equipment purchase for FYPs; and\nix.\nOverseeing the FYPlab.\nThe scope ofthe FYP committee does not cover:\n13\nRoutine activities of monitoring and guiding the FYP\ngroups (as it is\na\njob of a supervisor). Similarly, the\nsupervisors\nare\nresponsible for tracking the weekly\nprogress ofthe FYPs (on the prescribed forms);\n2\nTracking\nof student attendance.\nThis\nis\na\njob\nof\nsupervisors;\nSupervisors maintain\nthe record\nofall\nmeetings with students and provide the record to FYP\ncoordinators at the endof a semester; and\n3_\nProviding support such as computing and other facilities\nand monitoring student activities in the campus/labs.\nThese\nare\nthe jobs of the Labsand the department\nmanagement:\nFAST-NUCES" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 15, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n3. The Role of a Supervisor\nThe role of a\nsupervisor consists of:\n1.\nDefining the scope ofthe project;\n2.\nGuiding the students about the technical issues related to\nthe project;\n3_\nMonitoring the group's progress and assigning work to\nsmoothly carry out the project;\n4\nMaking sure that the students regularly work o their\nproject. A Supervisor should keep track of the weekly\ntasks completed by every student: This attendanceltask\nallocation\nlist should\nbe\nsubmitted\nto\nthe\nFYP\ncoordinators at the endofa semester;\n5_\nMaking\nsure that all the\ndeadlines\nset by the\nFYP\nCommittee are met on time;\n6_\nReporting the non-functioning of\na team to the FYP\nCommittee, so that a timely action is taken to avoid the\nunnecessary wastage of time. Students can be referred\nto\nthe\nHead,\nFAST\nSchool\nof Computing\nfor\ndebarring from\nan\nFYP in case of failure to meet\nminimum\nattendance\ncriteria.\nAn FYP group\nis\nrequired to visitits supervisor for an FYPmeeting at least\nonce in a week;\n7\nTaking necessary action if an FYP group is not focusing\non its work and rather it is spending most of the time on\nnon-productive activities like playing games in the labs;\nand\n8\nTraining students for team work, professional ethics, and\npresentations, etc.\nIn particular;\nan FYP\nsupervisor is\nresponsible for ensuring that his/her group follows the\niterative approach for the FYP\n12\nFAST NUCES" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 16, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n4. Final Year Project Offering\nThe Final Year Project (FYP) is\na\ncompulsory requirement at\nundergraduate level.\nThe students register in FYP-]\nin 7th\nsemester and on successfully completing FYP-l\nregister in\nFYP-2 in 8\nsemester: The overall quality ofthe finished FYPs is\na\nrepresentative of the quality of education imparted at the\ndepartment: To ensure high quality FYPs, a rigorous process is\nfollowedat NUCES.\nFYP ideas can be given by the faculty, the students, Or experts\nfrom the industry: The faculty should offer the FYPs ideas well\nbefore the start ofa semester: An FYPidea can be floated as one-\npage description in the following format:\n1.\nTitle ofthe project\n2.\nExpected level of difficultyleffort involved\n3_\nGeneral narrative description of the idea/tasks\nonc or\ntwo\nparagraphs\n4\nReferences to\na\nfew resources such\nas books, book-\nchapters, papers, articles, technical reports, earlier\nproject reports etc.\n5\nAlist of expected deliverables or outcomes (ifpossible)\n6.\n'prerequisites\nor\ncoursework for the project\n7 .\nspecial hardware requirement\nThese one-page descriptions are available for students to review.\nIf\nare interested in a certain\nproject;\nneed to study the\nreferred materials and seek\nappointment from the concerned\nfaculty. The supervisor and the students can then agree to carry\nout the project: The FYP Committee should approve the FYP\nproposals\nafter\nthe\nFYP proposal defense,\nas\nper\nrecommendations ofthe panel(s).\nFAST-NUCES\n13\nthey:\ngood\nAny:\nAny\nthey\nthey" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 17, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n5. The Process\nThe students are required to register in the FYP-] as a course on\nFlex. Once the students are registered on Flex, they become part\nofthe FYP-] process.\n5.1An Agile and Iterative FYPProcess\nThe main\nis to move away from the lengthy requirements\nand the design process and adopt a\nmore balanced approach;\nespecially as there is no implementation in FYP-l. The students\nare\nrequired to perform the complete\nof requirements to\nanalysis and\nfollowed by the implementation in both\nFYP-] and FYP-2. FYP-] and FYP-2 are divided into iterations.\n5.2 FYP Iteration\nIteration is a unit of work. FYP-] and FYP-2 are now composed\nofa number ofiterations. The size and duration ofan iteration are\nto be decidedby the projectsupervisors\nIn case ofa development project, in every iteration, students pick\nfew\nuse cases;\nexpand and design them, followed by the\nimplementation, before moving on to the next set of use cases.\nStudents may use proxies and stubs where needed\nfor use case\ndependency). For every iteration, an FYP group should follow\nthe standard analysis and design approach studied in the course\nwork. Every iteration should result in a working product that can\nbe demonstrated.\nIn case of an R&D-based project; in the first iteration, an FYP\ngroup designs the proposed mechanism/ heuristic/ algorithm/\nprotocol/ mathematical-model,\netc.\nand\nin\nthe\nremaining\niterations, the\ngroup implements\na\npart of the proposed\nmechanism/\nheuristic/ algorithm/ protocol/ mathematical-\nmodel,\netc.\nExcluding the\nfirst iteration,\nevery remaining\niteration\nshould result in\na\nworking\ncode\nthat\ncan\nbe\ndemonstrated.\n14\nFAST NUCES\ngoal\ncycles\ndesign" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 18, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nStudents should ideally complete 1-2 iterations in FYP-l (all\ncombining for around' 4S% of the Project work) Remaining\niterations are completed in FYP-2, thus completing the FYP\nproject:\nA\nsample execution of FYP-]\nis given in Table la. FYP-2\nfollows the same pattern as given in Table lb.\nTable Ia: FYP-1\nS. #\nDeliverablel\nWeek #\nDeliverable/ Presentation\nEvaluation\nFYP\n2\nProposal Defense\nProposal\nDefense\n2\nFYP poster\nSubmission\nof\nPoster\non\nsubmission\nSLATE\n3\nFYP Poster\nPosters\nare\ndisplayed\nin\nEvaluation\npublic\narea\nand\nare\nevaluated (can be done at\nthe\ntime\nof\nmidterm\nevaluation)\nMidterm\nFYP Report (version 1.0)\nEvaluation\nDevelopment Project\nProject Vision\nResearch\non\nrelated/\nexisting products\nUse\nCases/\nUse\nCase\nDiagram,\nSSD,\nSRS,\nTest Plan (Test Level,\nTesting\nTechniques),\nSoftware Development\nPlan,\nWireframes\nUI\nFAST-NUCES\n15" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 19, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nS. #\nDeliverablel\nWeek #\nDeliverable/ Presentation\nEvaluation\nFYP Report\nversion 1.0)\nMidterm\nEvaluation\nDevelopment Project\nProject Vision\nResearch\non\nrelated/\nexisting products\nUse\nCases/\nUse\nCase\nDiagram,\nSSD,\nSRS,\nTest Plan (Test Level,\nTesting\nTechniques),\nSoftware Development\nPlan;\nWireframes,\nUI\nScreens\nIteration _ 1\nDesign Phase (Select the\ndesign that is appropriate\nfor your project):\nStructure Design:\nDomain Model/ Class\nDiagram,\nComponent Diagram\nLayer Diagram\nStructure Chart\nBehavior Design:\nFlow\nDiagram, Data\nFlow Diagram\n(DFD), Data\nDictionary, Activity\nDiagram, Network\nAutomatal\nGraphs or State\nMachine, Call Graph\nor\nSequence Diagram,\n16\nFAST NUCES" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 20, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nS. #\nDeliverablel\nWeek #\nDeliverable/ Presentation\nEvaluation\nInteraction\nOverview Diagram\nFor DB Representation:\nSchema Design/ ER\nDiagram\nData Structure Design\nAlgorithm Design\nDevelopment Phase:\nComments, Naming\nConventions,\nStatic Analysis of\nCode, etc.\nUnit Test\nSuites or Test Cases\nMaintenance Phase:\nCII CD\nDeployment Diagram\nSystem-Level Test Suites,\nTest\nCases (Validation and\nTesting)\nSVN or GitHub\nConfiguration/ Setup and\nTool Manual\nWorking\nCode\nDemonstration\n(for\nthis\niteration)\nR&D-Based Project\nIntroduction\n(of\nthe\nproblem domain and the\nresearch problem)\nLiterature Survey (of at\nleast\n5\nmost\nrelevant\nFAST-NUCES" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 21, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nS. #\nDeliverablel\nWeek #\nDeliverable/ Presentation\nEvaluation\nresearch\nitems\napproved\nby\nthe\nSupervisor)\nSRS (if applicable)\nIteration _ 1\nDesign of the proposed\napproach\n(frameworkl\nheuristic/\nalgorithm/\nprotocol/ mathematical-\nmodel\netc.):\nThe\napproach\nis\nproposed\neither by\na\nSupervisor\nor\nby\nthe\ngroup\n(in\nconsultation\nwith\nthe\nsupervisor)\n5\nFinal FYP-]\n15\nFYP\nReport\nversion 2.0)\n(with corrections)\nEvaluation\nAdding\nSubsequent\niterations\n(after the 1st iteration)\nDevelopment project\nWorking\nCode\nDemonstration\nR&D-based Project\nWorking\ncode\nto\ndemonstrate\nthe\nimplementation\nof\na\npart\nof\nthe proposed\nsolution\nnumber of re-evaluations may be scheduled by the FYP\nCoordinator(s) as per the recommendations ofthe panel(s).\n18\nFAST NUCES\nAny" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 22, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nTable Ib: FYP-2\nS. #\nDeliverablel\nWeek #\nDeliverable/ Presentation\nEvaluation\nSubmission of the updated\nFYP Pre\nJob Fair\nposters.\nPreparation\nof the\ndemos\nEvaluation\n(development FYPs).\nPreliminary\nresults\ngraphs/tables\nand\nthe\ndetailed\ndiscussion\nof the\nresults (R&D-based FYPs).\nSubmission of the updated\nReport_\nFYP Pre\nRe-evaluation of FYPs that\n2\n9\nJob Fair\nfail first evaluation\n(Re-\nevaluation)\n3\nJob Fair\n12\n14\nFYP Projects are displayed\nto industry professionals.\nStudents\nprepare\nand\nsubmit\ntheir\nCVs;\nFYP\ndescriptions, pictures, and\nposters\nto\nbe included\nin\nthe Graduate Directory\nFinal FYP-2\n15\nComplete FYP Report duly\nEvaluation\nsigned\nby\nthe Supervisor\nadding:\nDevelopment FYP\nPackage & Deployment\nDiagrams\nSVN or GitHub\nGoogle\n(for\nAndroid-based Mobile\nApplications)\nFAST-NUCES\n19\nPlay" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 23, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nS. #\nDeliverablel\nWeek #\nDeliverable/ Presentation\nEvaluation\nConfigurationt\nand Tool Manual\nother\nartifact\ndeemed\nsuitable\nby\nSupervisor\nWorking\nCode\nDemonstration\nReD-based FYP\nComplete\nResults\n(Graphs/Tables),\nthe\ndetailed\ndiscussion\nof\nresults, and conclusions\nValidation and Testing\nWorking Code\n5\nFYP-2 Final\n17\nFYP\nreport,\nFYP\nDeliverables\npresentation,\nall\ncodes,\nSubmission\nposter;\nany\nother\ndocuments etc.\nThe\nreport\nmust\nbe\napproved by the supervisor\n20\nFAST NUCES\nSetup\nAny" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 24, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nFYP-] Process\nStep 1: Registration ofFYP-I Groups\nDuring the semester break, faculty floats the proposals for the\nFYP through FYP coordinators.\nStudents can also propose\nproject of their own, but faculty should formally approve the\nproject The students who are completing their degree in the next\nsemester are eligible to register in FYP-l. This means that a\nstudent must have completed\n100 credit hours\nto\nthe\nregistration. The Head, FAST School of Computing, can allow\nrelaxation\nof\n1\ncourse.\nAdditional relaxation of\na\nsecond\ncourse may be allowed by the campus Director:\nA\nsupervisor must be a full time faculty member and may be\nassisted by an external supervisor: The students who are taking\nFYP from an industry/ outside are required to have an internal\nsupervisor from the faculty and\nneed to submit a three page\n(maximum)\nFYP proposal (whose requirements\nhave\nbeen\nmentioned above) to the internal supervisor:\nAn R&D-based\nFYP must include substantial programming effort:\nOnce\nan\nFYP\nis registered,\nno\nchange in FYP\ngroup;\nor\nsupervisor is\nallowed\nwithout\nthe approval\nof the\nFYP\ncommittee.\nA\nsample registration form is attached in the forms\nsection\nStep 2: FYPProposal Defense\nThe FYP-] proposal defense is held within the first 2 weeks of\nthe start of a semester and is used for vetting an FYP idea. All\ngroups are allocated presentation times and they must appear to\npresent their FYP proposals The FYP coordinators provide the\nformat and duration of the presentations. The FYP coordinators\nmay create\n~Faculty Panels'\nto evaluate the FYPs.\nThe faculty panels make decisions related to the approval, re-\nevaluation, or rejection of the FYPs. The FYP groups may be\nasked to modify their FYP scope, etc. In extreme case, a faculty\nFAST-NUCES\nprior\nthey" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 25, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nmay even reject an FYP idea, requiring the students to re-\nregister in another FYP\nThe FYP coordinators\nare\nresponsible for gathering all the\nevaluation forms and preparing the results.\nFor every group, the\nfeedback provided by the faculty\nis shared with the groups\nand their supervisors \nTo preserve confidentiality, the comments\nare separately compiled and are forwarded without the names of\nthe evaluators.\nThe steps 1 and 2 must be completed in the first 2 weeks of the\nscmester:\nAt the end of the 2\"d\nweck, the FYP coordinators\ncirculate the list of approved projects. Every project is assigned\nto a\nfaculty panel.\nThe approved projects are then assigned resources in the FYP\nlab.\nThe FYP coordinators and the IT manager collectively\noversee this allocation.\nNote: Requirements for any additional hardware\nor software\nmust be clearly indicated to the FYP committee. An\napplication\nduly approved by the supervisor must be submitted, containing\nthe information such as availability and cost of the hardwarel\nsoftware resource. Please note that the campus is not obliged\nto provide the required hardwarel software resource and\nsuch requests are considered on a case-to-case basis.\nStep 3: FYP-1 Mid-Term Evaluation\nThe midterm\nevaluation\nis scheduled in\nthe &\"\nweek of\na\nsemester:\nThe prime motivation behind this evaluation is to\ntrack the progress of the students and\nthem in completing\nthe\nremaining milestones Hence, the primary focus of this\nevaluation is on the requirements and the design phase ofFYP-l.\nFYP groups are\nrequired to submit the midterm report in soft\nform.\nIt is important to note that the number of use cases is not a\nmeasure for the quality of a project: The groups have to write as\nmany\nuse\ncases\nas\npossible\nto properly document\nthe\n22\nFAST NUCES\npanel\npanel\nguide" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 26, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nrequirements.\nFor\ndevelopment\nFYP\nthat lacks\nuser\ninteractions, this number may be\nlow. However; if the\nstudents have only 2-4 use cases (which is the case with some\ndevelopment FYPs),\nshould be prepared to explain what\nhave been spending their time on. Perhaps,\nhave done\nsome\nimplementation, studied\nsome\nnew\nalgorithms,\nmade\ncomparisons, etc. In case of the development FYPs, the groups\nshould have a\nworking code to demonstrate the implemented\niteration.\nIn case of the report of an R&D-based project, the students have\nto focus more on the introduction of the problem domain and the\nresearch problem\nwith the related work of at least 5 most\nrelevant research\nitems (book chapters, technical reports,\nconference\nor journal papers, magazine articles\netc.).\nThe\nresearch\nitems\nmust\nbe\nchosen\nwith\nthe approval\nof the\nsupervisor: The FYP group can include the works that are either\ncompleted or in progress in the selected area_\nIt is considered\nimportant that the\nFYP group\nshould clearly\ndescribe the\ncomparison of the proposed approach (framework/ heuristicl\nalgorithm/ protocol/ mathematical-model)\nwith\nthe related\nworks as well as the limitations of the proposed approach: The\ngroup can either devise the approach under the guidance of the\nsupervisor\nor\nthe approach\nmay entirely\nbe given\nby the\nsupervisor; In both cases, the FYP group should include the\napproach in the report that is submitted\nfor the\nmidterm\nevaluation.\nFor the evaluations, every group is given around 10 minutes for\nthe presentation: The students are required to present the major\ncomponents of their midterm report along\nwith\nthe\nwork\ndistribution among them:\nNote: The midterm evaluation form is attached at the end of the\nhandbook.\nStep 4: FYP Poster Evaluation\nThe FYP Poster evaluation is held in the &thweek of the semester\nFAST-NUCES\n23\nquite\nthey\nthey\nthey\nalong" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 27, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nor at the time of the FYP-] midterm evaluation. The Poster size\nshould be 22.5\" x 34.5\".\nThe posters are placed on open display\nandare evaluatedby the Faculty panels\nStep S: Final FYP-I Evaluation\nTill this stage, it is expected that the FYP groups should at least\nhave accomplished\n45% implementation\nof their projects.\nStudents are expected to complete the iteration-2 deliverables\n(the\nexact\nnumber of iterations to\nbe completed in FYP-l\ndepends on the supervisor; but it is recommended that there\nshouldat least be 2 iterations).\nEvery\ngroup\nsubmits\nthe\nFYP-1 report\nand\ndelivers\na\npresentation and demonstration of the work done publicly in\nfront of a\nfaculty panel, as per the schedule announced by the\nFYP coordinators. The report should also include the plan of the\nwork to be done in the next semester (for FYP-2). The detailed\ncontents of the report are according to the requirements of an\nFYP and are decided by the supervisor and the group. The basic\nformat and the guidelines for an FYP report is given at the end of\nthis handbook. The report and the presentation are graded by the\nsupervisor and the faculty panel\nStep 6. Preparation OfFYP-] Grade\nThe FYP coordinators prepare the FYP-] result: The grades are\nreleased only after the submission ofFYP-] report (in soft form).\nEvery submission is verified and it is accepted only after the\napproval ofthe supervisor\nThe set of deliverables (described in Table 2 below) depends\nupon the nature of the project Every deliverable is mandatory:\nHowever; for an\nexceptional case, an alternate can be defined in\nconsultation with the supervisor and in intimation to the FYP\ncoordinators (at least a week before the submission deadline):\nEvery submitted deliverable\nmust include\na\nsupervisor's\napproval form duly signed by the supervisor The submission\n24\nFAST NUCES" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 28, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nwithout the supervisor's approval form willnotbe entertained\nThe late submissions are liable to\npenalty as decided by the\nFYP committee.\nThe students\nmay\na\nzero\nfor\na\nlate\nsubmission.\nTable 2: List of Milestones for FYP-1\nS: #\nDescription\nDeadline\nProposal\nDefense:\nTeam;\nweek\nTeaml\nCompany\nNanad\nSupervisor(s) , Project Title\nProblem\nStatement;\nMotivation,\nExpected Outcomes/ Usel Impact of\nSoftware\nType\nof\nProject:\nR&Dl\nDevelopment\nProject Scopel High Level Features\nTools/ Technologiesl Environment\nArtifacts: FYP Proposal Document\nPresentation Slides\n2\nSystem\nRequirements\nDefinition\nSth week\nand Iteration Plan\nSystem\nfunctions\nand\nfeatures\n(Development FYP)\nIntroduction\nand\nliterature\nsurvey\n(R&D-based FYP)\nSubmitted directly to Supervisor.\nFAST-NUCES\n25\nget_\nget\n2nd\nLogo," }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 29, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nS. #\nDescription\nDeadline\n3\nPoster\n7th week\nThe group prepares a Poster of size\n22.5\"\nX\n34.5\"\nwhich is placed\non\nopen display and is evaluated by the\nFaculty Panels:\nMid Semester Evaluation\n&th week\nThe Group submits a mid-semester\nreport (in soft form) and delivers\na\npresentation\nin\nfront of\na\nfaculty\n5\nReport submission\nandv\norking\nweek\ncode\ndemonstration\nto\nsupervisors\nThe\nrequirements\nhave\nbeen\ndescribed above in Table Ia.\nDemonstration\ngiven\nto\nthe\nsupervisor\nFinal\nEvaluation\n(Iterations\n15th week\namounting\nto\n45%\nof\nthe\nimplementation work)\nReport,\nand\nPresentations/\nDemonstrations in front of a faculty\npanel.\nNote\nExact due dates are announced atthe start ofa semester\nSupervisor/ teams should have their internal deadlines in\norder to meet the external deadlines.\nAll groups must follow the iterative approach\n26\nFAST NUCES\npanel\n14th" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 30, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nFYP-2 Process\n1.\nThose students who have passed FYP-l register for the FYP-2\ncourse on Flex and continue with their allotted FYPs.\n2\nThe academic office provides the official list ofregistered students\n(in FYP-2) to the FYP coordinators.\n3\nThe mid semester (pre-Job Fair) evaluation is held in the 8week:\nEach group gives a demonstration of its FYP The evaluation is\ndone by the supervisor and the faculty panel.\n4_\nThe preparation for the job fair should be kept in mind as it is the\nearliest stage\nwhen recruitment process\nis initiated\nand\nit is\npossible to impress/ attract the companies by showcasing the\nstudents'\ncapabilities. Hence,a working system should be ready by\nthe 12'\nweek\nThe FYP coordinators will notify in this regard\ngiving a complete schedule ofthe event:\n5.\nThe final evaluation is held in the 15kh week. A comprehensive FYP\nreport (in soft form) is submitted before the presentation.\n6_\nEach group submits the final FYP report (in soft form) and all other\ndeliverables (also in soft form _\nin the\n18'\nweek to the FYP\ncoordinators.\nThe submitted report and\ndeliverables should\ninclude the corrections and amendments proposed during the final\nevaluation.\n7_\nThe final report should follow\nthe format specified by the\nuniversity:\nS: #\nDescription\nDeadline\nIteration plan and implementation of the\n4th week\niterations (Development FYP)\nRemaining\nof implementation of the\nproposed\napproach\nand performance\nevaluation (R&D-based FYP)\nMid Semester/Pre-Job Fair\n2\nweek\nEvaluation (1)\n3\nRemaining\niterations\n(Development\nweek\nFYP) o\nPreliminary\nresults\nin\ngraphs/Tables\nform (R&D-based FYP)\nFAST-NUCES\npart\n7th\n10th" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 31, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nS: #\nDescription\nDeadline\nJob Fair Evaluation (2)\n10-12th\nWorking System; Iteration deliverables\n(Development FYP) or\nweek\nPresentable results (R&D-based FYP)\nFinal Presentation and\n5\n15th week\nDemonstration (3)\n8\nDeliverables: The set of deliverables depends upon the nature of\nthe project as follows:\n9_\nFinal Deliverables\nI.\nReport (soft copy of the final report and the complete\npower\nFYP presentation).\nii.\nReference (reference\nmaterial\nlike articles, tool\ninformation etc.).\niii. Code (complete source code ofthe project)\niv. Application (It is strongly recommended that\na\nweb\napplication-based FYP is hosted at an appropriate web-\nbased platform. Similarly, for mobile application-based\nFYPs, either Android App Store or Apple App Store is\nrecommended forhosting)\nDemonstration (the executable in working order and a\nreadme\nfile containing\nthe information about the\nsoftware\nrequirements (tools)\nand\nhardware\nrequirements for the FYP as well as the instructions or\nthe steps (Soft copy of the User manual) for running the\nFYP executable):\nNote\n1 .\nExact due dates are announced at the start ofa semester:\n2_\nSupervisor/ teams should have their internal deadlines in\norder to meet the external deadlines\n28\nFAST NUCES\npoint" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 32, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n6. Evaluation\nA recommended guideline for the composition of the\nis\nas\nfollows:\nFYP-]\nEvaluation Items\nEvaluation\nWeight\nProposal Defense\n10 %\nPoster\n40 %\nMid Semester\nFinal\n50 %\nFYP-2\nEvaluation Items\nEvaluation\nWeight\nPre-Job Fair\n40 %\nFinal\n60 %\nEvaluators' Weights forboth FYP-I andFYP-2\nEvaluation\nWeight\nSupervisor(s)\n35-60 %\nFaculty Panel (the entire\n40-65 %\npanel is treated as examiner)\nFAST-NUCES\n29\ngrade" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 33, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nCompilation ofResults\nThe evaluations submitted by a supervisor and the faculty\nare\ncompiled and\nconverted into\na letter\nby the FYP\nCoordinators.\nThe recommended distribution ofmarks between supervisor\nand faculty may change as per the range given in the above\ntable.\nThe letter\nis assigned after taking into account any\ndeduction\nfor the late submission of proposals, reports,\nfailure in any evaluation, etc.\nMiscellaneous Rules\nThe entire FYP process is designed to ensure that students are\nable to develop and deliverhigh quality FYPs.\nAtthe same time,\nthe university has put in place rigorous rules to ensure fairness of\nthe FYP process.\nFollowing additional rules apply:\n1.\nFailing the FYP-l proposal defense requires the group to re-\nsubmit a newlimproved proposal. This can be done with the\nsame\nsupervisor or new supervisor:\n2 _\nOnce\nan\nFYP idea has\nbeen registered\nwith\na\ngiven\nsupervisor; the change of supervisor can only be done with\nthe consent of the\nexisting supervisor: Another\nis to\nchange the idea entirely and register with a new supervisor;\ngiving up the previous idea.\n3 .\nFYP-] and FYP-2 must be registered consecutively: There\ncannotbe a frozen semester in between FYP-] andFYP-2.\n4_\nIn case of receiving an \"F\" in FYP-l, the students must re-\nregister in the FYP (same process as FYP-l):\nHowever; if\nwish\nto\nchange the supervisor;\nmust obtain\npermission\nfrom\nthe supervisor through\nthe supervisor\nchange form. Another option is to drop the idea and register a\nnew idea with a new\nsupervisor: This only requires approval\nfrom the FYP Coordinators.\n5_\nIn case of\nreceiving an *F\" in FYP-2, the students cannot\n30\nFAST NUCES\npanel\ngrade\ngrade\noption\nthey\nthey" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 34, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nchange supervisor without the consent\nof the\nexisting\nsupervisor:\nFYP-2\nmust\nbe re-registered\nas\nper normal\npractice. However; the idea cannot be changedatthis stage as\nthis may require re-doing the FYP-1 (FYP-] and FYP-2 must\nbe on the same idea): The Head, FAST School ofComputing,\nin consultation with the FYP Coordinators may grant an\nexemption to this rule. The change of supervisor is allowed,\nbut only through the explicit approval of the supervisor and\nthe FYP coordinators.\n6_\nIn\ncase the\nsupervisor leaves the university, the\nFYP\ncoordinators shallassign a new supervisor:\n7 .\nIfcase ofthe late submission ofthe final report (or submitting\na\nreport without supervisor's approval), the awarded\nmay be converted to an \"F\" , in line with the university policy\n8_\nstudent may be referred to the Head, FAST School of\nComputing,\nor\nthe campus Director\nfor missing the\nscheduled appointments with the Supervisor: Such students\nmay be debarred from the final evaluation and be awarded an\n'F\"\non the recommendation of the supervisor and\napproval from\nthe\nHead,\nFAST\nSchool\nof Computing:\nHowever; the supervisor must inform the FYP committee\nthat the student is not coming to meetings and must issue a\nformal warning to the student:\nFAST-NUCES\n31\ngrade\nAny\ngrade" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 35, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n7\nGuidelines for the Preparation\nofFYPPoster\nThe FYP poster is a condensed representation of an FYP It\nshould\nbe neat; attractive, and\nvery inviting:\nPosters\nare\nevaluated\nby the faculty panel. The following is\nlist of\nrecommendedposter guidelines:\nPoster size mustbe22.5\"x34.5\".\nThe orientation ofthe poster should be Portrait:\nDon't use\ntoo\ntext\njust highlight your major\npoints Use bullets whenever possible.\nMake sure that the fontis\nenough forpeople to see it\nfrom a meter away:\nIllustrations\nand visualizations of concepts (maps,\npictures, photos, design drawings, diagrams, tables,\ncharts, graphs,\nscreen captures\") look nice and can often\nsay more than words.\nMake sure you\ncheck! (Also, note that capitalized\nwords are often skipped by most\ncheckers )\nThe top-left\nmay contain the title of the project;\nnames ofthe group members andthe Supervisor(s).\nThe top-rightpartmay contain the Project Goals.\nThe bottom part may contain the Project Plan and the list\noftentative deliverables forthe final FYP-] evaluation.\nWhile staying within these guidelines, there is plenty of\nscope\nfor individual creativity through the\nuse\nof\ndifferent fonts, colors, backgrounds, and\nDo not include too much information.\nToo much text\nmay obscure the main message of the poster: Limit the\ninformation to the\ninformation, rely o answering\nquestions, and on your project summary to\nacross the\ndetails.\nUse graphics where appropriate.\nThe original Photoshop/Corel file ofthe poster should be\nsubmitted\nwith ajpeg image ofthe poster:\n32\nFAST NUCES\nmuch\nlarge\nspell\nspell\npart\ngraphics.\nkey\nget\nalong" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 36, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nRecommended\ntools for making poster\nare\nAdobe\nPhotoshop\nor Corel Draw. If a group uses some other\ntool, helshe will be responsible for the printing of the\nPoster:\n8. Guidelines for FYP Report\nFormat\nTitle\nThe title page should include the title ofthe report along with the\nname(s) of the department or university/organization for which\nthe report is written and the year of submission:\nAlso included\non the title page should be the name(s) of the author(s) of the\nreport\nwith the name (s) of the supervisor (s). Title Page is\nfollowedby ablankpage. A sample is shown below.\nFAST-NUCES\n33\nPage\nalong -" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 37, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nFinal Year Project\n(Title)\nProducing Quality FYP (Subtitle)\nFYP Team\nMr: ABCXYZ Mehboob\nSupervised by\nMr: ABC\nFAST School of Computing\nNational University of Computer and Emerging\nSciences\n[Campus], Pakistan\n2023\n34\nFAST NUCES" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 38, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nStudents' Submission\nThis includes the title ofthe reportandits occasion.\nAnti-Plagiarism Declaration\nThis is to declare that the above FYP reportproduced underthe:\nTitle:\nis the sole contribution of the author(s) and no part hereof has\nbeen reproduced on as it is basis (cut and paste) which can be\nconsideredas Plagiarism. All referenced parts have been used to\nargue the idea\nand\nhave\nbeen\ncited properly\nI We\nwill\nbe\nresponsible and liable for any consequence if violation of this\ndeclaration is determined\nDate:\nStudent 1 Name:\nSignature:_\nStudent 2 Name:\nSignature:_\nStudent 3 Name:\nSignature:_\nSupervisor (Faculty) Name:\nSignature:_\nFAST-NUCES\n35" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 39, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nAuthors' Declaration\nThis states Authors' declaration that the work presented in the\nreport is their\nown,\nand\nhas\nnot\nbeen submitted/presented\npreviously to any other institution or organization.\nAbstract (optional) (50 to 125 words)\nThree to five sentences\ndescribing the essence of the work: An\nabstract is a short; 50-125 words summary ofa work. AnAbstract\nshould state the purpose, findings, and conclusions ofyour work\nwithout commenting 0 Or evaluating the work itself: Put the\nabstract on a separate page that follows the title page.\nAcknowledgments (ifany)\nExecutive Summary:\nThe executive summary should be one to two pages' overview of\nthe information contained in the FYP report.\nIt should give the\nreader an easy reference, in a very brief form, to the important\ninformation contained in the report and explained in more detail\nin the body of the report. People reading the report will use this\nsection as a reference during presentations.\nTable of Contents\nThe table of contents lists the information contained in the report\nin the order in which it will be found. All major topics of interest\nshould be listed.\nIntroduction\nThe introduction should contain a brief overview of the problem\nbeing addressed and the background information needed for the\nreader to understand the work being done and the reasoning\nbehind it.\nAfter\nreading the introduction, the reader should know\nexactly what the report is about; why the work was done, andhow\nthis work adds to the knowledge that the reader may have about\nthe topic.\n36\nFAST NUCES" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 40, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nBody Chapters\nConclusions and/ orRecommendations\nPresent a summary of what you found in the results section. Here\nyou\nshould describe the techniques that you\nused\nfor each\nanalysis andthe results of each analysis.\nConclusions are broad generalizations that focus on addressing\nthe questions to\nanswer\nwhich the project\nwas\nundertaken.\nRecommendations\nare\nyour choices for strategies\nor\ntactics\nbased on\nconclusions. Quite often authors are tempted to\nspeculate on outcomes that cannot be supported by the findings\nDo not draw any conclusions or make any recommendations that\nyour work cannot clearly support.\nReferences\nThis section should list all existing information sources used in\nthe FYP\nIt is important to allow the reader to see all of the\nsources usedand enable the reader to further\nthese\nsources to verify the information presented:\nAppendix/ces\nThis section should include all supporting information from the\nproject that\nwas not included in the body of the report.\nYou\nshould include surveys, complex statistical calculations, certain\ndetailed tables, and other such information in an appendix\nThe\ninformation presented in this section is important to support the\nwork presented in the body of the report but would make it more\ndifficult to read and understand the work if presented within the\nbody of the report: Appendixes\nmay include maps, graphs,\ncharts, or other helpful material.\nCite the appendix items in the report narrative\n(write\n\"see\nAppendix A\")\nand organize appendices (e.g-, Appendix\nA,\nAppendix B, etc.)\nFAST-NUCES\n37\nyour\nexplore" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 41, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\ntables, figures, form, Or other materials that are not totally\ncentral to the analysis but that need to be shown are placed in the\nAppendix.\nFootnotes/ End Notes\nFootnotes are located at the bottom of a page. End notes are like\nfootnotes but are located at the back rather than the bottom of\neach page. These would include all of the references for all works\ncited in the review ofrelated literature or any other sections ofthe\nreport as well as the references for quotations, either direct or\nindirect; taken from other sources, or any footnote comments that\nmight have been included. These are listed in numeric order as\npresented in the text:\n1.\nLani Arredondo (1999) Business Presentations,\nMcGraw-Hill, pp. 23-34.\n2_\nJann\nSchill (1996)\nOn Purpose, Heinemann,\nAustralia, p. 23.\n3_\nPaul\nTench (1981)\nPronunciation Skills,\nMacmillan, p. 23.\nIn case an endnote is followed by another citing the same source,\nonly the word: 'Ibid\" (as above) shall substitute for the entire\ntext: If the page no\nis different;\nthen the page number shall\nappear after the word: \" Ibid\"\nFor example:\n1. Jann Schill (1996) On Purpose, Heinemann, Australia,\np.23.\nIbid,,p. 54.\nIn\ncase the same source comes to be mentioned after\nfew\ninterrupting sources,\nthen\nthe word\nop\ncit\"\nwould\nsuffice\n(mentioned earlier is written) , followed by the page number:\nBibliography or Literature Cited\nBibliography will appear in alphabetic order of the authors'\nsurnames. Author's surname shall come first as is the case in the\ncatalogues oflibraries\n38\nFAST NUCES\nAny" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 42, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nArredondo, Lani (1999) Business Presentations, McGraw-Hill.\nSchill,Jann (1996) On Purpose, Heinemann, Australia.\nTench, Paul (1981) Pronunciation Skills, Macmillan.\nNote: Use underlining (italics) for titles of books, periodicals\nnewspapers, works of art, ships, etc:\nArticles\nor\nchapters in\nbooks, periodicals, orjournals shall come in double quotes.\nPaper\nStandardA4 size\nWidth: 8.27\"\nHeight: 11.69\"\nWeight: 90 Grams\nFonts, Type Styles\nFont Size = 11 (Normal Text)\nFont\nTimes New Roman\nTitle== 26 bold (Times New Roman)\nSub-title--20 bold (Times New Roman)\nHeading 1 (Font Size) = 16 (Bold)\nFont = Arial\nHeading 2 (Font Size) = 14 (Bold)\nFont = Arial\nHeading 3 (Font Size) = 13 (Bold, Italics)\nFont\nArial\nMargins\n=\n1.5\"\nBottom = 1.0\"\nLeft = 2.0\"\nRight\n1.0\"\nSpacing\nLine Spacing = 1.5\nParagraph Spacing = 6 pts\nFAST-NUCES\n39\nTop" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 43, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nIndentation\nIndent all quotations comprising 4 or more lines by 5 spaces from\nleft.\nPage Numbers\nExcept for the title page, number allpages which come before the\nfirst page of the body chapters consecutively with lower case\nroman numerals (i, ii, iii,iv, ..).\nThe first page with Arabic numeral (1,2,3,and s0 on) starts from\nthe page of the introduction but it is mentioned from page 2\nonwards.\nMention page numbers on the top right ofthe page. The first page\nof each section\nor chapter will not carry the page number;\nhowever; the page number will be counted for the proceeding\npage.\nHeaders\nThe header will comprise the title of the Project report: On every\nodd page will appear the title of the report while on the even\npages the title of the chapter o section will be mentioned. The\nfirst page of every section or chapter shallnot carry the header:\n40\nFAST NUCES" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 44, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n9. FYP Report Contents\nThere\nare\ntwo types\nof FYPs\nR&D\nand development.\nTherefore, the basic contents for the two types of reports are\ngiven\nbelow\nas\na\nguideline.\nA\nspecific and\ntailored format\naccording to an FYP's need is suggested by a supervisor:\nDevelopment FYPReport Format\n1. Introduction\n2. Research on\nexisting products\n3. Project Vision\n3.1. Problem Statement\n3.2. Business Opportunity\n3.3. Objectives\n3.4. Project Scope\n3.5. Constraints\n3.6. Stakeholders Description\n3.6.1. Stakeholders Summary\n3.6.2\nHigh Level Goals and Problems of\nStakeholders\n4. Software\nRequirement Specifications\n4.1. List of Features\n4.2. Functional Requirements\n4.3. Non-Functional Requirements\n5 . Iteration Plan\n6. Iteration 1\nartifacts mentioned in Table la)\n7 . Iteration 2 (all artifacts mentioned in Table la)\nand so on\n(for subsequent iterations)\n8. Implementation Details (not the programming code but the\nalgorithmic and procedural details especially related to the\nhidden/ backend algorithms thatare not covered in the design)\n9\nUser Manual\nFAST-NUCES\nKey\n(all" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 45, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nReferences\nAppendices\nReD-Based FYP Report Format\nChapter 1. Introduction\n1.1. Problem Domain\n1.2. Research Problem Statement\n1.3 . Software Requirements Specification (if\napplicable)\nChapter 2. Literature Review\n2.1. Research Item # 1\n2.1.1. Summary\nof the research\nitem\n(1\nor\n2\nparagraphs)\n2.1.2.\nCritical analysis\nof the research\nitem\n(Strengths and Weaknesses)\n2.1.3.\nRelationship to the proposedresearch work\n2.2. Research Item # 2\n2.2.1. Summary\nof the research\nitem\n(1\nor\n2\nparagraphs)\n2.2.2.\nCritical analysis\nof the research\nitem\n(Strengths and Weaknesses)\n2.2.3.\nRelationship to the proposed research work\n2.3.Research Item # 3\n2.3.1. Summary\nof the research\nitem (1\nor\n2\nparagraphs)\n2.3.2.\nCritical analysis\nof\nthe research\nitem\n(Strengths and Weaknesses)\n2.3.3.\nRelationship to the proposedresearch work\n2.4.Research Item #4\n2.4.1. Summary\nof the research\nitem\n(1\nor\n2\nparagraphs)\n2.4.2.\nCritical\nanalysis\nof the research\nitem\n(Strengths and Weaknesses)\n2.4.3.\nRelationship to the proposed research work\n42\nFAST NUCES" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 46, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n2.5 . Research Item # 5\n2.5.1. Summary of the research item (1 or 2\nparagraphs,\n2.5.2. Critical analysis of the research item\n(Strengths and Weaknesses)\n2.5.3. Relationship to the proposed research work\nChapter 3 .\nProposed Approach\n(Framework/ Heuristic/\nAlgorithm/ Protocol/ Mathematical-model)\nChapter 4.\nImplementation (Simulations or Experiments)\nChapter 5.\nValidation and Testing\nChapter 6.\nResults and Discussion\nChapter 7 .\nConclusions and Future Work\nReferences\nAppendices\nFAST-NUCES\n43" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 47, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n10. FYP Forms\nA\nNational University\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences, [Campus]\nFYP Registration Form\nFYP Title:\nFYP Type (Development or R&D-based):\nBrief Description\nUN SDGs targeted by the FYP:\nFYP (Algorithms and knowledge used from Core Courses):\nCourse Name (Limit of up to 10\nCore ideas used in FYP\ncourses ,\n44\nFAST NUCES\nNal\nASii" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 48, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nGroup Members:\nE-mail\nRoll #\nName\nCell #\nCGPA\nAddress\nExternal Supervisor (if any):\nName\nOrganization\nName of Faculty Supervisor\nSupervisor's Signature_\nDated_\nFAST-NUCES\n45" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 49, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nNational University\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences, [Campus]\nFYP Proposal Defense Evaluation Form\nTitle of FYP:\nGroup Members:\nSr #\nRoll #\nName\nAbout Evaluator:\nName and Signature:\nYour role in this evaluation: (please tick one)\nSupervisor\nPanel Member\n46\nFAST NUCES\nSi\nKund" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 50, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nEvaluation: (please tick one)\nApproved\nApproved with Minor Modifications\nApproved with Major Modifications\nRejected\nModifications (Minor/Major) Recommended (if any)\nReason for Rejection (mandatory, if any FYP is rejected)\nFAST-NUCES" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 51, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nNational University\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences, [Campus]\nFYP-1 Mid-Semester Evaluation Form\nTitle of FYP:\nGroup Members:\nAbout Evaluator:\nName and Signature:\nYour role in this evaluation: (please tick one)\nSupervisor\nPanel Member\n48\nFAST NUCES\nSi\nKund" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 52, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nEvaluation:\n(A= Excellent, B-Good, C-Satisfactory; D-Not Satisfactory,\nF-Not Accepted )\n(Dev\nDevelopment FYP R&D = R&D-based FYP)\nTick one in each row\nCriteria\nA | B | C | D /\nF\nIteration definition;\nFYP Plan, Work\nbreakdown\n10\nWhat is to be covered\nin the iteration)\nPresentation\n(Contents, Style,\n20\nConfidence, Dress)\nFYP Report\n40\n(Artifacts\nFeatures)\nDev\nWork\nCompleted\n(as\n30\nper iteration plan)\nFYP Report\nIntroduction\nof\nproblem\ndomain\nand\nresearch\nproblem\nstatement;\nSRS\n(if\nReD\n70\napplicable), Literature\nsurvey\nof\nat\nleast\n5\nresearch\nitems,\nProposed approach\nJustify in case of ticking Not Accepted\".\nother\ncomments/suggestions!\nFAST-NUCES\n49\nAny" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 53, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nNational University\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences, [Campus]\nFYP-1 Final Evaluation Form\nTitle of FYP:\nGroup Members:\nAbout Evaluator:\nName and Signature:\nYour role in this evaluation: (please tick one)\nSupervisor\nPanel Member\nEvaluation:\n(A= Excellent, B-Good, C-Satisfactory, D-Not Satisfactory;\nF-Not Accepted )\n(Dev\nDevelopment FYP; ReD = R&D-based FYP)\n50\nFAST NUCES\nSi\nKund" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 54, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nTick one in each row\nCriteria\nA | B | C | D /\nF\nIteration definition;\nFYP Plan, Work\n5\nbreakdown\nPresentation\n(Contents, Style,\n15\nConfidence, Dress)\nFYP Report (Artifacts\n25\nFeatures)\nDemonstration\nof the\nDev\ncode\n(Quality,\nConformance\nwith\n30\ndesign, User interface\netc.)\nFYP\nReport\n(Introduction\nof\nproblem\ndomain\nand\nresearch\nproblem\nstatement;\nSRS\n(if\nReD\n55\napplicable), Literature\nsurvey\nof\nat\nleast\n5\nresearch\nitems,\nProposed\napproach,\nexperimental\nJustify in case of ticking Not Accepted\" _\nother\ncomments/suggestions!\nFAST-NUCES\n51\nAny" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 55, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nNational University\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences, [Campus]\nFYP-2 Pre-Job Fair (Midterm) Evaluation Form\nTitle of FYP:\nGroup Members:\nAbout Evaluator:\nName and Signature:\nYour role in this evaluation: (please tick one)\nSupervisor\nPanel Member\n52\nFAST NUCES\nSi\nKund" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 56, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nEvaluation:\n(A= Excellent, B-Good, C-Satisfactory D-Not Satisfactory;\nF-Not Accepted )\n(Dev\nDevelopment FYP R&D = ReD-based FYP)\nTick one in each row\nCriteria\n%\nA | B |C\nD\nF\nWork completed\n30\n(Implementation)\nWork suitable for the\nJob Fair\n(Interface;\n30\nFunctionality,\nDemonstration)\nCode quality\n(conformance with\ndesign, plagiarism\nDev\n20\nissues,\ncoding\npractices)\nLevel\nof\ncode\nintegration\n(Are all components\n20\nmodules fully\nintegrated?)\nPreliminary Results\n(in the form of graphs\n40\ntables)\nReD\nWork suitable for the\n30\nJob Fair\nFAST-NUCES\n53\ngood" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 57, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "Tick one in each row\nCriteria\nA |\nB | C \nD |\nF\n(Results of the\nperformance\nevaluation in\npresentable form\nclearing depicting the\noutcomes of the\nresearch)\nJustify in case of ticking Not Accepted\" .\nother\ncomments/suggestions!\nAny" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 58, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nNational University\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences, [Campus]\nFYP-2 Final Evaluation Form\nTitle of FYP:\nGroup Members:\nAbout Evaluator:\nName and Signature:\nYour role in this evaluation: (please tick one)\nSupervisor\nPanel Member\n54\nFAST NUCES\nSi\nKund" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 59, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nEvaluation:\n(A= Excellent, B-Good, C-Satisfactory D-Not Satisfactory;\nF-Not Accepted )\n(Dev\n=\nDevelopment FYP R&D= R&D-based FYP)\nTick one in each row\nCriteria\nB | C |\nD\nF\nWork completed\n30\n(Implementation)\nWork suitable for the\nJob Fair\n(Interface;\n30\nFunctionality,\nDemonstration)\nCode quality\n(conformance with\ndesign, plagiarism\nDev\n20\nissues;\ncoding\npractices)\nLevel\nof\ncode\nintegration\n(Are all components\n20\nmodules fully\nintegrated?)\nPreliminary Results\n(in the form of graphs\n40\ntables)\nR&D\nWork suitable for the\n30\nJob Fair\nFAST-NUCES\n55\ngood" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 60, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\n(all\nprevious\nrequirements,\nplus\ncomplete\nperformance\nevaluation results\nwith\nan\nappropriate\ndiscussion on the results;\nvalidation and testing)\nReD\nQuality of the research\n(Usefulness\nof\nthe\nresults;\nwhether\nthe\n30\ncontribution is\nfor\npublishing etc)\nComments on the FYP (Mandatory)l\n56\nFAST NUCES\nalong\ngood" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 61, "file": "3. FYP-Handbook-2023.pdf", "content": "BS Final Year Project Handbook 2023\nNational University\nof Computer & Emerging Sciences, [Campus]\nFYP Tracking/Monitoring Form\n(For Supervisors)\nTitle of FYP:\nStudents:\nSemester:\nPeriod from:\nTo:\nWork\nWork\nDate\nTarget Date\nCompleted\nAssigned\nSupervisor:\nSignature:_\nFAST-NUCES\n57\nASi\n41nE" }, { "type": "ocr_text", "page": 62, "file": "3. 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