Islamabad , (Parliament Times) : The University Advancement Office and the US-Pak Centre for
Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E) at NUST in collaboration with Pakistan Renewable
Energy Coalition organised a dialogue titled "Resolving Energy Sector Crisis through
Digitalisation & Innovation." The event brought together experts from the energy sector,
policymakers and representatives from various industries to discuss the energy challenges of
Pakistan and their potential solutions through digitalisation and innovation.
Principal USPCAS-E Dr Adeel Waqas Ahmed highlighted the importance of the dialogue in
addressing the current challenges facing the energy sector of Pakistan. Dr Ashfaq Hasan
Khan, Principal NUST School of Social Sciences & Humanities (S 3 H), shared his insights on the
policy, and Ms Sadia Dada, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer K -Electric, talked
about KE's operational turnaround through innovation and digitalisation.
The event also featured a panel discussion with representatives from multiple industries,
including Mr Amer Zia, Chief Distribution Officer at KElectric; Mr Noorul Arfeen Zuberi,
Senior Advisor at China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Limited, Mr Naveed Qaiser,
Senior Finance Manager at CPPA; and Dr Kashif Imran, Associate Professor at USPCAS-E
NUST.
In his closing remarks, Pro-Rector RIC-NUST Dr Rizwan Riaz said, “we are pleased with the
outcome of the dialogue, and hope that it will contribute to resolving the energy crisis in Pakistan
through digitalisation and innovation."
An overwhelming number of students actively participated in the discussion. The
dialogue stressed the need for more such activities in future.
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