13/09/2026
USMS and SANA Explore Collaboration for Sufism, Sindhi Language, Girls’ Education and Global Linkages
A delegation led by Prof. Dr. Imamuddin Khoso, Vice Chancellor, University of Sufism and Modern Sciences (USMS), BhitShah, held a productive meeting with the leadership of the Sindhi Association of North America (SANA) in Karachi to explore avenues for academic, cultural and institutional collaboration.
During the meeting, the Vice Chancellor briefed the SANA leadership on the vision, progress and academic priorities of USMS, particularly its distinctive approach of integrating Sufism with modern sciences and contemporary academic disciplines. USMS is Pakistan’s only university established with a dedicated academic focus on Sufism alongside modern sciences and contemporary subjects.
Dr. Akhtiar Ali, Director Academics, USMS, highlighted the University's initiatives for the promotion and preservation of the Sindhi language, culture and heritage. He shared that USMS degree certificates are printed in both Sindhi and English, reflecting the University's commitment to preserving and promoting the Sindhi language.
Dr. Zaffar Iqbal Junejo, Director, Center for Sufi Studies, Research and Publications (CSSRP), briefed the SANA team on the University's ongoing academic and research initiatives related to Sufism and its relevance to contemporary society.
The SANA leadership expressed strong interest in supporting USMS, particularly in promoting girls’ education in rural Sindh. Dr. Maqbool Halepoto assured the Vice Chancellor of SANA's cooperation in strengthening educational opportunities for girls in the land of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, with particular attention to underserved and rural communities.
It was also agreed that a SANA delegation will visit USMS, BhitShah, later this month to further explore areas of mutual cooperation, including connecting USMS with international universities and institutions, academic partnerships, research collaboration, girls’ education, and other educational and cultural initiatives.
The USMS delegation also included Syed Imdad Ali Shah, Registrar, USMS, and Mr. Atta Muhammad Chopan, Deputy Director ORIC, USMS.
The meeting reflects a shared commitment to advancing Sufism, Sindhi language and culture, rural education, girls’ empowerment, research, academic excellence and international institutional linkages, while strengthening the connection between USMS and the global Sindhi community.