04/09/2026
🎓 Successfully Completed 3-Day HEC National Faculty Development Training on AI Literacy
I am pleased to share that I have successfully completed the 3-Day Training Program on “AI Literacy for Faculty Members – Building AI-Ready Institutions”, organized by the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, held from September 02–04, 2026.
The training provided valuable insights into the effective, responsible, and innovative use of Artificial Intelligence in higher education, particularly in teaching, learning, research, assessment, and institutional development.
I am deeply grateful to the President, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed, and the Vice President (Academics), IIUI, Prof. Dr. Nadeem Ahmed Sheikh, for their continued support and encouragement for faculty professional development.
I would also like to extend my special appreciation and gratitude to the senior faculty members and distinguished participants from different universities across Pakistan. Their diverse academic experiences, thoughtful discussions, and valuable interactions made this training particularly enriching and memorable.
My sincere thanks to Dr. Amna Malik, Managing Director, National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), HEC, for her leadership and for providing such an excellent platform for faculty capacity building.
🌟 Special Appreciation to Our Resource Persons
I would like to express my special and heartfelt thanks to our distinguished resource persons:
Prof. Dr. Fareeha Azmat — University of Warwick, UK
Prof. Dr. Amina Jameel — Bahria University, Pakistan
Their expertise, engaging sessions, practical insights, and thoughtful guidance significantly enhanced our understanding of AI literacy and its responsible integration into higher education.
I am confident that the knowledge and skills gained through this program will contribute towards improving my teaching, research, academic leadership, and professional practices, while supporting the broader goal of developing AI-ready institutions in Pakistan.
Alhamdulillah for another valuable opportunity for learning, growth, and professional development.