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*2026: The Year of Synergy 🇵🇰*

A new era where universities, ORICs, and industry come together to turn research into real economic impact.

Through *Shehnaz Index (SI),* we are building Pakistan’s most powerful collaborative ecosystem — *connecting 200+ ORICs* with *130+ industries* to bridge academia and industry like never before.

✨ 2026 is the year where research finds its market, and industry finds its experts.

— Shehnaz Index & Dynamic Research Institute

Welcoming 2026 with renewed purpose, innovation, and national impact.
Together, we continue strengthening research, innovation, and commercialization across Pakistan’s universities.

✨ Here’s to a Year of Impact & Innovation! ✨

— Team Shehnaz Index & Dynamic Research Institute

🚀 Major Milestone Achieved – 200+ Engagements in Record Time!
Pakistan’s research and innovation community is rapidly adopting the Shehnaz Index, showing strong national interest in strengthening ORIC development across universities.

With the launch of our New Report and the “Check ORIC Status” feature, institutions, parents, industry leaders, and policymakers can now assess research & innovation readiness with unprecedented clarity.

This response reinforces the urgent need for standardized, transparent, and globally aligned R&I benchmarking in Pakistan.

🔗 Explore the Shehnaz Index: www.shehnazindex.org

ORIC Podcast | Episode 5 – Part 2
Featuring Ms. Ayman Taj, Head of ORIC at Hamdard University

A powerful discussion on strengthening research, innovation, and ORIC performance across Pakistani universities — hosted by Prof. Dr. Akhlas Ahmed.

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/J1J9wj8zzyg

ORIC Podcast – Episode 5 (Part Two) In Part 2 of Episode 5, Ms. Ayman Taj continues the conversation on the evolving landscape of research, innovation, and commercialization in Pakistani univer...

Pakistan’s First National Report on University Innovation & ORIC Readiness is Now Live

We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest national study:
From Research to Revenue – How University Innovation Can Transform Pakistan’s GDP
Published under the Shehnaz Index – Mapping Pakistan’s ORIC Future, an initiative of the Dynamic Research Institute (DRI).

This landmark report highlights:

• The current innovation readiness of Pakistan’s universities

• The role of ORICs in driving economic growth

• How research can be transformed into sustainable revenue streams

• Key national gaps, opportunities, and policy directions

Access the Full Report:
👉 https://shehnazindex.org/reports

Check Your University’s ORIC Status:
👉 https://shehnazindex.org/oric-status

We Are Live! 🎉
Shehnaz Index (SI) — Pakistan’s first national ORIC benchmarking and readiness framework — is officially launched.

Universities across Pakistan can now review their ORIC status, strengths, and readiness level through our structured national evaluation model.
Don’t forget to check where your university stands today.

👉 Main Website: https://shehnazindex.org/
👉 Check ORIC Status: https://shehnazindex.org/oric-status

A new chapter for Pakistan’s research & innovation future begins today.

Something big is coming.
Pakistan’s research & innovation landscape is about to take a major leap forward.

Shehnaz Index (SI) — the country’s first ORIC benchmarking and development framework —
officially launches tomorrow.

Get ready to experience a new chapter in university innovation.

Shehnaz Index (SI) – Pakistan’s first dedicated ORIC benchmarking and development framework.
A national initiative designed to evaluate, uplift, and transform the research & innovation landscape of Pakistani universities.

From structured assessment to tailored growth pathways — SI is here to map Pakistan’s ORIC future.
Launching soon. Stay tuned.

DRI has signed an MoU with Air University to collaboratively enhance ORIC capacity building, technology transfer, and industry–academia partnership across Pakistan as part of the National ORIC Development Initiative.

🎙️ ORIC Podcast | Episode 5 – Part 1
Featuring Ms. Ayman Taj, Head of ORIC at Hamdard University

An insightful discussion on research, innovation, and the evolving role of ORICs in shaping Pakistan’s academic future — hosted by Prof. Dr. Akhlas Ahmed.

🎥 Watch now:

ORIC Podcast – Episode 5 (Part One) In Part 1 of Episode 5, Ms. Ayman Taj shares her insights as Head of ORIC at Hamdard University, discussing how universities can strengthen a culture of rese...

🤝 Another Milestone Achieved!
Dynamic Research Institute (DRI) has officially signed a Virtual MoU with Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University, Quetta under the National ORIC Development Initiative (Shehnaz Index – Mapping Pakistan’s ORIC Future).
Together, we are moving forward to strengthen research, innovation, and commercialization across Pakistan’s higher education landscape. 🇵🇰

Meet Ms. Ayman Taj, Head of ORIC at Hamdard University — a passionate leader advancing research, innovation, and academic impact in Pakistan. Watch her ORIC Leadership Profile now:

Ms. Ayman Taj | ORIC Leader Profile | Hamdard University Meet Ms. Ayman Taj, a dynamic academic leader driving research, innovation, and commercialization at Hamdard University. With a strong commitment to building...