LCWU and SUPARCO Sign Landmark MoU to Advance Collaboration in Space Science, GIS, and Climate Research

Lahore, June 26, 2025 — Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) and the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) entered into a strategic partnership today by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a formal ceremony held at 2:00 PM in the Syndicate Hall of LCWU.

The MoU was signed by Prof. Dr. Uzma Qureshi, Vice Chancellor of LCWU, and Mr. Raheem Sanaullah, P.o.P, Member Space Electronics, SUPARCO, who also graced the occasion as chief guests and principal signatories of the document.

The distinguished delegation from SUPARCO included Syed Abdul Basit Bukhari (Director General Coordination), Faran Chaudhry (Director TD & SOP), Muhammad Mansha (Director SPARS), Majid Masood (General Manager SPARS), and Farooq Ishaq (Manager HR & Coordination).

This collaborative framework paves the way for integrated research and academic exchange in critical areas such as environment, climate change, artificial intelligence, urban ecology, informatics, and disaster management. It will also support satellite, aerial, and ground-based studies, facilitate the preparation of joint research proposals for national and international funding, promote capacity building of postgraduate students and researchers, and encourage organization of workshops, seminars, and symposia—while leaving room for further cooperation in mutually agreed areas.

Dr. Nausheen Mazhar, Chairperson of the Geography Department and focal person for the MoU from LCWU, emphasized that this partnership marks a significant milestone in connecting academia with national space technology institutions. She stated that the collaboration is not only aimed at academic advancement but also at contributing toward national resilience and development through evidence-based research.