Scottish delegation lauds CBD Punjab’s initiatives

A delegation from the Scotland Chamber of Commerce and Robert Gordon University, led by Scotland's Trade Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Jeanette Forbes paid an official visit to the Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) here Thursday.

Vice Principal Robert Gordon University Scotland, Prof Lynn Kilbride, Dr Elliot Pirie, Associate Dean for Academic Development and Student Engagement, Director FPCCI Pakistan-UK Business Council Arslan Ijaz Anwer and Project Manager Sana Mehwish were the other members of the delegation.

CBD Punjab CEO Imran Amin provided a comprehensive briefing on the various ongoing projects under the CBD Punjab banner. A special emphasis was laid on the development of the education district within the landmark CBD NSIT City project, which has become a cornerstone of CBD Punjab’s vision to promote higher education and foster innovation in the region.

Dr Jeanette Forbes praised the initiatives taken by CBD Punjab, particularly the innovative concept of CBD NSIT City. She remarked, "The projects of CBD Punjab, especially the Education District, have the potential to significantly contribute to the economic development of Punjab province. The forward-thinking approach of the authority is commendable, and we look forward to furthering collaborations that can benefit both Scotland and Pakistan."

During the briefing, Imran Amin stated that CBD NSIT City's Education District is designed with state-of-the-art infrastructure and world-class facilities to accommodate local and international universities. “Our goal is to create an academic hub where institutions from across the globe can establish their campuses and contribute to the intellectual and economic growth of Punjab.”

He further mentioned that CBD Punjab is actively engaging with several prestigious international and local universities to set up their campuses in the Education District. The ongoing discussions reflect CBD Punjab’s commitment to transforming the area into a global knowledge and research centre that aligns with international educational standards.

The Vice Principal and Dean of Robert Gordon University expressed keen interest in exploring the possibilities of establishing a campus within the Education District of CBD NSIT City. They recognised the district’s strategic significance in providing quality education and fostering international academic partnerships.

The visit also saw participation from CBD Punjab’s COO Brig (retd) Mansoor Janjua, Director Business Development CBD Punjab Ali Waqar Shah, Director Marketing CBD Punjab Waseem Siddiq and Director Architecture & Planning CBD Punjab Sameer Aftab Sial.