Muhammad Amanullah
Date: September 24, 2026 The True Post (Web News) —OTTAWA: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada, Muhammad Saleem, held an interactive session with Pakistani-origin engineering professionals and graduates of Pakistani universities in Ottawa, focusing on opportunities to strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and Canada in engineering, high technology and other emerging fields.
The session was held on September 23, 2026, and was attended primarily by engineering professionals based in Ottawa, along with alumni of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) in Pakistan.
Alumni of UET Lahore, UET Peshawar and UET Taxila participated in the gathering. Canadian Member of Parliament Aslam Rana, who is also a graduate of UET Lahore, attended the event as the chief guest.
During the session, High Commissioner Muhammad Saleem appreciated the valuable contributions of Pakistani-origin professionals living in Canada to the country’s social and economic development.
He noted that professionals of Pakistani origin have played an important role in Canada’s development through their expertise, professional experience and contributions to various sectors.
The participants exchanged views on ways to further promote cooperation between Pakistan and Canada in engineering, high-tech industries and other advanced technology sectors.
The Pakistani engineering professionals also shared suggestions based on their professional experience and expertise on strengthening technical, academic and professional links between the two countries.
According to the High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa, such engagements can help Pakistan benefit from the expertise and capabilities of Pakistani professionals living abroad while also creating new opportunities for professional, technical and academic cooperation between Pakistan and Canada.
The interactive session provided an opportunity for Pakistani-origin engineering professionals and university alumni to discuss their experiences and explore potential avenues for greater collaboration between the two countries.
Source: High Commission of Pakistan, Ottawa
