NED
University of Engineering and Technology is one of the oldest institutions for
teaching and producing engineering graduates in this country. It was founded as
Prince of Wales Engineering College in 1921. The present name was given to it a
few years later in recognition of generous donation by the family members of the
well-known philanthropist, Mr. Nadirshaw Edulji Dinshaw. Historical records
indicate that the need for qualified civil engineers for mega projects such as
Sukkur Barrage led to development of this institution. After Pakistan came into
being in 1947. NED continued to serve the nation. In 1977, it was upgraded as
NED University of Engineering and Technology and relocated to its present main
campus at University Road. More laurels were earned by the institution thereon.
The prime pride of NED has been its graduates most of whom have done very well
in their respective professional careers. NED alumnui have also played a
pioneering role in various fields of engineering works after Pakistan came into
being. Some domains of professional contribution include consultancy,
professional advice, setting up laboratories, research, industrial development,
technical training and education, collaborative assignments, entrepreneurship
and expansion, quality assurance mechanisms, management of units, design
innovations and several others. The work of this invaluable human resource has
had far reaching impact over the period of time. Development of indigenous
capabilities in design, management and operation of vital industries and
enterprises, evolution and expansion of new forms of industrial arrangements in
production and support for state policies of industrialization during various
regimes are
some
salient mentions that have been vital for the progress and prosperity of the
nation. In other words, this university has played a pivotal role in augmenting
technological and industrial development by providing dependable cadres of
engineering graduates. A sizable number of these graduates constitute the
invaluable human capital in the form of overseas Pakistanis. They are gainfully
employed or running their own enterprises in the Middle East, United Kingdom.
United States, Malaysia, China, Europe and many other parts of the globe.
Many
years ago, the university took the revolutionary step of obtaining ISO 9000
certification to structure a quality management system whichcould transparently
ensure prescription and practice of quality oriented approaches throughout the
campus. All attempts that tend to threaten academic discipline are nipped in
the bud in the larger interest of students and their future. It may also be
noted that about 40 percent students are girls. The numbers of the fairer sex
is also increasing in ranks of the faculty. Gender sensitivity in terms of
safety, security and facilities is a foremost objective the university
administration. Providing a wholesome atmosphere to students, a large number of
co- curricular and sports activities are regularly perfomed. Debates,
exhibitions, seminars, conferences and other such events are a regular feature
of the academic calendar. In addition, the students are also exposed to the needs
of actual working environment through internships in the various industries.
Industrial liaison directorate keeps close coordination and follow-up with
industrial and public sector concerns of various ranks and profiles. The
students in third year and other classes benefit from this vital exposure. In
many cases, the employment of interns after graduation becomes guaranteed when
the prospective employers view the potential and capacities of the students. As
the country has launched China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative,
Chinese language (Level 1 & 2) is taught to all undergraduate students
since the past two years. Besides, a community service programme for all the
undergraduate students is a compulsory course where the students receive
theoretical and practical association with a worthwhile community initiative in
various sectors.
Institutions
take ages to evolve. They take even greater time spans to depict their outputs
and potential. But it is an even uphill task to maintain the high standards set
during the process of evolution. The NED University has experienced a phase of
rapid growth, expansion and development in its recent past. It now comprises
three campuses via main campus on University Road, Latif Ebrahim Jamal Campus
on Stadium Road and the City Campus on Maulana Din Mohammad Wafai Road. In
2019, the university also opened Thar Institute of Engineering, Sciences and Technology
(TIEST) at Islamkot (Thar) to enable the bright young people of Sindh to
benefit from quality higher education at their door steps. The classes already
began in 2019.
For
the future, the university is focusing on developing a broad based research
culture amongst its faculty and scholars for accelerating generation of
worthwhile contributions to knowledge in all the concerned domains. Here are
some of the notable glittering stars of NED, Our Alumnui's, our pride:
Mr. Elahi Bux Soomro
Mr.
Justice Zulfiqar Ahmed Khan
Syed Murad Ali Shah Syed Asaad Ayub
Ahmad
Engineer Asfia Aleem
Mr.
Sohail P. Ahmed
Senator Rukhsana Zubairi
Mr Najeeb Haroon.
Mr.
Aftab Hussain Siddiqui
Mr. Firdous Shamim Naqvi
#Mr Ashraf Habibullah
#Mr. Naveed Sherwani Mr. Raghib
Hussain
Mr. Asim Murtaza Khan
Mr. Saeed Anwar
Major
General Khurram Anwar Qadri
Retd.
Maj. General Raza Hussain (SUPARCO)
Ms. Farhat Ishtiaq
Mr. Mohammed Ali Shehki
Mr Ali Haider
On
100 Years of Excellence NED University of Engineering & Technology,
Karachi
(1921-2021), Pakistan Post is issuing the Commemorative Postage
Stamp of Rs 20/- denomination on August 1, 2021.
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