Inaugural Meeting of DHA Suffa Humanities and Social Sciences Corporate Advisory Council Meeting

DHA Suffa University hosted the inaugural Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Corporate Advisory Council meeting, bringing together prominent figures from the media industry, corporate sector and academia. The council’s aim is to bridge the gap between academic pursuits and industry practices, fostering meaningful collaboration to prepare students for leadership roles in an evolving global landscape.

The council is chaired by Mr. Duraid Qureshi, CEO of Hum Network. Mr. Qazi Khalillulah, ex-ambassador and Executive Director of CISSS’s, Co-Chairman, and Dr. Sidra Ahmed the Secretary. Their leadership underscores the importance of aligning academic excellence with corporate innovation.

The Vice-Chancellor of DHA Suffa University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saeed Minhas, welcomed attendees and outlined the vision for the council. Dr. Samreen Bari, Head of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, delivered the opening remarks, highlighting the importance of such partnerships in enhancing academic and professional growth. Ms. Sundus Basharat Ahmad (International Relations) presented the council’s aim, its mutual benefits, and plans for project implementation, emphasizing the transformative potential of academia-industry collaboration. Members of the council included prominent media professionals, corporate leaders and academicians. The meeting concluded with the distribution of shields to the distinguished members.