Aror University Launches Winter Camp 2027 in Islamabad

News Desk

ISLAMABAD:Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design and Heritage, Sukkur, has unveiled its International Winter School/Camp 2027 in Islamabad, an initiative aimed at promoting global academic engagement, cultural exchange and international cooperation.

Organised in partnership with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Inter-University Consortium for the Promotion of Social Sciences Pakistan (IUCPSS), the launch ceremony took place at Islamabad Club and was attended by diplomats, senior academics, university heads and representatives of cultural organisations.

Prominent participants included Mauritius High Commissioner Munsoo Kurimbaccus; Aror University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zahid Hussain Khand; HEC Member (R&D and Academics) Prof. Dr. Habib Ali Bokhari; National Language Promotion Department Director General Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Mazhar; Ziauddin University Islamabad Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ghulam Raza Bhatti; Rawalpindi Women University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Tayyaba Zarif; IUCPSS National Coordinator Muhammad Murtaza Noor; and Iqra University Chak Shahzad Campus Director Abdul Waheed.

Addressing the gathering, Prof. Dr. Zahid Hussain Khand said the two-week programme would provide a platform for academic interaction, creative exploration and intercultural engagement, allowing participants to experience Pakistan’s rich and diverse heritage.

He said the initiative was part of Aror University’s efforts to expand students’ international exposure and foster meaningful partnerships with global academic institutions, scholars and cultural communities.

Khand emphasised that international learning programmes enable students to develop broader worldviews, enhance their communication abilities and gain a better understanding of diverse cultures and perspectives.

Mauritius High Commissioner Munsoo Kurimbaccus praised the initiative, noting that educational and cultural exchanges serve as important bridges between nations by promoting mutual understanding, cooperation and friendly relations.

Prof. Dr. Habib Ali Bokhari also welcomed the initiative, stressing the significance of international academic partnerships, collaborative research and global exposure in strengthening higher education. He reaffirmed the HEC’s commitment to supporting such educational endeavours.

The International Winter School/Camp 2027 is expected to include academic sessions, intercultural discussions, experiential learning activities and visits highlighting Pakistan’s cultural and intellectual heritage.

Through their collaboration, Aror University, HEC and IUCPSS seek to expand international cooperation in higher education and establish new avenues for students, researchers and academics to share knowledge, exchange ideas and learn across cultural boundaries.

The event highlighted the growing importance of international partnerships in strengthening Pakistan’s higher education sector and promoting cultural understanding through academic engagement.