Decoding Local Architecture: The Socio-Cultural and Historical Impact of The Faisal Mosque as a National Landmark

Faisal Mosque designed by Vedat Delokay is an iconic architectural landmark that requires no introduction. Given its contradictory form in the canonized context of mosque architecture in South Asia, the complex has more to offer than just the quintessential definition of an area to offer prayer. In this article, 3rd year students of History and…

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Multifaceted Crop Scouting

The agricultural sector of Pakistan is indispensable to the country’s economic growth and food security. The project titled, “Multifaceted Crop Scouting using Industry 4.0”, is a synergistic research approach that brings together leading research institutions and industry in developing a smart and sustainable farming solution using latest precision agriculture practices. SEECS faculty member, Dr. Rafia…

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Climate Action: Are We Doing Enough?

In 1992, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change instituted a treaty to address the human influence on Earth’s climate systems. The treaty came into force two years later and the first Conference of Parties (COP1) was held in Berlin, in 1995. Fast forward nearly three decades and the UNFCCC has just wrapped up…

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Smart LoRaWAN based Metering Retrofit secure funding from K-Electric

It is a matter of great pride to share the news that the NUST-PNEC team has won 2nd runner-up position in the KE 7/11+ Innovation Challenge organized by K-Electric. This podium position was coupled with a Rs 750,000/-investment plus an award from KE and NEPRA. This competition was a 6-month long design challenge for both…

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NUST Researchers Developed Pakistan’s First 3D Concrete Printer

The conventional way of construction faces various challenges like less productivity, restricted design, high construction cost, construction waste, conflict among the construction workers, and prolonged construction time. While the world is moving towards automation, efforts are being made to automate the construction industry through various technologies. Additive manufacturing in construction commonly known as 3D concrete…

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Scientists from NUST develops 2 times more effective pain-relieving cream than Wintogeno

In countries like Pakistan where research commercialization is a new concept, NUST is already recognized for its efforts to develop marketable innovations to benefit the society. It is home to many eminent scientists and leading researchers like Professor Dr Murtaza Najabat Ali who are working tirelessly to conduct applied research and strengthen academia-industry linkages. Being…

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