PESHAWAR: A high-level German delegation visited the Building Energy Research Centre (BERC) at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar.The visit aims to explore new avenues of collaboration in Pakistan’s clean energy transition, particularly in energy-efficient building design and sustainable urban development.The visit was part of the BMZ-funded project “Transformation of the Building Energy Sector: Pathway towards a Cleaner and Greener Pakistan,” through which Germany and Pakistan are working together to promote innovative, energy-efficient construction practices and strengthen institutional capacity in the sector.The delegation was led by Christiane Amari, Head of Division for Pakistan and Afghanistan (BMZ); Anna Friedemann, Senior Policy Officer for Pakistan (BMZ); Dr Sebastian Paust, Head of Development Cooperation (German Embassy); Lena Paust, First Secretary Development (German Embassy); Alicia Beck, Country Manager (GIZ HQ); Maria-Jose Poddey, Country Director (GIZ Pakistan); Wolfgang Hesse, Cluster Coordinator for Energy, Climate Change and Just Transition (GIZ Pakistan); Mohammad Irshad Khan, Project Leader for Energy Efficiency (GIZ Pakistan); and Alexander Fischer, Advisor Energy Efficiency (GIZ Pakistan), among others.Prof Dr Sadiq Khattak, Vice Chancellor UET Peshawar reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s transition towards clean and energy-efficient systems. “Our partnership with GIZ and BMZ enables the development of energy-efficient, research-based solutions for the country’s building sector. We aim to further expand this partnership in other relevant fields where UET Peshawar holds unique expertise,” he stated.The German delegation commended UET’s leadership in sustainable research and innovation.The delegation appreciated BERC’s achievements through national and international collaborations and expressed interest in further strengthening the partnership, particularly in building the capacities of young professionals in energy-efficient construction.Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses in public sector schools across the province starting from grade six.He directed the Elementary and Secondary Education Department to take immediate steps and ensure the provision of necessary resources on an emergency basis to implement this initiative.Presiding over a meeting of the Elementary and Secondary Education Department at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Peshawar, the chief minister stated that artificial intelligence has become a central component of modern economies, education, healthcare, and governance systems, emphasizing that imparting AI education to the province’s children and youth would prepare them to meet future challenges with confidence and competence.Muhammad Sohail Afridi noted that AI learning would foster creativity and equip students with globally competitive skills.During the meeting, the chief minister also directed the creation of new teaching positions to address the shortage of teachers in the merged districts. He reaffirmed that the provincial government is fully committed to utilizing all available resources to strengthen the education sector.To ensure accountability and improved outcomes, the chief minister instructed the Education minister and senior officials of the department to conduct surprise visits to government schools to review attendance and performance.Negligent officials would face strict action, including removal from their posts, he warned.Furthermore, the chief minister directed that the printing and publication of textbooks for government schools be carried out only through the official government printing press, ordering an inquiry into the tendering process related to printing and stationery procurement conducted by subordinate institutions, including educational boards.Muhammad Sohail Afridi instructed the Education Department to provide comprehensive data on the Girls Guide Fund and Scouts Fund and to devise a mechanism for streamlining their management. He further ordered the digitization of all administrative affairs concerning teachers, including postings, transfers, leave encashment, and promotions.The chief minister directed that student scholarship disbursements be integrated into the digital system for greater transparency and efficiency.The meeting was given a detailed briefing on the administrative structure, development projects, overall budget, and functions of the department and its subordinate institutions. It was informed that the current fiscal year’s budget for the Elementary and Secondary Education Department has been increased by 11 percent compared to the previous year.The meeting was attended by Provincial Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education, Arshad Ayub, Secretary Elementary and Secondary Education, Muhammad Khalid, and other senior officials of the department.Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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