To provide professional support to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Institution of Engineers, Pakistan (IEP) has planned to set up a Technology Park and a housing society at Gwadar.
The progress to this effect was reviewed at its 301st Central Council meeting hosted here by Rawalpindi-Islamabad (IEP-RI), a press release said.
A number of issues relating to technical and professional activities were discussed at the meeting. It also approved some amendments in the IEP’s constitution and bye-laws.
A proposal was also discussed for award of prizes/medals to eminent and reputed engineers for their meritorious services in various disciplines.
The meeting was presided over by the IEP’s President Engr. Dr Izhar-ul-Haq. It was attended, among other by the Institution’s Secretary General Engr Mian Sultan Mahmood, chairman IEP, Rawalpindi-Islamabad (IEP-RI) Engr Hafiz M Ehsan-ul-Haq Qazi and Secretary Engr Shafiq-ur-Rehman.
It reviewed in detail progress reports presented by the local centers regarding technical activities. The meeting appreciated Rawalpindi-Islamabad Centre for its pro-active role in promoting the objectives of IEP.
It considered the request of IEP-RI for the establishment of its sub-centers at Muzaffarabad and Gilgit. Engr. Hafiz Ehsan-ul-Haq briefed the committee about the events, their Centre has recently arranged for capacity-building of the young engineers and its future for professional development.
The participants hoped that local centers will work more actively to upgrade and improve the working status of the engineering community.
It was hoped young engineers particularly the newly graduates will join the organization to learn from seniors for their proper grooming and effective role in practical life.
