A distinguished delegation from Astana Medical University, Kazakhstan, visited Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) on Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A distinguished delegation from Astana Medical University, Kazakhstan, visited Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The meeting, facilitated by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, aimed to foster international academic partnerships and strengthen bilateral ties between the two institutions. The session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Raisa Gul, Dean Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and Acting Vice Chancellor of STMU. During the meeting, both universities presented comprehensive overviews of their academic structures, strengths, and institutional missions. The discussion revolved around academic exchange, joint research initiatives, and student and faculty mobility programs. The participants reached a mutual understanding that formal Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) should be developed and signed to initiate long-term academic cooperation. From STMU, the meeting was attended by: • Prof. Dr. Raisa Gul, Chair of the Meeting • Prof. Dr. Izhar Hussain, Registrar • Prof. Dr. Tousif Rajput, Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences • Prof. Dr. Tanveer Afzal, Dean, Faculty of Computing • Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hussain, Vice Principal, Shifa College of Medicine • Prof. Dr. Anwar Ali Shah, Principal, Shifa College of Dentistry • Dr. Hameed Mumtaz Durrani, Additional Registrar (Liaison) • Mr. Tajammal Abbas, PSO to the Vice Chancellor From ASTANA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, the meeting was attended by: This important visit reflects STMU’s commitment to expanding its international partnerships and promoting excellence in education, research, and healthcare innovation. The meeting concluded with a shared vision to build bridges between the two universities through meaningful academic collaboration. At the conclusion of the meeting, both universities exchanged souvenirs, symbolizing goodwill and a shared commitment to future collaboration.