On February 9th, 2026, a landmark ribbon-cutting ceremony for ULEFUSA’s flagship AI-ML Lab was held at UET Lahore campus, marking the formal commencement of the initiative.
The ceremony was graced by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir (TI), Deans of all faculties, Heads of all Departments, and Administrative Heads. Chairman ULEFUSA, Engr. Waqas Khan; Chairman ULEFPK Dr. Salman Iqbal, and representatives from leadership, including Engr. Niaz Siddiqui, Engr. Noman Riaz-ul-Hassan, Engr. Moazzam Chaudry, alumnus Engr. Ahmed Mukhtar, and Director ULEFUSA, Mr. Ahmad Ahsan were also present.
For ULEFUSA, this represents a strategic move toward building enduring institutional capacity. This initiative will transform philanthropy into a multiplier by enabling continuous innovation, strengthening university-industry linkages, and positioning UET Lahore as a leading contributor to Pakistan’s emerging AI ecosystem.
“I admire the efforts of ULEFUSA in supporting strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing infrastructure and advancing emerging technologies at UET. Initiatives such as the AI-ML Lab reflect the importance of building the technological foundations necessary for universities to remain relevant in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and digital innovation.”
Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir (TI), Vice Chancellor, UET Lahore
“The objective of this initiative is to create an AI lab that enables students – the ones that are here and the ones to come – to use artificial intelligence as a practical tool in their engineering education and industry projects. By providing access to modern AI technologies, we hope to empower students to shape the next generation of technological innovation for the country.”
Engr. Waqas Khan, Chairman, ULEFUSA
How It Works: A Partnership Built to Last
The AI-ML Lab will be governed by a formal partnership between UET Lahore, ULEFUSA, and ULEFPK, with an Advisory Coordination Committee and a Board of Directors with representation from ULEFUSA and UET Lahore. All intellectual property generated in the lab belongs to UET and its researchers. ULEFUSA intends to cover all operational and HR costs, ensuring that what was gifted remains a gift, not a burden.
