A significant corporate-academia partnership aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s healthcare infrastructure was unveiled today with the inauguration of the Mian Nisar Elahi Pharmacy Labs at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University). The state-of-the-art facility was established through a substantial contribution from the ATS Group of Industries, marking a pivotal moment in corporate support for higher education.
Mian Anjum Nisar, Chairman of ATS Group, presided over the dedication ceremony, which honours his late father, Mian Nisar Elahi, a distinguished alumnus of the institution from the 1950s. In his address, Mr. Nisar reaffirmed his organisation”s dedication to fuelling national progress through educational investment.
He stressed that corporate institutions have a vital responsibility to cultivate future professionals and described the support for the university”s pharmacy programme as a strategic move to fortify the country”s healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Dr. Jonathan S. Addleton, the university”s Rector, acknowledged the “transformational contribution” from the ATS Group, underscoring how such collaborations significantly enhance institutional infrastructure and academic offerings.
The sentiment was echoed by Ms. Badia Raza, Chief Marketing and Outreach Officer, who commended the industrial group for setting a precedent in corporate philanthropy geared towards long-term educational impact.
The successful establishment of the partnership was credited to the persistent efforts of Ms. Jaweria Iqbal, Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations. The initiative is being hailed as a powerful example of how meaningful industry-academia links can advance educational excellence while paying tribute to institutional heritage.