*Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony*

Grand Asian University, Sialkot (GAUS) participated in the MoU signing ceremony between the National Productivity Organization (NPO), Islamabad, the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), and the universities of Sialkot. The partnership aims to strengthen research laboratories within academia and enhance collaboration to support innovation, productivity, and technological advancement in Sialkot’s cottage and export-oriented industries.

On this occasion, *Prof. Dr. Sharif Bhatti* presented the GAUS Shield* to *Muhammad Alamgir Chaudhry*, Chief Executive Officer of the *National Productivity Organization , on behalf of Dr. Mohammed Islam*, Chairman, Board of Governors, Grand Asian University, Sialkot.

The collaboration reflects GAUS’s commitment to fostering industry-academia partnerships, strengthening applied research, and contributing to sustainable industrial development in Pakistan.

Relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

* SDG 4: Quality Education

* SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

* SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

* SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals