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Welcome to SOPREST
The Society for the Promotion of Engineering Sciences and Technology in Pakistan (SOPREST) was registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 by the Joint Stock Companies, Islamabad. Mr. Ghulam Ishaq Khan, former President of Pakistan, was elected its first and life-time President & Chief Executive. Mr. H. U. Beg, former Federal Finance Secretary, was its first honorary Executive Director.
Our Vision
Providing international standard quality education and conducting research and development in the fields of engineering sciences, technology, and other allied disciplines.
Our Mission
SOPREST aspires for the leadership role in pursuit of excellence in engineering science and technology, enabling top-quality teaching and research that produces graduates of professional competence, research capability and ethical rectitude.
Our Objectives
To provide engineering and technological education of the highest academic standards and internationally recognized professional excellence, and to establish, finance and maintain schools, colleges and institutions advancing engineering and allied fields.
Guiding SOPREST Forward
Engr. Salim Saifullah Khan
President, SOPREST
Former Federal Minister for Housing, Commerce, Petroleum and Inter-Provincial Coordination, and Chairman of the Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee. Presently Honorary Consul General of Turkey at Peshawar.
Mr. Shakil Durrani
Executive Director
Over 36 years in the Pakistan Administrative Service, including as Chief Secretary in multiple provinces. Now dedicated to educational advancement through SOPREST, promoting natural sciences and technical education.
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Our Vision, Mission & Objectives
Our Vision
To be a leading national platform advancing engineering sciences, technology, research and innovation for sustainable development.
Our Mission
To connect academia, industry and society through education, collaboration, research support and high-impact engineering initiatives.
Our Objectives
Promote engineering education, strengthen professional capacity, encourage innovation and create meaningful partnerships for national progress.
