The University of Sargodha has signed two separate Letters of Intent (LOIs) with Chinese universities to expand cooperation in research, faculty and student exchange, and digital education. In the latest development, UoS signed an LOI with Nankai University, one of China’s leading institutions, during a meeting held on the sidelines of the 2025 SCO Digital Economy Forum in Tianjin, China, on Friday. The agreement was formalized during the meeting of Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas, Vice Chancellor of UoS, and Prof. Dr. Chen Yulu, President of Nankai University.

According to a statement issued by the UoS, the two sides committed to joint efforts in research collaboration, faculty exchange, and digital education. Both officials also exchanged souvenirs, “symbolizing a shared commitment to strengthening educational ties.” In another development, Pakistan Institute of China Studies at UoS signed Intent of Cooperation (IOC) with the Centre for Pakistan Study at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology on Friday.

This IOC was signed by Prof. Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Awan, Director of the Pakistan Institute of China Studies, and Prof. Cheng Yuan, Director of the Centre for Pakistan Study in Jiangxi. This partnership aims to promote academic and cultural collaboration, including joint research, faculty and student exchange programs, and collaborative projects focused on Pakistan-China relations, according to an official statement, Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China