𝐁𝐍𝐁𝐖𝐔 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

In continuation of the efforts of Prof. Dr. Tehmina Nangraj, Vice Chancellor, The Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University (BNBWU), Sukkur, to strengthen institutional linkages and community engagement, the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) organized a Networking and Collaboration Dinner on 22 October 2026, bringing together distinguished representatives from the development, literary, media and social sectors. The gathering included Mr. Naseer Memon, renowned development and climate expert; Mr. Zulfiqar Kalhoro, CEO SRSO, Mr. Ayaz Gul, renowned poet and Convener, Literature Department, Sukkur Arts Council; Dr. Adal Soomro, eminent Sindhi poet and scholar; Mr. Mumtaz Bukhari, President, Sukkur Arts Council and senior journalist; Mr. Akhtar Dargahi, General Secretary, Sukkur Arts Council; Mr. Shabbir Ahmed Memon, Assistant Director, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Sukkur; Mr. Khadim Hussain Mirani, Executive Director, BSWA.

The gathering provided an informal yet meaningful platform to exchange ideas and explore future collaboration in education, research, rural and community development, women empowerment, cultural engagement and social innovation. The initiative reflects BNBWU’s growing commitment to connecting academia with development practitioners and community leaders to create partnerships with tangible social impact.