The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) organized a book launch ceremony at its Lahore office to commemorate the publication of “Theory of Indeterminate Structures,” authored by Prof. Dr. Syed Ali Rizwan. Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir (TI), Vice Chancellor of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore, graced the ceremony as Chief Guest. His presence added prestige to the occasion, reflecting his strong commitment to promoting academic excellence, research, and scholarly contributions in the field of engineering.

Dr. Munir commended Prof. Dr. Syed Ali Rizwan on his scholarly contribution, calling it a landmark achievement in structural engineering education. He praised the author for his dedication and intellectual rigor, noting that such contributions not only elevate individual academic profiles but also strengthen the reputation of Pakistan’s engineering education at the international level. Prof. Dr. Syed Ali Rizwan, in his remarks, shared the personal and professional journey behind the book’s development.

He spoke candidly about the challenges he faced, the motivations that kept him going, and the importance of perseverance in academic writing. The event was attended by Engr. Waseem Nazir, Chairman Pakistan Engineering Council, Prof. Dr. Sohail Aftab Qureshi, Vice Chairman Punjab of Pakistan Engineering Council, university faculty members, and representatives from the engineering community. The ceremony concluded with a symbolic presentation of the book by Prof. Dr. Syed Ali Rizwan to Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir (TI), Vice Chancellor UET Lahore, marking a proud moment for the engineering academic community in Pakistan.