The "PinTech Expo" competitions were successfully organized through the joint collaboration of the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) and the Higher Education Department (HED). Students from various universities and colleges showcased their creative and technical projects, aimed at strengthening the link between academia and industry. The University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, showed an outstanding performance in the project competitions, securing first place in both Mechatronics and Biomedical disciplines, while earning second place in Civil Engineering. Punjab’s Federal Minister for Education, Rana Sikandar Hayat, awarded cheques to UET Vice Chancellor Dr. Shahid Munir and the winning team. Projects securing first position in each category were awarded Rs. 500,000, while second-place winners received Rs. 200,000.

Dr. Shahid Munir congratulated the successful students and their supervisors, appreciating their efforts. He emphasized that such competitions nurture students’ creative abilities and provide them with direct exposure to industry. A total of 48 universities and 14 colleges from across Punjab participated in the PinTech Expo, with over 640 projects on display.

Models from various disciplines including Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, IT, Medicine, Biomedical, Agriculture, Science, and Social Sciences were exhibited. The Education Minister visited all the expo stalls and praised the students’ dedication and efforts. He stated that such initiatives help industries connect with talented youth and provide young minds the opportunity to turn their ideas into reality.