Islamabad, 13 June 2024 : The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has successfully extended its full signatory status of Washington Accord for another six years. This significant milestone was achieved during the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) Meeting of the Washington Accord (IEAM 2024), held on June 12-13, 2024, in New Delhi, India attended by all other WA Signatories. Although the PEC was unable to attend the meeting in person due to non-issuance of visa by the Indian Authorities, the council participated remotely.
The periodic review of PEC, conducted by the Washington Accord Review consisting of representatives from Turkey, China, and Hong Kong, included evaluations, observing PEC’s accreditation procedures and compliance with quality standards/ criteria at NUST Islamabad, NED University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, and the Capital University of Science & Technology (CUST) Islamabad as private entity. This review took place in October 2023, with a follow-up visit in January 2024 to observe the decision meeting of the PEC Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB).
The unanimous decision to extend PEC’s signatory status for six years is based on the overall satisfactory report of compliance with WA guidelines. This iconic achievement is testament to the exemplary leadership of Chairman PEC, Engr. Muhammad Najeeb Haroon, and Convener EAB, Engr. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, entire Management and the Governing Body. Special recognition goes to the PEC WA Review Committee, led by Engr. Dr. Fazal Ahmad Khalid, and the EAB members for their guiding principles.
The Engineering Accreditation Department (EAD), under the supervision of Registrar PEC Engr. Dr. Nasir M. Khan, Head of EAD Engr. Niaz Ahmed and the whole EAD team, played a crucial role in this success. The tireless efforts and contributions from other PEC departments have also culminated in this historic achievement.
This extension will enhance cross-border mobility for our engineering graduates, providing increased job opportunities and contributing to the socio-economic development of Pakistan. Congratulations to PEC and everyone involved in this remarkable accomplishment
