The Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists (PSFST) organized a consultative session on "Academia Industry Linkages"

The Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists (PSFST) organized a consultative session on Academia Industry Linkages on 23 October 2026, chaired by Dr. Muhammad Basit. Prof. Dr. Aysha Sameen, Director, Directorate of External Linkages at Government College Women University Faisalabad attended the session. Her participation represented the universit's commitment to strengthen the collaboration between academia and industry. During the session, Dr. Muhammad Basit briefed the participants on the progress of previous meetings. Experienced professionals from academia and industry shared their valuable insights, ideas, and experiences to strengthen collaboration between educational institutions and the food industry. The session was organized under the initiative of Dr. Fayaz Ashraf, Vice President of Industry and Trade at PSFST. Participants discussed an action plan and future strategies to improve cooperation between universities and industrial organizations. The meeting provided a valuable platform for exchanging knowledge, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and bridging the gap between academic education and industrial requirements. It concluded with a discussion on future steps to strengthen academia???industry linkages and promote the development of food science and technology in Pakistan.