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THE
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, PAKISTAN
The Institution of Engineers, Pakistan
(IEP) was founded with the blessing of the Father of the Nation,
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, in 1948 with its Headquarters
at Dhaka. In 1972 the Headquarters were shifted to Lahore.
'THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, PAKISTAN', the name was amended
by substitution of Institution for Institute in line with
international trend was amended in the 22nd AGM held in 1979.
IEP has its own constitution, according to which its affairs
at the Headquarters are managed by its elected President,
Vice Presidents and Secretary General. The central council
elected for a 3-years term has been vested with the powers
of the Governing Body. |
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Local
Centres
IEP has
10 centres in Pakistan at Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Karachi,
Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi-Islamabad, Sukkur
and Tarbela.. A Centre has been established abroad in Saudi
Arabia at Riyadh. |
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Aims
and Objectives
The
main goal of THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, PAKISTAN is to
Build Better World as appearing in its logo. The aim and objectives
of the institution are to: |
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- Promote
and advance the science, practice, and business of engineering
in all its branches throughout Pakistan.
- Promote
efficiency in the engineering practice and profession.
- Regulate
the professional activities and assist in maintaining high
standard in the general conduct of its members.
- Lay down
the professional code of ethics and to make it mandatory
for its members in their professional conduct.
- Help in
the acquisition and exchange of technical knowledge
- Promote
professional interest and social welfare of its members
- Encourage
original research in engineering, conservation and economic
utilization of the resources of the country.
- Foster coordination
with similar institution in other countries and educational
institutions in Pakistan and abroad for mutual benefits.
- To disseminate
information and knowledge among engineers through lectures,
conferences, seminars and publication of journal and papers.
- Cooperate
with various government agencies and industrial enterprises
advising them in matters concerning the profession and practice
of engineering and promotion of technical education.
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The
Institution has been taking concerted efforts to upgrade the
professional knowledge and technical know-how of its member
engineers by undertaking various technical activities. IEP
has conducted studies on various national issues and technical
problems; and submitted its recommendations to the government.
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IEP
Quaid-e-Azam Forum
The
institution came into existence with the blessing of Quaid-e-Azam
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Father of the Nation, who in his
message to the First Inaugural Meeting of the Institution
wished it every success. The Institution has endeavored to
follow his message for the advancement of engineering education
in the country.
In 1996, the Institution established a permanent platform
called 'IEP Quaid-e-Azam Forum'. It held its first Quaid-e-Azam
Conference on July 6, 1996. A book incorporating all the papers
read therein has been published. The Quaid-e-Azam Conference
has now become a regular annual feature. |
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