The Fourth IEEE Communications Society–Karachi Chapter Seminar was held on October 10, 2019 at NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi. The theme of the seminar was “Emerging Telecom Trends and Technologies for National Industrial Growth beyond 2019”. Prof. Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi, the Vice Chancellor of NED University, graced the event as the Chief Guest. Eminent personalities from academia and industry, IEEE Karachi section members, faculty members and students from various universities attended the seminar.

Mr. Salman Saad Khan, the Relationships Manager for China Mobile, gave a talk on “4G Solutions for the Financial Sector and their Positive Impact on the National Economy”; Mr. Abul Khair Muhammad Shafaat Ali, the General Manager for SUPARCO, presented a talk on “Satellite and Space Technology”. Mr. S. Najamul Hassan, Senior Manager, International Business, Transworld Associates, talked about the role of communication techniques on fi nancial growth. Prof. Dr. Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry, Chair of the IEEE ComSoc Karachi Chapter and Professor Emeritus Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, presented a talk on “Telecom Technologies Can Lead the Nation towards Prosperity”.

Addressing the audience, Prof. Dr. Sarosh Hasmat Lodhi, the Vice Chancellor at NED University, praised IEEE ComSoc’s endeavors for holding seminars which augment students’ skills and faculty’s professional expertise. He pledged that NED University will be pleased to continuing hosting such events which contribute in the economic well being for a prosperous nation through technology and innovation. At the end, Prof. Dr. S. Hyder Abbas Musavi presented the vote of thanks in the capacity of Seminar Organizer.