In a significant move towards fostering academic collaboration and promoting a culture of research within the postal sector, Pakistan Post has joined hands with The Dayspring, a leading youth-centric media platform, to launch a quarterly research journal. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing this partnership was signed at the ECO Postal Staff College in Islamabad.
The MOU signing ceremony was attended by key representatives from both organizations, including Mr. Asim Nawaz Abbassi, CEO of The Dayspring, and Ms. Ayesha Nayyer, Deputy Director of Training at Pakistan Post. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Akber Ali Dero, Executive Director of ECO Postal Staff College, and Miss Nadia Amin, Director.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Akber Ali Dero emphasized the pivotal role of the postal sector in the socioeconomic development of developing countries such as Pakistan. He underscored the importance of affordable, reliable, and universal postal services in contributing to the nation’s progress.
“We welcome this collaboration between Pakistan Post and The Dayspring publishers,” said Mr. Akber Ali Dero. “This partnership will provide a platform for showcasing the valuable research conducted at Pakistan Post and contribute to the development of a robust research culture within our organization.”
Highlighting the significance of the collaboration, Mr. Asim Nawaz Abbassi expressed his commitment to making the partnership successful and mutually beneficial for both entities.
“The Dayspring is honored to be part of this pioneering initiative. Our aim is to give a recognizable identity to the exceptional research work being carried out at Pakistan Post and to amplify its face value through our platform,” he stated.
The quarterly research journal, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Pakistan, is expected to become a catalyst for promoting research and innovation within the postal sector.