The University of Management and Technology (UMT) is rapidly gaining recognition as a pivotal institution in Pakistan’s strategic defense landscape, with significant contributions in cutting-edge domains such as Electronic Warfare, sensor fusion, and radar technology.
A landmark achievement underscoring UMT’s commitment came in 2015 when Mr Faran Awais Butt, then a student at the university, secured Pakistan’s first-ever U.S. patent in Electronic Warfare. The patent, which he later dedicated to the nation’s defense, represents a historic milestone and serves as a testament to the university’s research-driven culture.
This trajectory of excellence was shaped under the visionary leadership of the late Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, whose foresight turned UMT into a hub for innovation extending well beyond academic theory. Mr Butt’s more recent role as Principal Investigator on a NESCOM-funded project (2023–2024) further solidifies UMT’s reputation as a reliable partner in advanced defense research and development.
“Institutions rise when their people commit to service beyond self. And nations rise when their universities become engines of truth, innovation, and transformation,” said UMT President Ibrahim Murad, highlighting the university’s philosophy of purpose-driven education.
UMT’s strategic emphasis on frontier technologies—ranging from artificial intelligence and cyber-physical systems to next-generation radar—has garnered national recognition, including prestigious honors like the Young Leaders Development Award. These accolades reflect UMT’s sustained investment in developing talent and technology for Pakistan’s future.
The university’s global impact is equally significant. Mr Butt, now advancing research in Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Saudi Arabia, exemplifies UMT’s ability to nurture innovators who make a mark internationally while staying rooted in patriotic purpose.
As Pakistan navigates an increasingly complex defense environment, institutions like UMT are playing a vital role—not just by educating the next generation, but by equipping the nation with the intellectual and technological firepower needed for strategic autonomy and resilience.
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The University of Management and Technology (UMT), through its School of Governance and Department of Political Science and International Relations, organized a special dialogue on the Indus Waters Treaty. The event aimed to discuss the current situation, challenges and implications for regional peace and security in light of India’s violations of the international treaty and to explore possible solutions.