A LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENT FOR USP MULTAN! Pakistan Engineering Council Grants Re-Accreditation to Civil Engineering Program, Approves 25% Increase in Student Intake

Rector Prof. Emeritus Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar Congratulates Civil Engineering Leadership and Expresses Profound Gratitude to Chairman of the Board of Governors, Mr. Asim Nazir Ahmad, for His Visionary Support

The University of Southern Punjab (USP), Multan, Pakistan, has reached a significant milestone in its journey toward academic excellence and advancement in engineering education. The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has re-accredited the university’s B.Sc. Civil Engineering program for the 2022 and 2023 intake batches and approved an increase in annual student intake from 40 to 50, effective Fall 2026. The PEC also approved changing the legal status and nomenclature from the Institute of Southern Punjab, Multan, to the University of Southern Punjab, Multan.

The decision, communicated via an official letter dated October 19, 2026, following the PEC Engineering Accreditation Board's 123rd meeting on October 8, 2026, marks an encouraging step forward for USP’s engineering education portfolio, institutional growth, and commitment to quality assurance.

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar, Rector of the University of Southern Punjab, Multan, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Dean and Chairperson of the Department of Civil Engineering, commending their leadership, professional commitment, and collective efforts to advance the program’s academic standards and accreditation.

“This achievement reflects our university’s unwavering commitment to quality engineering education, continuous improvement, and the preparation of competent professionals who can contribute to Pakistan’s infrastructure development and sustainable future. I warmly congratulate our Dean, Chairperson, and the entire Civil Engineering team on this important milestone. Their dedication and hard work are instrumental in strengthening USP’s academic standing,” Prof. Dr. Mukhtar stated.

The Rector particularly acknowledged the invaluable support and encouragement from Mr. Asim Nazir Ahmad, Chairman of the Board of Governors, University of Southern Punjab, and expressed sincere gratitude for providing the necessary institutional, administrative, and infrastructural support to facilitate the university’s continued progress.

“I express my profound appreciation to our respected Chairman, the Board of Governors, Mr. Asim Nazir Ahmad, for his visionary leadership, confidence in our academic teams, and continued support for institutional development. His commitment to strengthening our facilities, academic capacity, and educational standards has been vital to USP’s pursuit of its strategic goals. This achievement reinforces our resolve to build a university distinguished by quality, innovation, and professional excellence,” the Rector added.

Prof. Dr. Mukhtar reaffirmed that USP would continue to pursue the highest standards of academic governance, accreditation compliance, continuous improvement, and student-centered education.

A Brighter Future for Engineering Education in South Punjab

This development marks an encouraging chapter in USP’s institutional growth. It reflects its commitment to strengthening professional education, expanding access to quality degree programs, and serving the educational and developmental aspirations of Southern Punjab.

With the combined commitment of its leadership, faculty, governing body, and academic community, the University of Southern Punjab remains focused on advancing excellence, developing industry-relevant competencies, and preparing the next generation of engineers to help shape Pakistan’s future.