Ambassador of Turkey to Pakistan Sadik Babur Girgin inaugurated a computer lab in the campus of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU). Turkish Cooperation and Co-ordination Agency (TIKA) has constructed and equipped two computer labs for male and female students residing in the hostels, said a press release on Sunday.
A lab in girls' hostel was operational since July, 2015. TIKA provided funds for establishment of labs including buildings, computers, furniture, air conditioners and electricity backup.
TIKA, as an official development assistance agency of Turkey, has been implementing projects and activities in the fields such as health, education, water and sanitation, agriculture in more than 150 countries.
In 2010, the agency started its operations in Pakistan with the establishment of programme co-ordination office.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony the ambassador said Turkey and Pakistan have enjoyed decades long tradition of friendship and brotherly relations.