COMSATS UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD, LAHORE CAMPUS

Planning & Development

Facilitating strategic growth, development proposals, project monitoring, and resource optimization to support the academic and research mission of CUI Lahore.

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Strategic Planning & Campus Growth

"Facilitating strategic growth, development proposals, project monitoring, and resource optimization to support the academic and research mission of COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus."

Dedicated to Strategic Development & Excellence

The Planning and Development (P&D) Office is responsible for supporting the University's strategic growth through effective planning, development, and coordination of academic, administrative, and infrastructure initiatives. It facilitates the preparation of development proposals, monitors the implementation of approved projects, assists in resource planning, and ensures that institutional development activities are aligned with the University's strategic objectives and the policies of relevant regulatory and funding agencies. The office also supports data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring to promote informed decision-making and efficient utilization of resources.

The Planning and Development Office, Lahore Campus, functions as a sub-office of the Planning, Development and Human Resource Development (PD&HRD) Office at the Principal Seat (PS). Its primary role is to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of policies, plans, and development initiatives issued by the PD&HRD, Principal Seat, at the campus level. The office serves as a liaison between the Lahore Campus and the Principal Seat by coordinating development projects, collecting and providing institutional data, preparing and forwarding reports and proposals, monitoring the progress of assigned activities, and supporting the implementation of strategic planning, development, and human resource development initiatives in accordance with the University's policies and directives.

Our Vision

To drive sustainable growth, infrastructure excellence, and resource optimization, ensuring that CUI Lahore continues to provide a state-of-the-art environment for academic and research excellence.

  • Development proposals & PC-I documents
  • Project coordination & monitoring
  • Institutional data & reporting
  • Liaison with PD&HRD, Principal Seat

Support for Our University Community

We collaborate with different units and regulatory bodies to realize developmental goals.

Campus Departments

Assisting academic and administrative units in identifying, planning, and executing their infrastructure and developmental needs.

Principal Seat (PS)

Serving as the core campus liaison to ensure all local developmental plans are aligned with CUI policies and central directives.

Funding Agencies

Aligning project formulations and execution reporting with criteria set by HEC and other regulatory or governmental funding bodies.

Comprehensive Project & Development Planning

From project design and proposal submissions to deployment and reporting, we support campus expansion at every step.

01. Project Proposals & Formulation

We draft planning documents and proposals to secure funding and developmental approvals for the campus.

  • Facilitating the preparation and submission of development proposals
  • Formulating detailed PC-I documents for new initiatives
  • Coordinating feasibility studies for infrastructure projects
  • Aligning local plans with HEC requirements
  • Drafting planning-related reports and presentations

02. Project Coordination & Execution

We oversee and manage approved development programs to ensure they meet targets successfully.

  • Coordinating the implementation of development projects at the campus level
  • Monitoring progress and timeline schedules of ongoing work
  • Tracking developmental expenditures against budgets
  • Liaising with execution teams and contractors
  • Ensuring resolving of execution bottlenecks

03. Institutional Data Compilation

Gathering and structuring campus statistics for strategic planning, reporting, and external submissions.

Supporting Informed Decisions: The P&D department maintains the campus's central data repository, compiling key statistical indicators like student enrollment, faculty metrics, and space allocation. This data is critical for national rankings, HEC surveys, and long-term planning.

  • Collecting and compiling institutional data across all campus units
  • Maintaining data records for planning and reporting purposes
  • Supplying verified stats for regulatory compliance and rankings
  • Preparing periodic development reports for Principal Seat

04. Policy Compliance & Liaison

Ensuring campus growth activities are in absolute compliance with rules and regulatory policies.

  • Ensuring compliance with University policies and guidelines
  • Adhering to regulatory requirements of funding agencies
  • Serving as direct liaison to the Principal Seat on P&D matters
  • Maintaining records of planning and project-related files

Dedicated Planning & Operations Desks

Project Formulation Desk

Operations — Focuses on initial design, budgeting, and formal documentation of new campus proposals.

  • PC-I document drafting
  • Project cost estimations
  • Feasibility research
  • Submission files check

Monitoring & Audit Desk

Monitoring — Conducts regular tracking, audit, and quality inspections of campus expansion projects.

  • Site progress audits
  • Expenditure tracking
  • Completion certificates processing
  • Contractual compliance check

Institutional Data Desk

Statistics — Collects and organizes data records to support strategic decisions and external reporting.

  • HEC database submissions
  • Liaison for university ranking data
  • Departmental survey compilation
  • Record archiving

Department Leadership

Guiding planning strategy, infrastructure coordination, and data verification at CUI Lahore.

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Manager P&D

Dr. Misbah Haque

Serving as the primary focal person for the Planning and Development Department at COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus. Directing project management cycles, institutional reporting, proposal development, and coordinating with CUI Principal Seat and funding bodies.

Key Areas of Leadership
  • Strategic preparation and submission of campus development proposals
  • Coordinating and monitoring approved development projects locally
  • Liaising between Lahore Campus and the Principal Seat on all planning matters
  • Ensuring compliance with HEC and university regulatory guidelines
Office: Admin Block, CUI, Lahore
Timings: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM