• Call for Papers -
  • UWJMS
  • |
  • UWJST
  • |
  • UWJCS
  • |
  • UWJSS
  • Alumni
  • |
  • UW FM Radio
  • |
  • Careers
  • |
  • Tender Notice
  • |
  • Downloads
  • |
  • Search
Mail Us Today
info@uow.edu.pk
Call us for more details
+92-051-905525256-57
Location
Quaid Avenue, Wah Cantt
  • HOME
  • ABOUT UW
    • UW at a Glance
    • Quality Policy
    • Vision and Mission
    • Organizational Setup
    • Chancellor
    • Chairman BOG
    • Vice Chancellor
    • Deans
      • Basic Sciences
      • Computer Science
      • Engineering
      • Management Sciences
      • Social Sciences and Humanities
    • Picture Gallery
    • Video Gallery
    • The UW Act 2009
    • How To Find Us
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Why UW?
    • Research Intensive University
    • How to Apply
    • Apply Online Admissions Open
    • Admission Schedule FALL 2025
    • Fee Structure
      • Undergraduate Programs
      • Graduate Programs
    • UW Student Research Fund
    • WEC Student Fund
    • Prospectus & Admission Forms
      • Admission Form Engineering
      • Admission Form Sciences
      • Prospectus Engineering
      • Prospectus Sciences
    • Advertisement
  • FACULTIES
    • Faculty of Basic Sciences
      • Department of Biosciences
      • Department of Chemistry
      • Department of Mathematics
      • Department of Physics
      • Department of Statistics
      • UW Lab Complex
    • Faculty of Computer Science
      • Department of Computer Science
    • Faculty of Management Sciences
      • Department of Management Sciences
    • Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
      • Department of Education
      • Department of English
      • Department of Economics
      • Department of Islamic Studies
      • Department of Psychology
      • Department of Sociology
    • Faculty of Engineering
      • Department of Chemical Engineering
      • Department of Civil Engineering
      • Department of Electrical Engineering
      • Department of Mechanical Engineering
      • Department of Mechatronics Engineering
  • FACILITIES
    • IT Services
    • Library
    • Labs
    • Transport
    • Hostels
    • Cafeterias
  • LIBRARY
    • About Library
    • OIC Message
    • Campus Library
      • Online Public Access Catalogue (In-Campus)
      • Online Public Access Catalogue (Off-Campus)
    • HEC Digital Library
    • Faculty Research Publications
    • Library Statistics
    • Library Rules
    • Picture Gallery
    • New Arrivals
    • Book of the Month
    • Activities
    • Downloads
    • Library Team
  • SDGs @ UW
    • SDG-1 No Poverty
    • SDG-2 Zero Hunger
    • SDG-3 Good Health and Well-being
    • SDG-4 Quality Education    
    • SDG-5 Gender Equality
    • SDG-6 Clean Water and Sanitation
    • SDG-7 Affordable and Clean Energy
    • SDG-8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • SDG-9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    • SDG-10 Reduced Inequalities
    • SDG-11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • SDG-12 Responsible Consumption and Production
    • SDG-13 Climate Action
    • SDG-14 Life Below Water
    • SDG-15 Life on Land
    • SDG-16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
    • SDG-17 Partnerships for the Goals
  • DIRECTORATES

    QA&E

    • About QA&E
    • Director's Message
    • Our Team
    • Visison & Mission
    • University’s Quality Policy
    • Annual Activity Calendar
    • Outcomes of QA Reviews and Compliance
    • Memberships
      • Asia-Pacific Quality Network
      • INQAAHE
    • Objectives
    • Important Links
    • Accreditation
    • Achievements
    • Self Assessment Proforma

    ORIC

    • Overview
    • Director's Message
    • Our Team
    • Policies
      • IP Policy
    • Approved Travel Grants
    • Research Projects
    • Industrial Outreach
    • Capacity Building
    • Conferences
      • MDSRIC 2024
      • MDSRIC-2024 Abstract Book
      • MDSRIC-2023 Abstract Book
    • UW Journals
      • UWJMS
      • UWJST
      • UWJCS
      • UWJSS
    • MOUs & Collaborations
    • Publications
    • Consultants
    • Funding Agencies & Programs

    DSA

    • About DSA
    • Director's Message
    • Our Team
    • Vision and Mission
    • Objectives
    • Activities and News
    • Our Services
    • Clubs And Societies
    • Contact Us

    DMP

    • About DMP
    • Director's Message
    • Our Team
    • Objectives
  • EVENTS
    • CHEMEX 2.0...
    • Media Literacy and PECA Act Awareness...
    • Vice Chancellor University of Wah Joins...
    • Webinar on Unlocking Career Opportunities in...
    • Academic visit to the Securities and...
    • All Events
    • Events Search
  • COMMUNITY SERVICES
    • About Community Services
    • Nasheman CSR Drive
    • Ramadan Solidarity Initiatives
    • Christmas Drive
    • Blood Bank Drives
    • Read Foundation
    • Tree Plantation
    • Radio Programs
    • Awareness Campaigns
    • Environmental Day Walk
  1. Home
  2. All Events
  3. Event

RASTA Competitive Research Grant (Round 7.0)

Monday, May 5, 2025

University of Wah is pleased to announce that Dr. Nasir Mehmood, Chairperson/Associate Professor, Department of Management Sciences, along with his team, has been awarded the prestigious RASTA Competitive Research Grant (Round 7.0) under the RASTA CGP Stream. The research aims to explore and promote inclusive economic opportunities for people with disabilities through the innovative use of digital gig platforms.

Dr. Nasir Mehmood will serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for the research project titled “From ‘Disable’ to ‘Gigable’: Leveraging Gig Platforms for Inclusivity and Well-being of People with Disability.” This collaborative initiative includes Co-Principal Investigators Dr. Kamil Hussain (Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences), Dr. Atif, and Ms. Sarah Khan (Director, Directorate of Media and Publications, University of Wah). The project has secured a grant of Rs. 3.47 million for an eight-month research period, commencing from 15April 2025.

This highly competitive grant was awarded based on the recommendations of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the RASTA program, managed by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad. The project will be mentored by Dr. Zahid Asghar (QAU) and Dr. Nasir Iqbal (PIDE), under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Javaid (Chairman, RAC) and Dr. Faheem Jehangir (Project Director, RASTA CGP).

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Nasir Mehmood and his team on this remarkable achievement and wish them continued success in their impactful research journey.

  • CHEMEX 2.0...
  • Media Literacy and...
  • Vice Chancellor University...
  • Webinar on Unlocking...
  • Academic visit to...
  • More Events
  • Events Search
  • Quaid Avenue, Wah Cantt-47040
  • 051-9157000, 051-905525256-7
  • info@uow.edu.pk
Connect With Us
Constituent Colleges
Mashal Degree College (MDC)
Wah Engineering College (WEC)
Regulatory Bodies
Government of Punjab (GOP)
Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC)
Policies
Harassment at Workplace
Drugs and Tobacco Control
Anti-Plagiarism
Students with Disabilities
Useful Links
  • AVICENNA (In Campus)
  • AVICENNA (Off Campus)
  • UW MIS (In Campus)
  • UW MIS (Off Campus)

Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Copyright Notice | Website

COPYRIGHT ©2025 UNIVERSITY OF WAH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.