LAHORE: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday between the Government College University (GCU) and the Civil Services Academy (CSA) to promote academic and professional collaboration. The agreement was signed by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali and CSA Director General Farhan Aziz Khwaja at a ceremony. The partnership focuses on areas such as science and technology, arts, archival studies, and languages. The MoU also aims to enhance Urdu proficiency and communication skills among probationary officers and to integrate sports sciences into their training to foster teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Speaking on the occasion, the vice chancellor termed the accord a significant milestone for both institutions, emphasising that the collaboration would leverage the academic and cultural strengths of the GCU and the CSA to advance the professional training of probationary officers. “Our senior faculty will visit the CSA to deliver lectures, and we look forward to hosting their faculty on our campus as well,” he said. The CSA director general highlighted the diverse scope of the partnership, stating, “This collaboration encompasses education, sports, and the holistic development of probationary officers and students alike. Initiatives such as faculty exchanges and integrated training programmes will blend the core strengths of both institutions.” The event was attended by senior faculty members from both institutions.