Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST) is delighted to announce that Engr. Dr. Sohaib Manzoor, Director of MUST Business Incubation Center (BIC) and CEO of RapidNet Connect, has been awarded the HBL P@SHA ICT Award 2025 in the Technology Category – IoT Sub-Category.

The P@SHA ICT Awards, organized by the Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITeS (P@SHA), are among the most prestigious awards in Pakistan’s technology sector. They recognize and honor the most innovative and impactful ICT products and solutions. Winning this award is extremely competitive, as companies from across Pakistan present cutting-edge technologies to a jury of leading experts and industry leaders.

This achievement holds special significance for Azad Jammu & Kashmir and MUST, as it highlights the growing potential of our region in the national and international ICT landscape. It demonstrates that with innovation, dedication, and vision, AJK-based startups and enterprises can compete at the highest level in Pakistan’s technology ecosystem.

Under the leadership of Engr. Dr. Sohaib Manzoor, RapidNet Connect has grown remarkably by delivering innovative IoT-based technology solutions. Competing against leading technology companies, RapidNet Connect has now earned one of the highest honors in Pakistan’s ICT industry, bringing pride not only to the company but also to MUST and the entire AJK region.

In the picture: Dr. Sohaib Manzoor proudly holding the P@SHA ICT Award 2025 trophy and certificate.

We congratulate Dr. Sohaib Manzoor and the RapidNet Connect team for this outstanding accomplishment and wish them continued success as they represent Pakistan internationally at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards.