Assalamu Alaikum. Following the recent publication of the circular for the second phase of the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) project, we are initiating a strategic analysis to assess our institutional research capacity. In accordance with the project guidelines, all departments are requested to provide detailed information for the last five years (2021–2025) covering academic and research statistics—such as student engagement, PhD/MS graduation rates, and faculty research output (as per Table 1)—as well as a facility assessment covering the current status and future requirements for laboratory equipment, technical staff, and resources (as per Table 2). The required templates (Table 1 and Table 2) are attached herewith; please ensure that the completed data reaches the IQAC office by 8th February 2026, as this submission is vital for the successful inclusion of the university in this phase of the project.