: Ministry of National Food Security and Research and University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in order to strictly observe the biosafety, and sanitary and phytosanitary measures, vowed to further strengthen the coordination to arrest the growing pests and insect pathogens in the imported agriculture items causing billion of rupees loss to the national exchequer and posing numerous challenges to human, plants and livestock health, and depleting the environment.
: Center for Excellence on Whitefly and pink bollworm will be established at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad to overcome the pests that are incurring the loss of billions of rupees to national economy.
As many as Rs 50 million was disbursed on Friday among 1,500 deserving families as interest-free loan under Akhuwat Micro Finance, Chief Minster Self Employment Scheme meant to make them effective and self-reliance member of the society.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad arranged poster, writing, and debate competitions in connection with Quaid Day to pay homage to the founder of the country. The events were arranged under the banner of Senior Tutor Office to mark Quaid Day.
: University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar on Tuesday urged the youth to develop hardworking, faith, honesty and discipline in their lives as per vision of Father of the Nation , Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
: Women empowerment and their participation in the socio-economic activities are imperative to make development and to compete with the rest of the world, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar
: Three-day training workshop titled English for Academic Purposes held at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad has concluded.
Pics of Flower Exhibition 2017 inauguration
Pics of GCUF Convocation 2017
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad arranged All Pakistan Veterinary Degree Awarding Institutes talent competition in which Qirat, Naat, Urdu speeches, dramatics, and others contest were held.
Experts on Tuesday said that 50 percent of children and women are facing the malnutrition whereas imbalance diet, junk food, lack of physical activities and obesity are adding up the number of patients of different diseases in the country.
The sports culture and physical activities are declining in the society that will provoke increasing ailment among the people, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar.
Experts on Saturday called for stepped up efforts to develop and promote value chain and decent work in agricultural sector that will not only help alleviate poverty but also fetch heavy foreign exchanges.
Experts on Saturday called for stepped up efforts to develop and promote value chain and decent work in agricultural sector that will not only help alleviate poverty but also fetch heavy foreign exchanges. They were addressing International Symposium on Global Value Chains Decent Work Deficit in Agriculture: Present Challenges and Future Prospects arranged by Institute of Business Management Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF).
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has produced five more PhDs, totaling the number 1,610.
Experts on Friday called for making joint efforts on the part of Canadian and Pakistan agricultural institutes to address the challenges of food and nutrition insecurity and to get benefit from each other experiences.
The Rovers Scout Club, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in collaboration with Care Institute of Medical Sciences on Wednesday set up two-day free blood grouping and Hepatitis B and C screening camp for community service.
Like other parts of the country and the world, all set to celebrate Eid Milad Un Nabi ( Peace Be Upon Him) at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
The quality of groundwater is deteriorating with each passing month due to heavy pumping, and industrial effluent, causing outbreak of various diseases in the country.
Condolence reference for the University of Agriculture Faisalabad professor Dr Ihsan Khaliq (late) was held at Iqbal Auditorium UAF to commemorate his tremendous services for the area of teaching and agricultural research.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad Academic Council has approved eight new undergraduate BS (four years) degree programs from next academic year in order to produce skilled manpower in the different fields.
There is a need to spread the message of Allama Iqbal in the society in order to bring the prosperity and to address challenges confronting the co
There is a need to spread the message of Allama Iqbal in the society in order to bring the prosperity and to address challenges confronting the country. It was stated by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad while talking to students and faculty members at Syndicate Room, UAF.
Amid the situation of ever-increasing population, decreasing fertility and agricultural land, the country can experience worsen food insecurity if tangible steps were not taken to tackle the situation effectively.
The University of Karachi students by developing environment-friendly organic plastic as substitute for plastic products such as plastic bags, products wrappers etc clinched first position at the Distinguished Innovation Collaboration Entrepreneurship (DICE) themed Agriculture and Food Sciences 2017 held at University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
The strong academia-industry linkages are imperative to make the development and to compete with the rest of the world.
The strong academia-industry linkages are imperative to make the development and to compete with the rest of the world. It was echoed at inauguration of two-day Distinguished Innovation Collaboration Entrepreneurship (DICE) themed Agriculture and Food Sciences 2017 held at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad in which students of 30 universities presented 132 innovative models of new business plans.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad took out smog awareness walk in order to aware public about its hazard and take measures to tackle the situation.
The country can earn heavy foreign exchange by creating awareness about Intellectual Property Rights that will help flourish businesses and economic activities in the country.
The country can earn heavy foreign exchange by creating awareness about Intellectual Property Rights that will help flourish businesses and economic activities in the country. It was echoed at one-day seminar on Intellectual Property Rights organized by Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), University of Agriculture Faisalabad in collaboration with Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) Islamabad.
FAISALABAD October 31: The Governor/ Chancellor has appointed Prof Dr Ashfaq Ahmad Maan, Chairman, Department of Rural Sociology as Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad for the period of three years.
As many as 1,200 children under the age of five years die every day in the country whereas 35 percent of child deaths are linked to malnutrition.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Professor Dr Ihsan Khaliq has passed away at the age of 54 years.
Pakistan and China are enjoying time tested and deep-rooted ties that will be strengthened with cultural exchange program and China Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Renowned religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel on Thursday urged the nation to promote truthfulness, honesty, forgiveness and to curb the ruthless attitude from the society in line with teachings of Quran and Sunnah.
As many as 40,000 women die of breast cancer in Pakistan as the country has the highest rate of breast cancer in Asia whereas early diagnosis can save lives. This was stated by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar while leading Breast Cancer Walk arranged by Institute of Home Sciences, Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences, UAF. The Walk started from Admin Block was concluded at Admin Block. The participants were carrying placards inscribed with slogans about creating awareness about the cancer.
The country is importing oil worth billions of rupees that can be saved by promoting its cultivation to become self sufficient in oil production, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar. He was addressing a seminar arranged by Human Resource Development Cell, University of Agriculture Faisalabad at New Senate Hall.
Speakers at a seminar stressed upon the women to learn the skills of business management and entrepreneurship to play their key role in the socioeconomic development of the country.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Friday observed World Statistics Day themed Better Data, Better Lives. In this regard, a seminar on the importance of statistics in our lives was arranged by the Department of Math and Statistics, UAF and a walk was taken out from Faculty of Agriculture to Faculty of Sciences, UAF.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has become 97th best university of world in the subject of Agriculture Sciences and 240 best university in the field of agriculture as per recent National Taiwan University ranking 2017 announced this month.
The country is losing grains, fruits and vegetables worth billions of the rupees due to insects attack, and different agro diseases in the fields, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar.
Experts at a seminar held in connection with World Food Day on Monday said that heavy migration from rural to urban areas, ever-increasing population, and conversion of agriculture land into residential colonies are posing a threat of food security.
The University of Agriculture intra faculty sport gala arranged by Faculty of Sciences has concluded. The concluding session was chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar while Dean Faculty of Sciences Dr Muhammad Asghar was the guest of honor.
The Department of Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad would be elevated to the status of Institute of Entomology, UAF keeping the performance and importance of Department Of Entomology in view.
The per person annual consumption of eggs is only 65 in the country whereas human body requirement stands at 300 eggs a year, causing various diseases due to deficiency of protein and other essential food ingredients. It was stated by UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar at a seminar held in connection with World Egg Day at University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF). The seminar was arranged by Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, UAF that was chaired by Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar.
The Department of Entomology University of Agriculture Faisalabad arranged a sport gala in connection with Higher Education Commission 15 Years of Excellence. Cricket, football, badminton, and athletics were held. The sports gala concluded on Saturday. In the cricket, BSc 7 semester won against MSc 1st semester in the final match.
Experts at a seminar on Thursday stressed upon the need to enhance efforts to eliminate drug addiction menace from the society as seven million people in the country are drug addicts and counting. They addressed awareness session on impact of drug abuse arranged by Yong Development Corps, Senior Tutor Office, University of Agriculture Faisalabad at Iqbal Auditorium. It was attended by hundreds of the students.
Experts at a seminar said that the country can earn heavy foreign exchange by adopting modern horticulture practices and its promotion. The seminar on role of Higher Education Commission in the promotion of horticulture was arranged by Institute of Horticulture Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
Speakers at a seminar on Monday said that the country can earn heavy foreign exchange by promoting agri tourism. They were addressing first Agri Tourism Conference arranged at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad in collaboration with
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Monday arranged seminars and took out walks to mark the Higher Education Commission 15 years of Excellence. The events were arranged by Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics and Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
Like others part of country, National Disaster Awareness Day was observed in the city on the directives of Punjab Government in which tens of hundreds people participated. In this connection, various programs were held with the joint collaboration of District Administration, University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Emergency Services Agencies.
Experts at a seminar stressed upon the need to achieve self reliance in space technology and application for economical development and to compete with the rest of world. The seminar on space technology was organized by Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in collaboration with Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) in connection with ongoing Space Week themed “exploring new worlds in space”.
The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in collaboration with Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) opened Space Week celebration on Thursday themed “exploring new worlds in space”.
The Faculty of Veterinary Science (FVS) University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Monday took out a rally to mark the Higher Education Commission- 15 years of Excellence.
The Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences University of Agriculture Faisalabad took out a rally to mark World Heart Day.
The Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences University of Agriculture Faisalabad took out a rally to mark World Heart Day. The walk was led by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar. It was started from Admin Block and concluded at the Faculty of Agriculture. Deans Dr Masood Sadiq Butt, Dr Allah Bush and National Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFSAT) Director General Dr Tahir Zahoor and a large number of faculty members students participated. They were holding placards and banners inscribed with awareness quotes about the heart diseases.
Speakers at a seminar on Friday said that strong academia-industry linkages are vital for knowledge-based economy that will help reduce the poverty and to compete with the rest of the world.
Speakers at a seminar on Friday said that strong academia-industry linkages are vital for knowledge-based economy that will help reduce the poverty and to compete with the rest of the world. The seminar titled industry academia linkage was arranged by Faculty of Agriculture Engineering, University of Agriculture Faisalabad in connection with HEC 15 years of Excellence celebrations, at Video Conference Room.
Speakers of a seminar, on Thursday cautioned that cardiovascular diseases are likely to become number one single cause of the human deaths than from any other cause. The seminar was organized by National Institute of Food Science & Technology in connection with World Heart Day.
World rabies day was observed at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad to raise the awareness among the masses regarding the growing cases of rabies in the children below the age 15 years.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad arranged a seminar on teaching and sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) on Wednesday at Iqbal Auditorium. The seminar arranged by Senior Tutor Office was chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar while former vice chancellor Mohyuddin University Azad Kashmir Dr Muhammad Ishaq Qureshi was the key speaker.
An engineering exhibition in connection with 15-year celebration of Higher Education Commission was organized by the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology to felicitate and pay thanks for provision of huge funding under technology development fund program of the Higher Education Commission.
It is a matter of concern that sports activities are facing a diminishing tend in the youth that must be promoted for a healthy society. This was stated by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar at one-day students’ sports gala of the Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Science, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in collaboration with Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) is observing World Space Week from 4- 10 October themed “exploring new worlds in space”.
Islam is a religion of peace that guides us to spread brotherhood, love, tolerance, patience and care for family members, neighbors, colleagues and deprived section of society. It was stated at a seminar held in connection with Peace Day at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad Iqbal Auditorium.
Adoption of latest agriculture practices and methods is vital to increase per acre production in order to feed ever-increasing population. It was discussed at a meeting of University of Agriculture Faisalabad deans and directors with World Bank Consultant Jock Anderson at Syndicate Room.
Interloop Limited, and University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) inked a Memorandum of Understanding. According to agreement, Interloop will provide 20 scholarship to UAF deserving students in the degrees of BSc Environmental Engineering; BSc Energy System Engineering; BSc (Hons) Textile Technology and BSc (Hons) Dairy Sciences.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar has stressed upon youth to turn all stones for acquiring knowledge for the uplift, dignity and honor of country as was envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
The Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization, University of Agriculture Faisalabad arranged an awareness seminar on safe use of pesticide in the agricultural field.
Individuals have to play their role in the development and safeguard the country in term of defence, economic uplift, and food security, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Zafar has directed teaching and administrative staff to ensure quality education, tangible researches and attend the students’ issues.
The promotion of agri tourism will help increase the interest of farming among the young generation. This was stated by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar during visiting Agri Tourism and Development Coperation and Qadir Buksh Nursery at Gatwala on Monday evening.
Like other parts of the county, 70th Independence Day was celebrated with national zeal and enthusiasm at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. The celebration was chaired by Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Iqbal Zafar while tens of hundreds of UAF community including deans, directors, administrative and teaching staff participated.
Federal Science and Technology Secretary Fazal Abbas Maken on Monday said that problem-solving researches coupled with a mechanism of translating the knowledge into products and services are prerequisite to alleviate poverty and to compete with the rest of the world.
Federal Science and Technology Secretary Fazal Abbas Maken on Monday said that problem-solving researches coupled with a mechanism of translating the knowledge into products and services are prerequisite to alleviate poverty and to compete with the rest of the world. He addressed the appreciation ceremony for the winners of research productivity award and technology development fund.Pakistan Council for Science and Technology Chairman Dr Anwar-ul-Hassan Gillani and UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan also spoke.
Brazilian Ambassador Mr. Claudio Lins here on Tuesday underscored the need to further strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and Brazil especially in the field of education, research and trade.
Joint meeting of Steering Committee and Council for Research & Policy" held on August 05,2017 at CAS Building.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has urged teaching faculty to work with dedication in order to produce skilled manpower that will help address the issues confronting the country.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has urged teaching faculty to work with dedication in order to produce skilled manpower that will help address the issues confronting the country. He was charring the five-day training on orientation of newly inducted faculty at Distance Learning Center, UAF.
The value addition to date production will help the country get heavy foreign exchange, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
The value addition to date production will help the country get heavy foreign exchange, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan. Coconut Research Institute Chinese Academy of Tropical Agriculture Sciences delegation called on Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at his Chamber and discussed the area of mutual concerns and collaboration.
Maira Younis D/o Muhammad Younis, of Lab. Girls High School, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad who secured 1090/1100 marks and stood first in Matriculation Results of Faisalabad Board. The Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan (SI) congratulated the shining students, their parents, school management and teachers.
The entrance test for admission to undergraduate programs, University of Agriculture Faisalabad was held on Sunday July 23.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has established pharmacy block with the cost of Rs 39.4 million at the main campus in order to provide the modern facilities to the students. The building was inaugurated by UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
The entrance test for admission to undergraduate programs, University of Agriculture Faisalabad will be held on Sunday July 23 (today).
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Punjab Seed Corporation on Friday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to conduct the joint research work on seed, to collaborate in seed technologies and other area of mutual concern.
The entrance test for admission to undergraduate programs, University of Agriculture Faisalabad will be held on Sunday July 23 ( tomorrow).
The losses caused by weeds in our major crops are estimated to be about Rs. 65 billion. These losses can be reduced by means of weed prevention, eradication and chemical control, said Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan, Director, Center of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology (CABB), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
The researchers should come up with problem-solving research and indigenous solutions to challenges facing society and industry, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
German experts and University of Agriculture Faisalabad scientists have joined hands to work together on cotton under the project water footprints of cotton textile industry.
Heavy groundwater pumping, deteriorating water quality and water scarcity are posing a serious threat to agriculture sector for which we have to take tangible measures and to promote modern technology to cope with crisis.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has achieved another milestone and has been ranked 21st best university in Asia and 127th best university across the globe in Agricultural Sciences as per recently announced Shanghai Global Ranking (Academic Ranking of World Universities) 2017.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) outshone in Higher Education Commission Technology Development Fund projects and stood first across the country by bagging 10 projects out of 31.
The agriculture is the backbone of our economy which is directly linked to poverty alleviation. Therefore, it is prerequisite to equip the farming community with modern techniques and trends to make the sector profitable and sustainable, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Media attack university top security officials and guards and damage the university permise
Teaching is an art in which the perfection is needed. The teaching community should become self-accountable, and perform their duties effectively to hone the God -given abilities of the students so that dream of prosperity can be fulfilled with trained manpower
Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Korea Jin Wook Kim on Thursday said that Pakistan and Korea were enjoying good and deep-rooted ties. He was talking to University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar A Khan and deans and directors of the varsity at Syndicate Room.
A stakeholders’ dialogue was conducted at Punjab Economic Research Institute (PERI), Lahore on 08-06-2017. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq and Dr. Muhammad Asif Kamran participated from USPCAS-AFS.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has emerged as 16th best university in Asia Pacific and best educational institution in Pakistan as per QS World University 2017 in the subject of Agriculture and Forestry.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has emerged as 16th best university in Asia Pacific and best educational institution in Pakistan as per QS World University 2017 in the subject of Agriculture and Forestry. It was disclosed by UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while chairing the deans committee and steering committee meeting of US Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security at the syndicate room.
The Finance and Planning Committee, University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Monday approved Rs 9110 million budget estimates for the financial year 2017-18.
The Finance and Planning Committee, University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Monday approved Rs 9110 million budget estimates for the financial year 2017-18. The meeting was chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while budget estimates were presented by Treasurer Umar Saeed. Higher Education Commission Director General (Finance) Ghulam Nabi, UAF Registrar Muhammad Hussian, UAF Planning and Development Director Irfan Abbas, Dean FNHS Dr. Masood Sadiq Butt, Prof. Dr. Tahira Iqbal, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq, Prof. Dr. M. Jafar Jaskani, President ASA Mr. Amir Saeed Rana, Director Internal Audit Khalid Mehmood, and Director External Adut Masood Ali Khan attended the meeting.
Trained manpower, quality education and researches providing solutions to problems of society and farming community; and knowledge based economy are prerequisite to alleviate the poverty from the country, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Condolence reference for the University of Agriculture Faisalabad former Dean Dr Khurshed Alam (late) was held at the New Senate Hall to commemorate his illustrious services for the area of teaching and agricultural research.
The cheque distribution ceremony for Prime Minister’s Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Less Developed Areas was held at the New Senate Hall, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
Experts have stressed upon entomologists to play their pivotal role to cope with devastating affects of sucking and chewing insects causing loss of billion of rupees to cotton. They were addressing annual function of Department of Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
Strong academia-industry linkages, knowledge-based economy and innovative thinking solving the problems are pivotal to boost the economy and address the problems of farming community and industry that will help make the development and prosperity.
Agriculture is no more a profitable business for farmers but it does has a huge profit for middleman and people running the show at flour mills, textile, poultry and sugar industry by squeezing the farmer’s share in the income.
The menace of prejudice can be rooted out by promoting tolerance, patience and education in the society. There is need to expedite work on peoples’ attitude and ways of thinking for absorbing difference of opinions that will help overcome terrorism
The shrinking profitability in agriculture sector, injudicious use of inputs, poor farming techniques, postharvest practices and effects of climate change on crops are not only making the sector incompatible with the rest of world but also aggravating the woes of the farming community.
USAID Provincial Director for Punjab Alison McFarland on Friday called on University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad at Syndicate Room, UAF and discussed the ongoing projects and area of mutual concern.
The students should focus on enhancing their professional skills and come up with innovative idea in their respective fields that will help fight the challenge of unemployment.
The outreach chair of US-Pakistan Center of Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, UAF organized two separate outreach events at UAF Community Center Chak 470 GB, tehsil Samundri on 18th May 2017
The Higher Education Commission has conferred upon the title of Distinguished National Professor to Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan (Sitara-i-Imtiaz), Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Faisalabad for two years in recognition of his meritorious services in the field of education and research.
Institute of Horticulture Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad; Netherland Senior Experts’ organization Program Utizending Managers (PUM); and Greenworks Lahore on Tuesday inked a memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in floriculture and get benefit from each other experiences.
UAF Vice Chancellor Dr.Iqrar Ahmad Khan meets the Ambassador of Uzbakistan Dr Irfan Yousaf Shami and the Ambassador of Mexico Tasawar Khan
Washington State University USA and University of Agriculture Faisalabad’s Department of Entomology will further strengthen their academic and research ties and would work together on the pink bollworm projects; faculty- students exchange programs and area of mutual concern.
The Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Punjab Emergency Rescue 1122 arranged two-day basic life support workshop at the faculty in which sixty faculty members were giving the training about the first aid in order to face the untoward situation.
Launching ceremony of poetry book titled “Kalam-e-Shafqat” written by renowned poet Shafqat Ullah Mushtaq was held at New Senate Hall, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
Secretary Agriculture alongwith UAF Vice Chancellor chairs Ecological Zone meeting
Punjab Agriculture Secretary Muhammad Mahmood on Saturday said that agro-ecological zones were being redesigned and redefined that will help uplift the sector amid the daunting challenges including water scarcity, soil fertility, and climate changes.
Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Prince Edward Island and UAF
The University of Prince Edward Island Canada and University of Agriculture, Faisalabad have inked two Memorandum of understanding to collaborate in the area of research and academia.
Apreciation ceremony for Awardees of NRPU 2016-17
Experts at a research project seminar on Friday urged agricultural researchers to work out tangible and doable solutions to the problems of farming community and rural population that will help alleviate poverty from the country.
Academic Research Collaboration Projects with UAF and University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
The new edition of University of Agriculture Faisalabad students magazine Kisht-e-Nau Humour Number was launched at a ceremony at New Senate Hall.
Under the project “Promotion of solar cooker to change the energy use behavior of communities” a social mobilization activity was conducted at U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security(USPCAS-AFS) Community Outreach Center at Chak No. 272 JB, Faisalabad
Solar cooker is a simple, zero emission device that cooks food and boils water using only the light of the sun. Under the project “Promotion of solar cooker to change the energy use behavior of communities” a social mobilization activity was conducted at U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security(USPCAS-AFS) Community Outreach Center at Chak No. 272 JB, Faisalabad in order to create awareness about the concept of solar cooking among rural females.
US Consul General Lahore Yuriy Fedkiw on Thursday inaugurated US State-Department funded English Access Microscholarship Program Faisalabad Chapter meant for polishing English skills that will help flourish in their respective field.
US Consul General Calls on female students and faculty
US Consul General Yuriy Fedkiw alongwith UAF Vice Chancellor Prof.Dr.Iqrar Ahmad Khan visit CAS Building
US Consul General Yuriy Fedkiw alongwith UAF Vice Chancellor Prof.Dr.Iqrar Ahmad Khan visits girls hostel
The US Consul General Lahore, Yuriy Fedkiw Visited university of Agriculture Faisalabad on Thursday May 04, 2017.
The US Consul General Lahore, Yuriy Fedkiw Visited university of Agriculture Faisalabad on Thursday May 04, 2017. He chaired a session to discuss the role of gender at University of Agriculture Faisalabad at Syndicate Room of the Varsity.
First CAS M&E Working Group Meeting 3-4 May
The first meeting of CAS M&E Working Group was held at UAF on 3-4 May 2017. The objective was to have a shared understanding of Performance Indicators as well as identify issues and challenges being faced in relevant data collection and reporting.
Skilled manpower, problem-solving research and quality education are imperative to root out poverty and unemployment for which geared-up efforts are needed on the part of the individual and society.
Skilled manpower, problem-solving research and quality education are imperative to root out poverty and unemployment for which geared-up efforts are needed on the part of the individual and society. It was echoed by experts at an annual function of University of Agriculture Faisalabad Community College with UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan in the Chair.
Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA) organized third Graduation Ceremony for its Gold medalist, merit holders and Qualified Students at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF).
It is a matter of grave concern that youth seems to be reluctant to go to playgrounds due to changing life style with technological advancement. The situation will increase health budget. It was stated by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while addressing 3rd inter-varsity men and women Ju-Jitsu Championship arranged by Directorate of Sports, UAF here on Thursday. As many as 17 teams from different universities across the country are taking part.
U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies successfully conducted One Day Workshop titled “How to Write a Business Plan”
U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies successfully conducted One Day Workshop titled “How to Write a Business Plan” with a subsequent development of Elevators Pitch for the UAF Innovation along with the comprehension of Business Canvas Model at New Senate Hall in collaboration with ORIC UAF on April 27, 2017.
As many as 50 percent of children are facing malnutrition for which one egg and two dates should be provided in the schools for each student by government and private educational institutions that will help lead towards a healthy society.
The county can save 16 MAF of water, more than Tarbela and Mangla dams storage, by reducing two irrigation for wheat crop from five to three times, with the adoption of water efficient wheat varieties and its harvesting on latest trends countrywide.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad will establish state-of-the-art four new hostels at its main campus in order to meet the increasing enrolment.
USAID funded U.S.- Pakistan Center for Advanced Study in Agriculture and Food Security launched Roguing and Harvesting Campaign by Students of Newly Initiated Degree program MSc (Hons.) Seed Science & Technology at Proka Research Farm on Saturday April 22, 2017.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad has inked two memorandums of understandings (MOUs) with German universities including Julius-Maximilians-University of Wurzburg and University of Bonn, Germany to collaborate in the areas of research and academia.
The first entrance test for admission to undergraduate programs, University of Agriculture Faisalabad will be held today on April 22.
Industrial effluent is polluting groundwater reserves badly, resulting in the outbreak of diseases and environmental pollution whereas the crops and vegetables, which are being cultivated by this water, can cause serious health hazards.
Pakistan is standing among the countries ranked at the bottom of per capita water availability index. For which, we have to take the measures including high efficient irrigation system, increased water storage capacity, short duration varieties and to create awareness among the people about rational water usage to fight the situation , said University Agriculture Faisalabad vice chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan
Experts at an International seminar have called for ensuring balance usage of fertilizer to overcome decreasing soil fertility, and to increase productivity.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad senate meeting on Monday approved non-development statement of accounts worth Rs 3.28 billion for year 2015-16.
Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday inaugurated the country largest women hostel established at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. It is having the capacity of 1000 students with the funding of Punjab Government worth Rs 550 million.
Wuhan Qingfa-Hesbeng Seed Co. Ltd. China and University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Wednesday inked a memorandum of understanding to work together on seed varieties, breeding, screening and production technology.
Out of schoolchildren is a challenge for the country as a large number of children are deprived of their ight of education due to lack of resources and awareness issue, said University Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
A workshop on bio-safety, importance and risk management was arranged by Molecular laboratory, Department of Bio-Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad at Iqbal Auditorium, UAF .
The Governor Punjab/Chancellor University of Agriculture, Faisalabad has appointed Dr Muhammad Asgher, Professor, Department of Biochemistry as Dean Faculty of Sciences
Pakistan Nutrition and Dietetics Society (PNDS) while expanding its outfits has launched its Faisalabad Chapter at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad with Dr. Benish Israr as Incharge. The society is currently carrying out its operations from Karachi, vowing to start its further activities from University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
Argentine Ambassador to Pakistan Ivan Ivanissevich has said Pakistan faces a grave loss of around 40% of its crops due to the lack of storage and modern facilities.
Argentine Ambassador to Pakistan Ivan Ivanissevich has said Pakistan faces a grave loss of around 40% of its crops due to the lack of storage and modern facilities. He addressed the inaugural sessuion of International Conference titled: “Advances in Agriculture Resource Management arranged by Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences and Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
Malnutrition has emerged the biggest problem than energy crisis. The country is losing three percent of Gross Domestic Product due to malnutrition compared to energy crisis that causes 2 percent loss to GDP.
Food experts at an International Seminar on Food Process Engineering have urged to make combine efforts arrest the growing food losses and wastage at farm gate to consumer-table as due to mechanical issues in harvesting, handling, transportation, storage and even during the processing and packaging, a huge amount of food losses its safety and consumption quality.
The 5th Lyallpur Art and Literature Festival held at University of Agriculture Faisalabad concluded on Friday in which students from 20 universities from the four corners of the country took part and exhibited their God-given abilities before the large gathering.
Speakers at an international workshop on Thursday called for step-up efforts to ensure the food safety; and to fight malnutrition with the adoption of best food habit, healthy lifestyle, and food diversification.
Trained manpower, quality problem-solving research and entrepreneurial skills are imperative to fight unemployment, poverty and low agri productivity.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad remained a hub of literary activities on the third day of Fifth Lyallpur Art and Literature Festival that will continue till March 31.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad remained a hub of literary activities on the second day of ongoing 5th Lyallpur Art and Literature Festival that will continue March 31. As many as students from 20 universities from the four corners of the country are taking part and exhibit their God-given abilities before the large gathering.
Healthy diet, potable water, and steps to combat environment hazards would ensure healthy population, reduction in diseases and health budget.
French Ambassador Martine Dorance on Monday called for further cementing academia and research ties between the both countries to get benefit from each other experiences.
A five-day 19th five-day Annual book fair was kicked off on Monday at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad at its Main Library.
Only 6.45 percent of the domestic wastewater of the city was being treated that needs to be enhanced by making collective efforts.
The Center for Integrated Research, Technology and Complete Solutions will be established at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad under Higher Education Commission CPEC program to address the issues of farming community.
The adaptation of precision agriculture, balance usage of input and others modern technologies are vital to decrease the cost of the production in agricultural sector to compete with the rest of world.
Argentinean Ambassador to Pakistan Ivan Ivanissevich on Wednesday said that his country would assist Pakistan in agricultural advancements for transforming the sector with modern tools including precision approaches, zero tillage, and proper weed eradication etc .
The Qul Khawani for the departed soul of the mother of Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad was held at the Central Mosque.
With deep sorrow and grief, we are sharing the sad demise of the beloved mother of Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad will hold entry test for under-graduate programmes on April 22 whereas last date to apply is April 17 . It was decided at the meeting of University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Deans Committee chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Agricultural experts on Friday said knowledge-based economy and problem-solving agricultural researches were prerequisite to address the issues of the sector and to alleviate poverty .
Belarus Ambassador to Pakistan Andrei Ermolovich on Wednesday said Belarus and Pakistan agricultural and academia ties will be further strengthened to get benefit from each other experiences.
French Higher Education Attaché Sebastien Cartier on Tuesday said that French Information Centre would be set up at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) to guide the students about educational opportunities in France.
The usage of Information Technology had become essential for teaching and learning system and also ensuring the transparency and efficiency in management and governance, said University of the Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Trained manpower, quality education and research are prerequisite to make the development and to fight the different challenges confronting the country, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Agricultural scientists, experts and extension workers on Saturday vowed to step up collaborative efforts to address the issues of farming community, to make agriculture profitable and increase the productivity.
Agricultural scientists, experts and extension workers on Saturday vowed to step up collaborative efforts to address the issues of farming community, to make agriculture profitable and increase the productivity. They were addressing agricultural congress arranged at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) as an initiative of Punjab Government in which agriculture experts and extension workers across the country participated at the Iqbal Auditorium.
Nasarawa State University, Nigeria and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad inked the memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in academia and research.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Friday opened three-day agriculture exhibition meant for promoting latest agriculture practices to promote the sector.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad will set up a soybean institute in UAF sub-campus Okara in order to conduct the value able researches and promote its cultivation as alternative crop.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad organized scientific model competition at the gallery of Iqbal Auditorium as part of women day in order to promote the entrepreneurship among the women.
Punjab Agriculture Minister Naeem Akhtar Bhabha on Wednesday said that women empowerment and their effective role in socio-economic activities was prerequisite for the development and prosperity for which tangible steps were being taken on the part of the Punjab government.
International Women's Day Celebrations 2017
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has kicked off weed eradication campaign as an initiative of the Punjab government. It is aimed at promotion the latest weed eradication tools for productivity enhancement.
Agriculture experts at a consultative meeting on Saturday called for building dams, farm mechanization, climate resilient varieties, mitigation strategy of climate changes, demonstration of modern agricultural practices at farm level, usage of Information and Communication for agriculture sector and measures to control deteriorating ground water quality.
Experts at a seminar on Wednesday said that transparent and fair marketing system, based on justices, of the agricultural goods and livestock was essential for the sustainable agricultural development and to make it profitable
Despite having a huge potential of producing good flowers quality, Pakistan floriculture share at international market in negligible, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has kicked off third Inter Hostel Women Sports Gala in order to promote the sports activities.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has kicked off third Inter Hostel Women Sports Gala in order to promote the sports activities. The women from ten hostels are taking part. The games comprises cricket, basket ball, badminton, table tennis, athletics, tug of war, cycling, etc. the games will continue till March 4.
Seminar on “Strengthening Production and Marketing of Goats in Pakistan”
Goats were among the first farm animals to be domesticated. Research evidence shows that goats have been associated with human being for last 10,000 years. Goats were disseminated all over the world because of their greater adaptability under varied environmental conditions and their different nutritional regimes.
Experts at a seminar on Tuesday called for stepped up efforts to root out menace of drug addiction from the society as eight million people in the country are drug addicts.
Experts at a seminar on Tuesday called for stepped up efforts to root out menace of drug addiction from the society as eight million people in the country are drug addicts. They addressed a seminar titled "war on drugs: awareness session" arranged by Yong Development Corps, Senior Tutor Office, University of Agriculture Faisalabad at Iqbal Auditorium which was attended by hundreds of the students.
The weed eradication campaign will be kicked off from March 4 to March 12 across the province as an initiative of the Punjab government. It is aimed at promotion the latest weed eradication tools for productivity enhancement.
Chinese Counsel General Lahore Long Dingbin on Monday said China and Pakistan are enjoying deepened and time-tested relations that will be further flourished especially in the fields of agriculture, education and trade to get benefit from each other experiences.
Experts of various organizations of the province pledged to complement each other in managing the pink bollworm and whitefly, causing a huge loss to the cotton and putting the whole economy in a severe stress.
The agricultural sector needs to be revamped to catch up the modern trends, to increase the production and to make it profitable business as the sector was far lacking behind from the rest of the world, said Punjab Planning and Development Department Production Sector Wing Member Malik Mukhtar Ahmad.
Experts at a workshop on Monday called for ensuring bio-safety in the country to protect the human lives from environmental and health hazards.
Experts at a workshop on Monday called for ensuring bio-safety in the country to protect the human lives from environmental and health hazards. The workshop titled Bio-safety measures in Agriculture was organized by Office of Research innovation, commercialization ( ORIC), University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF).
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) and Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accounts (PIPFA) on Saturday inked Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in the area of academia and research.
USAID funded U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food security, under Chair Outreach jointly organized a seminar on“MOTHER AND CHILD NUTRITION’’ماں اور بچے کی نگہداشت at community outreach center Chak No. 272JB.
The Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Wednesday arranged a national workshop on the teaching and research techniques in anatomy.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan condemned the deadly suicide blast outside the Punjab Assembly in which 13 persons lost their lives and 80 others were injured.
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved the establishment of Pak-Korea Hi-Tech Agriculture Innovation Center/Technology Park at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad worth Rs. 3bn.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is providing all resources to the Directorate of Farm to promote the modern trends in the agriculture sector and to uplift the sector, said UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Like other parts of country, the national green day on Thursday was also marked at University of Agriculture Faisalabad day under Prime Minister Green Pakistan Program with commitments to increase plants area and to end deforestation.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan on Monday called for ensuring quality and disease-resilient seed in fields in order to increase productivity and farmer income that will bring prosperity in the country.
Like other parts of the country, Kashmir solidarity day was observed at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
Like other parts of the country, Kashmir solidarity day was observed at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. In this regard, a seminar, speeches and milinagma were arranged at the New Senate Hall. The university also took out a rally to mark solidarity Day with Kashmiris. The day dawned with special prayers for the martyrs of Kashmir; victory of the freedom struggle and expression of solidarity with Kashmiri.
Quality research based upon solutions to problems of society, farmers and industry; knowledge based economy and trained manpower are essential to alleviate the poverty from the country, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Educated and trained manpower is the guarantee of bright future. There is a need to refurbish the God-given abilities of the youth in order to make the development and prosperity, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar A. Khan.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad(UAF) and Livestock and Dairy Development (L&DD)Department, Government of Punjab on Tuesday inked a Memorandum of Understanding for the joint efforts to restore the backyard poultry.
Labrador Championship was held at D-Ground of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad where hundreds of Labrador pedigreed dogs participated and exhibited their beauty.
The Governor Punjab/Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) has assigned the duties of the post of Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Faisalabad to Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan ( S.I)
National Agriculture Education Accreditation Council (NAEAC) Chairman M.E Tusneem on Thursday said that modernization of agriculture production systems and supply chain into high value agriculture products are prerequisite to boost up agriculture growth, sustainable food security, and to alleviate poverty.
Experts on Wednesday called for stepping up efforts to empower women with equal rights including education and to fight the menace of gender violence incidences .
Washington States University USA and University of Agriculture Faisalabad will work together to address challenges including food security, human development, water scarcity issue and health problems.
Washington States University USA and University of Agriculture Faisalabad will work together to address challenges including food security, human development, water scarcity issue and health problems. It was discussed at a meeting of WSU International Program Vice President and former American ambassador Dr Asif Javed Ch with UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar A Khan at the syndicate room.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has set up a new state-of-the-art building of Day Care Center in order to the provide the latest facility to the citizens.
The Fourth Steering Committee Meeting under chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan (S.I) vice Chancellor UAF and Director/Chief of Party USPCAS-AFS
The Fourth Steering Committee Meeting under chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan (S.I) vice Chancellor UAF and Director/Chief of Party USPCAS-AFS was held at Syndicate Room
The Crawford Fund Training course on Phenotyping cereals in variably saline landscape in Pakistan arranged at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad concluded. The training was arranged by the Saline Agriculture Research Center, Institute of Soil Sciences, UAF.
The Project Management Coordination Committee (PMCC) was held at Faisalabad Serena Hotel from January 18 to January 20,2017.
The Project Management Coordination Committee (PMCC) was held at Faisalabad Serena Hotel from January 18 to January 20,2017. Meeting was Chaired by Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan (S.I) vice Chancellor UAF and Director/Chief of Party USPCAS-AFS.
Speakers at a workshop on Thursday called for motivating the female graduates to capitalize the overseas higher education opportunities, narrowing down the gender gap in education and other fields and make the people aware about women rights in order to overcome gender based violence incidences.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Community College has established an art gallery, depicting the colors of rural background and evolution of agriculture in the country.
Pakistan Engineering Council has accredited Food Engineering Program of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
As many as 20 million people in the country are suffering from Hepatitis for which awareness about water and sanitation, one health and precautionary measures are needed to overcome the issue .
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) on Thursday distributed 37 goats among the seven rural women as a step towards poverty alleviation.
China and Pakistan are enjoying deepened and time-tested relations that are being further strengthened in academia, business and trade and students exchange programs to upgrade the living of the peoples.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has developed 101 innovations that would revolutionize the economy and make the agriculture sector sustainable, profitable and help open new new business avenues for rural development and prosperity.
Eight Scholars Proceed to USA under Student Exchange Program Under USPCAS-AFS
The researchers should come up with viable solutions and technology to address the issues of food safety public health, particularly milk and food contamination and farming community.
The researchers should come up with viable solutions and technology to address the issues of food safety public health, particularly milk and food contamination and farming community. It was discussed at the meeting of University of Agriculture Faisalabad’s Endowment Fund with UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan in the Chair. The meeting approved 12 research and technology transfer projects .
It is a matter of grave concern that farmer’s son doesn’t want to become a farmer due to low profitability, heavy post harvest loses, marketing and other challenges, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
It is a matter of grave concern that farmer’s son doesn’t want to become a farmer due to low profitability, heavy post harvest loses, marketing and other challenges, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan. He addressed the teaching and administrative staff of the varsity at the Staff Club, UAF.