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SCIENCE FOR FARMERS: DELIVERING SCIENCE TO END CONSUMERS

ith a view to convey learnings of recently held international conferences at MNS-UAM to the local farmers and Wgrowers in their local language, a Farmer's Convention was conducted at the University. A large gathering of local farmers, growers, agriculture graduates, researchers and University students attended the event. The Vice

Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Asif Ali, while addressing to the audience said that the University is actively working for betterment of farmers of this region and regarded farmers as one of the most important stakeholders. We are trying to equip our farmers with modern technology and disseminate to them innovative techniques of farming to increase their production and earnings. Therefore, the University frequently conducts national and international conferences, festivals, workshops, and exhibitions, he further added. During

ndthe last week of November, 2018, the University had successfully conducted 2 Sino-Pak International Conference on Innovations in st

Cotton Breeding and Biotechnology, 1 International Conference on Soil and Crop Health in Changing Climate, and International Seminar on Fodder, wherein several international scientists shared their research work. Accordingly, the farmer's convention was held to convey the learnings, outcomes and recommendations of these conferences to local community in the language comprehensible to them. Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali and Dr. Arshad Shakeel shared recommendations of the Sino-Pak International conference with the farmers. Dr. Tanveer-ul-Haq and Dr. Muhammad Abid communicated the learnings and recommendations of International Conference on Soil and Crop Health to the audience, while Prof. Dr. Hammad Nadeem Tahir spoke on recommendations of International Seminar on Fodder. Informative handouts and brochures containing useful information regarding innovative crop production practices were also distributed among participants. A question-answer session was also held at the end, to reply to the queries raised by the farmers.

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BULLETINNEWS

Volume (3), Number (23)st thDecember 1 to 15 , 2018

epartment of Food Science and Technology, MNS-UAM organized a one-day "Plant Centric Meal Competition" in DDecember 4, 2018, which was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Asif Ali, Vice Chancellor and Rana Muhammad Nasir, Manager Human Resource, SM Foods, Multan. The main purpose of organizing the competition was to create awareness

among public regarding importance of naturally grown plant-based food and to discourage the consumption of junk and fast food. More than fifty teams including MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Hamdard University Karachi, Women University Multan, MNS-University of Engineering and Technology, Multan, Physio College Multan, ITHM Multan, COTHM College, Govt. Home Economics College Multan, CTTS College Multan, Pak-German Institute Chak 5-Faiz, Govt. High School Multan, and teams from different colleges and schools participated in this competition. The panel of judges included Dr. Siddique Khan Qadri, Professor (Retd.), Nishter Medical University, Multan, Mian Mashkoor Ahmad, General Manager, Shahjahan Grill Restaurant, Multan and Ms. Tahira Niaz, Chief Chef, CTTS College, Multan. The competition was won by Mr. Nauman Fareed and his team from the Department of Food Science and Technology, MNS-UAM. Second position was grabbed by the team of Hamdard University, Karachi,

thand the team comprising students of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, 7 Semester, FST, MNS-UAM was ranked third in the competition. Prof. Dr. Asif Ali, Vice Chancellor distributed prizes certificates of appreciation among the winning teams. He stated that the purpose of organizing such competitions is to create awareness regarding benefits of plant-based food for a healthy life style. He urged the youth to consume plant based foods insteadof junk food items. Dr. Umar Farooq, Chairman, Food Science & Technology said this competition has been arranged to recognize the importance of plant-based food for maintaining good health. Department of Food Science and Technology is actively striving to focus on food and nutrition related issues of society, and this competition is one such activity.

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THIRD PLANT CENTRIC MEAL COMPETITION

AWARENESS SEMINAR ON THE EVE OF WORLD AIDS DAY

he Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), Character Building Society, Pride of MNSUAM, and TRotract Club Multan jointly organized an awareness seminar on 'World AIDS Day' on December 3, 2018. The main objective for observing the day was to raise awareness amongst people about HIV/AIDS epidemic as well as promote

tolerance, and acceptance for people living with HIV/AIDS. Prof. Dr. Asif Ali, Vice Chancellor was the Chief Guest of the event, while Mr. Salman Mubarak, Chartered President Rotract Club, Multan was the Guest Speaker. Prof. Dr. Asif Ali said that to prevent AIDS from spreading, we need to act upon teachings of Islam and highlight our moral values. He further stated that all sections of the society should work collectively to fight the menace and people should be sensitized about the disease, otherwise, it would become impossible to stop the spread of AIDS in the country. Moreover, people should not hate HIV positive persons, rather they must be encouraged to get medical treatment. He said that HIV infected persons should not be treated harshly, instead they should be taken care of so that they may not feel odd during their treatment.

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AWARENESS SEMINAR ON THE EVE OF WORLD AIDS DAY

Mr. Salman Mubarak urged the participants to spread maximum awareness to minimize the AIDS positive cases. He said that said the HIV AIDS is rapidly increasing in the country and if precautionary measures were not taken immediately, this would result in a disaster for the nation. One fundamental reason for its increase is unawareness about the disease and its treatment. Even today, people going for HIV AIDS tests are considered as outcast and treated with malice. It is amazing to note that the disease is spreading more in underdeveloped countries than the developed ones. Another important thing to know is that the disease doesn't spread from sexual relations only, rather transfusion of affected blood and use of improperly sterilized surgical instruments are mostly reported ways of receiving the disease. There is a dire need to spread awareness among society in this regard. He also informed the students about preventive measures to avoid HIV. Mr. Naeem Toor emphasized on improper life style of youth and taking drugs, which ultimately become the root cause of getting infected by HIV AIDS. A documentary was also presented at the event, wherein a woman carrying HIV AIDS was shown being treated voluntarily.

st rdhe 21 meeting of the Syndicate was held on 3 December, 2018 in the Committee Room of the University under the TChairmanship of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Asif Ali. Other participants included Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq A. Rajwana, Deputy Secretary Planning, Agriculture Department, Govt. of the Punjab, Mr. Naeem Khalid,

Nominee Secretary Finance, Govt. of the Punjab / Divisional Director LFA, Mahar Ata Muhammad, Nominee HEC Prof. Dr. Jamil Anwar, Members of Eminence; Prof. (Retd.) Dr. Khalid Mahmood Khan (S.I.), Syed Sajid Mahdi, MPA; Mian Tariq Abdullah, Invited members; Dean, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Prof. Dr. Shafqat Saeed, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and Treasurer, Mr. M. Rafiq Farooqi. Whereas, the Registrar, Mr. Muhammad Imran performed the duties as Secretary of the meeting. Prof. Dr. Asif Ali warmly welcomed all members, especially the newly appointed member, Mian Tariq Abdullah, Member Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, to his first meeting of the Syndicate at the University. He also expressed gratitude for the honorable member Syed Sajid Mehdi for attending the meeting for the first time as a person of eminence in the Syndicate.

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The Chair further acknowledged the meritorious services rendered by Prof. Dr. Jamil Anwar as HEC nominee in the Syndicate during his three-year tenure being completed in December, 2018. The Syndicate discussed various agendas regarding administrative, financial and legal issues of the University and made decisions accordingly. The matter of issues related to development project “Establishment of MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, Phase-II” was also discussed. At the end of the meeting, the house once again appreciated Prof. Dr. Jamil Anwar, for his invaluable contributions in decision making by the Syndicate. The house also presented a souvenir of acknowledgement to the honorable member.

SEMINAR ON 70 YEARS OF HUMAN RIGHTS DAYthuman Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December – the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in H th1948, the . To mark the 70 anniversary of the said Declaration, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Directorate of Students Affairs and Office of the Senior Tutor of MNS-UAM organized a seminar on Human Rights Day. Prof. Dr. Asif Ali, Vice Chancellor, presided over the seminar. The members of Debating Club presented speeches in English and Urdu on the topic of human rights. A mime was performed by the students of Dramatic Club on the theme relating to conflict between mind and heart. Speaking at the occasion, Prof. Dr. Asif Ali said that Islam introduced the concept of rights to human beings on equal grounds. He said that Allah may pardon all sins, but those related to human rights will never be forgiven. Our Holy Prophet's entire life is an example of taking care of rights of others. Today's society lacks love and affection among people, even in close relations. He urged the students to lead life with a distinction and according to Quaid's moto 'Faith, Unity and Discipline'. A large number of students and faculty members attended the event.

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT

A group of fourteen MNS-UAM students from Business Incubation Center of ORIC Department participated in 'Young Entrepreneurship Summit' organized by the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. As many as students from 120 universities across Pakistan including National University of Science and Technology, NFC, Institute of Southern

Punjab and COMSATS etc. participated in the business competitions held at IUB. The main objective of these competitions was to provide a unique opportunity for young entrepreneurs to ride their dreams and spread wings for their innovative startups. The focal person of MNS-UAM Entrepreneurship Center, Dr. Muhammad Amin told about the varsity students who exhibited their stalls at the summit. As recognition of their business ideas, Engr. Zyad Bin Qasim Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Al-Farooq School System, Bahawalpur announced a funding of Rs. 50,000/- to Mr. Muhammad Sami Ullah, who presented business idea on 'honey' and Rs. 20,000/- to Mr. Haris, who is working on Hydroponic Unit. He further said that the university will keep providing opportunities to its students to boost up their confidence level.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONVENTION & EXPO

A group of fourteen MNS-UAM students from Business Incubation Center of ORIC Department participated in 'Young

Entrepreneurship Summit' organized by the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. As many as students from 120

universities across Pakistan including National University of Science and Technology, NFC, Institute of Southern

Punjab and COMSATS etc. participated in the business competitions held at IUB. The main objective of these competitions was to

provide a unique opportunity for young entrepreneurs to ride their dreams and spread wings for their innovative startups. The focal

person of MNS-UAM Entrepreneurship Center, Dr. Muhammad Amin told about the varsity students who exhibited their stalls at the

summit. As recognition of their business ideas, Engr. Zyad Bin Qasim Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Al-Farooq School System,

Bahawalpur announced a funding of Rs. 50,000/- to Mr. Muhammad Sami Ullah, who presented business idea on 'honey' and Rs.

20,000/- to Mr. Haris, who is working on Hydroponic Unit. He further said that the university will keep providing opportunities to its

students to boost up their confidence level.

SEMINAR ON ROLE OF PLANT GENETIC RESOURCESIN VARIETAL DEVELOPMENT & SEED SYSTEM

one-day training seminar on “Role of Plant Genetic Resources in Varietal Development and Seed System” was Aorganized on December 7, 2018 at MNS-UAM under collaboration of Institute of Plant Breeding & Biotechnology, Pakistan Agriculture Research Council, Plant Genetic Resources Program, National Agriculture Research Centre,

Better Cotton Initiative, and Crop Life. The seminar was attended by participants from private sector including representatives of seed companies and public sector including representatives of universities and research and development organizations. The seminar was presided over by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Asif Ali.

The objective of training seminar was to highlight the importance of plant genetic resources, new crop variety development and their integration into the seed system. In his address to the participants, Prof. Dr. Asif Ali said that healthy seed and advanced technology is essential not only for obtaining better crops but to gain maximum profit with less expenses. The University regularly conducts national and international conferences, festivals, workshops, and seminars to equip farmers with modern agricultural knowledge, equipment and to introduce them to advanced techniques of farming. Dr. Yousaf Zafar, Chairman Pakistan Agriculture Research Council talked about issues related to crops. Program Leader PGRP, BCI, NARC Dr. Abdul Ghaffar gave detailed briefing about PGRFA Management in Pakistan in relation to national and international policies. The representative of PSO and BCI, Dr. Asif Javed shed light on Plant Genetic Resource Policies. While Malik Yousaf informed about Rangeland Genetic Resources in Cholistan, Dr. Muhammad Kashif Ilyas elaborated on benefits of Plant Genetic Resources for Farmers. A large number of faculty members, students and representative of Agriculture Departments participated in the training seminar.

NS-UAM students actively participated in two days mega event "Zestival"held at BZU from 4 to 6 December. The Mtwo days event included competitions like qiarat and naat, debate, essay writing, singing, painting, photography, web desiging, web development, graphic desiging, poster designing and other art and literature oriented activities.

The students of MNS-UAM under the umbrella of various clubs and societies actively participated in these events. Mr. Aziz ur Rehman from MNS-UAM grabbed first position in web desiging. In English debate, Ms. Waiza Imran stood third. Mr. Zeeshan and Mr. Wajid grabbed first and second position in English and Urdu essay writing, respectively. The Duo comprising of Mr. Ahmad and Mr. Hammad won second position in singing competition. Mr. Hassan Saleem and Shahzad Saleem won first and seconf position, respectively in chess.

STARS OF MNS-UAM SHINED AT ZESTIVAL, 2018

NS-UAM in collaboration with Agricultural Mechanization Research Institute, Multan and Agritec Industries, MMultan organized field demonstration of cotton stalk puller-shredder. The machine is joint venture of these institutes under the umbrella of TDF project number 053 of HEC. A large number of farmers were invited to attend

the event. The machine is capable of not only pulling the cotton stalks but churns the same in to smaller pieces. The use of machine will help in increasing the much needed soil organic matter. Moreover, the destruction of habitat of notorious cotton pest pink boll worm will also be reduced in next seasons. Dr. Alamgir Akhtar and his team accompanied by officials from Directorate of Farms carried out the demonstration at C-Block of Experimental farm of MNS-UAM. There was positive feedback and critical input from renowned cotton growers like Mumtaz Khan Manais, Mian Manzoor, Mr. Hassan Raza, Haji Siraj ud Din, Nawab Yasir Jan Khan, industialists and agri- entrepreneurs like Capt. Shahid Raheem, Nawabzada Sarmad Khan, Mr. Asif Majeed and many others. The participants applauded the efforts of MNS-UAM and this innovative idea. Nevertheless, they advised several modifications in the design and function of this machine for greater output.

FIELD DEMONSTRATION OF COTTON STALK PULLER-SHREDDER

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Prof. Dr. Shafqat NawazController of Examinations

Contact Ph: +92-61-9201681Visit the official website: www.mnsuam.edu.pk

Muhammad Nawaz Shareef

University of Agriculture, MultanHEC Recognized Public Sector University

Last date for Registration is

To honour the distinguished students and to recognize achievements of our graduates, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan is holding its 1st Convocation on Wednesday, 16th January, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. The Chancellor / Governor of the Punjab has very kindly consented to preside over the august event.

All graduates of the Sessions 2012-16 and 2013-17 will be conferred degrees. The students are required to submit registration form along with Convocation fee of Rs.1,000/- in Examination Office of the university. Registration forms are available at University website. For further inquiry or clarification, please contact on the following telephone number/office of the Controller of Examinations, MNSUAM.

Friday, 28th December, 2018

Convocation1st th16 January, 2019

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