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Volume 1 No. IMarch - June 2012

Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan, President/Chancellor and H.E Abdul Aziz Abrahim Al-Ghadeer the Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Araibia at New Campus site

Patron Professor Dr. Manzoor Hussain Khan, (SI) (Vice Chancellor)

AdvisorProf. Dr. Muhammad Rafique Khan

Chief EditorDr. Asad Hussain Shah

EditorMiss Amna Anwar MembersAbdul Ghafar Khan Abdul HamidImtiaz AhmedMiss Kanwal Mahmud Mr.Irfan Qasim

InsideMessagesGeneralVisitsMeetingsHonors and AwardsAppointmentsCo-curricular activitiesResearch projectsResearch Publications

The Honorable Chancellor and H.E. The Saudi Ambassador Visit New Campus of the University

Underconstruction Campus at Chota Gala

THE UNIVERSITY OF POONCH RAWALAKOT

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N E W S L E T T E R2

It is the subject of immense pleasure that The University of Poonch is

publishing its 1st News Letter. I feel privileged to be the 1st Chancellor

of the University of Poonch Rawalakot. The People of Azad Kashmir in

general and of Poonch in particular, have a glorious history of making

sacrifices for the freedom of their homeland. The demographic, geographic,

social, and economic circumstances of people of the region stipulated the

establishment of a complete university that could not only address the

plunge of education for the youth of the region but that could also build

up an aggravated and skilled manpower in academia and research. I am

convinced that the University of Poonch will accomplish the brilliance

in all its curricular and co-curricular endeavors. I look forward to the

graduates of the University to print a rousing impact on national and

international market of professionals. I congratulate the Vice Chancellor,

Chairmen, Faculty, staff and students on the establishment of the

University of Poonch. I urge them to work in harmony and lay the building

blocks in to strong foundation of the new university.

Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan

The Founder Chancellor

and President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

WORD FROM THE FOUNDER CHANCELLOR


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THE UNIVERSITY OF POONCH RAWALAKOTN E W S L E T T E R 3

I congratulate the students, faculty, staff and community for being awarded with a premium educational institution in the name of “The University of Poonch, Rawalakot”.

It is my privilege to be the founder Vice Chancellor of the University. I congratulate directorate of student affairs for publishing first Newsletter of the university.

The establishment of premium seat of learning is a great challenge for all concerned to lay down its intellectual foundation. The region has produced high caliber leadership in the field of education, science, medicine, religion and politics. The people of Azad Jammu & Kashmir in general and of Poonch region in particular have a legacy for offering great sacrifices for the freedom of the homeland. The up-gradation of the existing Faculty of Agricultural Sciences which is already offering state of the art instructions and conducting world class research, solving problems at local, national and international levels into a full-fledged general university was need of the hour.

Azad Jammu & Kashmir has enjoyed the status of having highest literacy rate in the country. It is expected that the university will become hub of quality education, research, social, economic and cultural activities that will attract not only youth of the State of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan but also intelligent and proficient students from all over the country and Islamic World. I am confident that the graduates of the university will make a significant impact at national and international levels. I would like to urge faculty, staff and students to work together to evolve this university into a dynamic institute to play distinctive role in furthering nation’s, economic, social and cultural development. At the same time we are committed to ensure that our activities benefit the communities which we serve and engage.

Teaching & learning are associated processes. Teaching is formal and structured instructions, whereas learning has a social and emotional element to it. I would urge the faculty to engage the students into learning process. We at University of Poonch Rawalakot would be committed to achieve quality education, research, academic environment of tolerance, peace, friendship, humanism and most important-discipline.

Good luck everybody and God bless you.

Dr. Manzoor Hussain Khan (SI)Founder Vice Chancellor

From TheVice Chancellor




President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Yaqoob Khan visited the University of Poonch for the 1st time since the notification of the

independent university on 11 March 2012. The president received a warm welcome by the Dean Faculty of Agriculture Rawalakot along with faculty members, students and civil society, as he arrived in the campus. While addressing the faculty members, Sardar Yaqoob Khan congratulated them faculty members, students, community and people the region for the evolution of Faculty of Agriculture

in to a full fledged charted University. The president advised the faculty to work hard now for establishing the foundations of the new university which should become a renowned educational institute of Asia. He expressed his determination to discover financial opportunities for the new university. Mentioning his continuous efforts to overcome the issues in acquiring the status of full fledged charted university, the President said that it was his commitment with the people of the region to develop an educational city in the heart of Poonch. The main objective of all these efforts is to facilitate the youth of the region to acquire higher education at their door step. The president urged on the faculty to launch such activities which can bring an evolutionary change in the socio- economic circumstances of the people of the area. Sardar Yaqoob Khan shared with the audience that new building will be constructed very soon and funds requested by the concerned company have been released and there is no obstacle in this regard now. Addressing the audience, the president congratulated the faculty and civil society on the appointment of new vice chancellor, Dr. Manzoor Hussain Khan. The president mentioned the plausible reputation of vice chancellor as an academician and potent leader in administrative aspects. On this occasion, The Dean faculty of Agriculture, Rawalakot, Dr. Syed Dilnawaz Gardezi briefed the president about the strengths and achievements of the Faculty of Agriculture, Rawalakot. The president also inaugurated the newly built multipurpose building of the campus.

First Visit of the Chancellor to The University of Pooch Rawalakot

The president Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan being received by Faculty members and Non -Academic staff at Poonch University

The president inaugurating the multipurpose building at The University of Poonch, Rawalakot

The President of AJK, Sardar Yaqoob Khan and Sardar Abid Hussain Abid stepping forward to inaugurate the multipurpose building at Faculty of Agriculture, The University of Poonch, Rawalakot




Professor Dr.Manzoor Hussain Khan (SI) joins the University of Poonch as Vice Chancellor

Dr. Manzoor Hussain Khan was appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Poonch. Prof. Dr. Manzoor H. Khan S.I, a distinguished academician and engineer, was born in 1944, received early education in Military College Jhelum, got engineering degree from UET Dacca and became Lecturer, Asst Prof and Assoc Prof at the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore. Dr Khan served as Assoc Prof at the King Saud University, Riyad and Pakistan Atomic Commission for a brief period before joining the GIK Institute as consultant in June 1992. Because of his pre-eminent status as an engineer-academician, he was associated with the planning and development of the GIK Institute and later as Professor in ‘93, Dean in ‘95 and Pro-Rector in ‘95. As Professor and Dean he supervised the development of state-or-art laboratories in the field of engineering and his involvement in major research projects is substantial. He also made significant research contributions in understanding the behavior of engineering materials and offered consulting advice to a number of industrial concerns. He was Pro-Rector (Acad.) of the GIK Institute during its crucial formative period of development [‘95-‘99] and he planned, developed and started the graduate programs at the Institute. He was working as Dean Students Affairs when on the request of the President of AJ&K he joined The Multi-discipline University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir as Vice Chancellor in ‘03.While at the University of AJ&K [‘03-‘07], he introduced semester system in all disciplines, introduced new degree programs of studies, added a number of M Phil and PhD programs and significantly contributed to the development of the university in general and its faculty development in particular. The university of AJ&K had its share of the tragic and total devastation caused by the ‘05- earthquake. Dr Khan, emerging from a state of desolation, acted as the chief anchor and commenced the long and challenging process of recovery with fortitude and unflinching commitment maintaining continuity of the academic fiber without any loss of the precious time of the students. In view of his outstanding achievements in the field of engineering, education

and valuable services to premium educational institutions, Professor Dr. Khan was awarded the prestigious civil award Sitara-i-Imtiaz in ‘2004 by the President of Pakistan.

Professor Dr. Khan served as Rector Foundation University, Islamabad [since ’08] which is a

multidiscipline University offering BA, B Sc, MA, M Sc, MS, M Phil and PhD in Engineering, Management, Education, Arts, Sciences and Medicine. Since March 2012. Professor Dr. Khan has been appointed Vice Chancellor of The University of Poonch, Rawalakot.

Vice Chancellor’s “WELCOME” at the University of PoonchAfter being appointed Vice Chancellor of The University of Poonch, Dr. Manzoor Hussain arrived at University on April 2, 2012. The Vice chancellor received a warm welcome by the Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Syed Dilnawaz Ahmad Gardezi, Chairmen, Faculty members, Non Academic staff and Students. While




speaking to the faculty members in seminar hall, Dr. Manzoor Hussain thanked all the faculty members who welcomed him on his arrival and urged the faculty to work hard for the establishment of a glorious university. He mentioned the challenges that will be faced by the management to attain the status of a university with a reputed ranking. He laid emphasis on team work and utilization of collective wisdom for laying down the foundations of a modern and magnificent university. Prof. Dr. Manzoor Hussain urged the faculty to work with professional zeal and commitment to provide the students with knowledge, suggested and skill of practical meaning.

Addressing the faculty Dr. Syed Dilnawaz Ahmad Gardezi congratulated Dr. Manzoor Hussain on his joining the university as Vice Chancellor. He guaranteed the Vice Chancellor of the devoted cooperation from his office and on the behalf of the faculty of Agriculture, Rawalakot in establishing the University of Poonch. Professor Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi, Professor Dr. Yusuf Ali, Professor Dr. Abdul Hamid, Professor Dr. Jamil Ahmad, Professor Dr. Khalid Mehmood, Professor Dr. Safdar Anjum, Professor Dr. Habib Ahmad Rathore, Mr. Sajid Khan Lecturer, and Dr. Asad Hussain Shah Lecturer, also addressed the audience and congratulated the vice chancellor. The faculty members expressed their pledge to develop the university with hard work and intellect.

Poonch is a historic region of Jammu and

Kashmir. Poonch Division justified a full fledge university to gratify the

demand of thousands of students. I am glad to congratulate the president of the state, the vice chancellor, faculty and students who are the pioneers of the University of Poonch. Being a representative of the civil society, it is a matter of pleasure for me that our future generations will be offered with quality of higher education in an excellent academic environment. I wish the officials and students of the University of Poonch, accept the future challenges with valor in establishing and earning a name of it. Javed Shareef AdvocatePresident Rawalakot Bar




I feel pride to express the feelings of amusement to know about the I feel pride to express the feelings of amusement to know about the Inotification of The University of Poonch Rawalakot. The universities

are the source of wisdom and intellect for the youth of nation. I am sure the University will attract the students from all the districts of Azad Kashmir and Pakistan. The area and town will get more exposure. I wish the University offers research activities based on public needs and more emphasis shall be given to applied and industrial based research. The social sciences will also address the local problems and demands of public will be entertained in the shape of practical remedies of their problems. The computer technology should be given more preference in the University of Poonch to develop skilled and proficient manpower that can serve the community and nation in a better way. To see an academic insititute of international standard had been my dream since long and at last the dream has come in to reality in my life at the age of 97. I wish the Vice Chancellor, Faculty and students best of luck and request them to work hard to make this University a very good academic institute on national and international level.

Sardar Muhammad Habib KhanEx-Civil Sarvent and Advisor to be Government

The sons and daughters of Poonch, rendered remarkable sacrifice in liberation under the leadership of Sardar Muhammad Ibrhaim

Khan (Founder President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir). Not only this the people of Poonch have a pioneer role in achieving right of vote for the people of Azad Kashmir. Besides the people of Poonch contributed to the best in every institution in Azad Kashmir as well as in Pakistan. The literacy rate in Poonch is much higher than any other region despite of the fact that Government institutions lack facility for quality education. In this background it was the right of the People of Poonch to have a university where education in disciplines is possible. Al-Hamd-U-Lillah it is there. I hope that with the talented youth and able guidance of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Manzoor Hussain Khan, the University of Poonch will prosper and prosper and will Insha Allah shine like a prominent star in coming days. Here I would like to add that to achieve the above stated goal, it is the merit and merit only which shall ensure to rank the university at the top.

Sardar Muhammad Nawaz KhanFormer Chief Jusitice of AJK High Court




The President Sardar Yaqoob Khan and H.E Abdul Aziz Ibrahim Al-Ghadeer, the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan, arrived at Chota Gala, Rawalakot on 26th of May 2012. The president and prestigious guest were offered with very warm welcome by the Vice Chancellor, Principal Officers, faculty and students of the University of Poonch, Rawalakot. The students showered the petals of roses on the arrival of president and honorable guest. The families of the president and the ambassador were also present on the occasion. While talking to the audience the ambassador thanked the chancellor and president

of the state for the hospitality being offered to him and his family in Kashmir. He thanked the Vice Chancellor, faculty and students of the University for offering him and his family

very warm welcome. H.E Abdul Aziz Ibrahim Al-Ghadeer, The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia mentioned the everlasting strong bilateral relationship between KSA and Pakistan from decades and assured the commitment of “Khadmain Haremain Shareefain” to stand with Pakistan in difficult times. Mentioning his country’s support after the earth quake of 2005 in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan he said that the Saudi government and people were generous to help the brothers and sisters of Kashmir. “Being the part of Muslim brotherhood, we shall stand with you Insha Allah in future”, the ambassador

“Being the part of Muslim brotherhood, we shall stand with Kashmri Muslims Insha Allah”, Says Ambassador of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Vice Chancellor, Dean and Senior Faculty of the University welcome president and Saudi Ambassador

The President, Ambassador and their families being welcomed by the University Students, officials and citizens of Rawalakot. Inset: The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia addressing the audience.




added. The President on the occasion thanked the ambassador for accepting his invitation to visit Rawalakot and the University of Poonch. He mentioned the significance of people to people contact for the both the countries and briefed the guest about thousands of Kashmiris are earning their livelihood in Saudi Arabia. The president expressed his assurance that the University of Poonch will be provided all the required for development projects.

Addressing the audience the Vice Chancellor of The University of Poonch, Rawalakot extended the words of thanks to president and the ambassador of KSA for visiting the University of Poonch. The Vice Chancellor briefed the audience and guests about the construction plan of the faculty of Agriculture Rawalakot at Chota Gala Campus. The Vice Chancellor expressed his firm belief that we shall be able to evolve the University of Poonch in to a credible International University.

The notification of the University of Poonch is a significant document in the history of this region. The people of Azad Kashmir in general and of Poonch Division in particular adore education that is reflected from the statistics of educational institutes. There are thousands of students

who pursue higher education in this region. Having the University of Poonch on their door steps, the masses of mountain communities will be benefited a great

deal. The knowledgeable youth will provide sophisticated intellect to the society. No doubt that the University of Poonch is a fabulous gift for the people of state and Poonch for which the president of state Sardar Yaqoob Khan has to be given full credit. I congratulate the students, parents and community for being blessed with an outstanding university. Dr. Nawaz KhanPresident Poonch Development Forum

Rawalakot is a small town with limited catchment area. The people reside on the mountains and small valleys. There is a scarcity of economic activities in the city due to demographic and geographic constraints. The establishment of full fledged university will act as nucleus for economic growth in the town. There will be thousands of students earning their degrees in different subjects in the University of Poonch. They will bring a socio-economic change in the society and business community will be benefited with this opening. The intellectual youth will distribute the skills, accomplished from an institute of repute and community will harvest their knowledge for the sustainable development in the future. I congratulate the president for being so generous to present this university to the people of Poonch. I assure the university administration of the full cooperation of business community in further development of this institute of higher learning.

Sardar Zareen KhanBusinessman




Principal Officers of the University of Poonch Appointed

Professor Dr. Muhammad Jamil Ahmad joined the University of Poonch as registrar. Dr. Jamil has been serving the Faculty of Agriculture Rawalakot as Lecturer,

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor in the department of Horticulture. Dr. Jamil served as chairman of the Department of Horticulture. He was assigned the duties of chairman department of Computer Sciences in 2011. The Vice Chancellor assigned Dr. Jamil the responsibility to serve the University as registrar.

Professor Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi has served in the faculty of Agriculture Rawalakot, as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor in Soil Science. He served the department of Soil and Environmental Sciences as Chairman. He was appointed Dean Faculty of Agriculture, Rawalakot from 2007 to 2010. The Vice Chancellor appointed Dr. Abbasi Director Advance Studies and Research.

Professor Dr. Abdul Hamid served has Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor in the department of Horticulture. Dr. Abdul Hamid has served as chairman of the Department of Horticulture Dr. Hamid was appointed as DASR in the University of Azad Jammu. Dr. Abdul Hamid was assigned to look after the department of Eastern Medicine and Surgery as chairman. The Vice Chancellor appointed Dr. Abdul Hamid Treasurer and Director Planning University of Poonch.

Dr. Yousuf Ali is a senior professor who performed his professional duties as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor in the department of

Horticulture. He served as Chairman of the department, as Dean faculty of Agriculture Rawalakot and Controller of Examinations in the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Yusful Ali has been appointed Director Quality Enhancement Cell in the University of Poonch.

REGISTRAR TREASURER

DIRECTOR QUALITY ENCHANCEMENT CELL




Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saddique Awan has been serving as Chairman in the department of Food Science and Technology since 2010. The Vice chancellor appointed Dr. Awan Controller of Examination for the

University of Poonch.

Dr. Muzammal Hussain Siddiqui joined the office of Deputy Controller of Examinations for the University of Poonch. Dr, Muzammal Hussain has been serving the department of Agronomy as Associate Professor.

CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS DEPUTY CONTROLLER EXAMINATIONS

Dr. Muhammad Fareed Khan has been serving as Professor in Plant Breeding and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Rawalakot. He served as Chairman of the department for three years. Dr. Muhammad Fareed Khan has been appointed

Director Transport.

Professor Dr. Khalid Mehmood Khan has served the department of Entomology as Chairman and Professor. Dr. Khalid has been assigned to look after the semester affairs.

DIRECTOR TRANSPORT DIRECTOR SEMESTER AFFAIRS

Mr. Syed Zulfiqar Hussain Shah has been appointed Deputy Controller of Examinations. He had been serving in the department of Horticulture as Associate Professor.

DEPUTY CONTROLLER EXAMINATIONS Prof. Dr. Habib Ahmad

Rathore had been performing his professional duties as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor. He served as chairman of the department of Food Sciences and Technology

from 2007-10. Dr.Rathore has been assigned the duties of Director Sports.

DIRECTOR SPORTS




ASSISTANT DIRECTOR STUDENTS’ AFFAIRS

Dr. Asad Hussain Shah has been serving in the department of Plant Breeding and Molecular Genetics, as Lecturer since 2009. Dr. Shah is secretary of seminars and conferences. The vice chancellor appointed Dr. Shah Assistant Director Students’ Affairs.

DIRECTOR FARMS

Prof. Dr. Abdul Mujeed has been serving as Professor in Forestery at Faculty of Agriculture Rawalakot. He is appointed Direct Farms for the University of Poonch Rawalakot.

DIRECTOR STUDENTS’ AFFAIRS

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Raheem Khan served in the department of Entomology as Lecturer, Assistant Professor. Associate Professor and Professor. He had an assignment of Deputy Director Students’ Affairs. The Vice Chancellor has appointed Dr. Raheem Director Students’ Affairs.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR STUDENTS’ AFFAIRS

Mr. Nasir Raheem (Assistant professor) has been appointed Deputy Director Students’ Affairs for the University of Poonch. He has been serving in the department of Soil and Environmental Sciences as Chairman. He has the assignment of looking after the hostels.

DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY PROJECTS

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Salim Khan is appointed as Director University Projects Dr. Salim has served the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir as Dean Faculty of Arts. Dr. Salim will be looking after the issues related to University Projects.




Muhammad Waheed Khan (Associate Professor) has joined the office of Chairman Department of CS and IT in University of Poonch on contract basis. Muhammad Waheed had served as Head of Computer Center in Azad Jammu & Kashmir University Muzaffarabad from 1992 to 2000.From 2000 to 2011 he has served as Chairman of CS&IT Department University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad.Miss Kanwal Mahmud has joined the Department of CS as LecturerMiss Lubna Zafar has joined the Department of CS as LecturerMr. Irfan Qasim has joined the Department of CS as LecturerMr. Adnan Rafique has joined the Department of CS as LecturerDr. Amir Nasir has been appointed as Assistant professor (TTS) in the subject of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Rawalakot.Dr. Abid Hussain has been appointed as Lecturer in the subject of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Rawalakot.Dr. Muhammad Waqas has been appointed as Lecturer in the subject of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Rawalakot.Dr. Abdul Aziz is appointed as Lecturer in the subject of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Rawalakot.Mr. Asif Mehmood is appointed as Lecturer in the subject of Animal Nutrition,Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Rawalakot.

• The Vice Chancellor had a meeting with President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Chancellor of the University Poonch, Haji Muhammad Yaqoob Khan. The Vice Chancellor briefed the chancellor about the developments in the University of Poonch. The President expressed his satisfaction for the planning and development being carried out in the university.

• The Vice Chancellor met with The Prime Minister of the Azad Jammu & Kashmir Chodhary Abdul Majeed Khan.

• The Vice Chancellor met with Chairman HEC, Professor Dr. Javed Laghari in Islamabad on 11/04/12 to appraise him on the financial support by HEC for developments in the University of Poonch.

• The Vice Chancellor met with President on 18/04/12 and briefed him about progress in University development.

• The Vice Chancellor had a meeting with Chief Secretary Azad Jammu and Kashmir on 21/04/12 about the University of Poonch, Rawalakot.

• The Vice Chancellor met with the Executive Director of Higher Education Commission Pakistan Dr. Sohail Naqwi on 16/04/12 and discussed the developments in the University of Poonch Rawalakot.

• The Vice Chancellor chaired a meeting of Principal Officers to discuss the University Development Programs.

Dr. Muhammad Adeel Sarfaraz is appointed as Lecturer in the subject of Veterinary Anatomy,Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Rawalakot.Dr. Mubashar Ali Khalique is appointed as Lecturer in the subject of Veterinary Physiology,Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Rawalakot.Mr. Muhammad Jamil is appointed as Lecturer in the subject of Livestock Management,Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Rawalakot.Mr. Aftab Tabassam Joins the Faculty of Business Administration as lecturer. Hafiz Muhammad Asif (B.E.M.S, M.Phil, Ph.D Fellow)Muhammad Akram (B.E.M.S, M.Phil, Ph.D Fellow)Syed Muhammad Ali Shah (B.E.M.S, M.Phil, Ph.D Fellow)Miss Mehwish Zahid has been appointed a part time lecturer in the Department of Soil and environmental Sciences.Miss Almas Khizar has been appointed as lecturer (Part time) in the Department of Soil and environmental ScienceDr. Muhammad Waseem has joined the department of Agronomy as Assistant Professor under HEC’s Program IPFP.

Mr. Imtiaz Hussain, Assistant Professor Department of Food Science and Technology has joined his duties in the University of Poonch Rawalakot, after completion of his Ph.D. research From Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh, Bangladesh under the SAARC Scholarship. He completed his research work on, “Standardization of the Process for the Development of Weaning Food from Germinated Wheat and Mungbean’’.

• The Vice Chancellor took briefings from Chairmen of the Departments about current activities and future plans.

• The Vice Chancellor had a meeting with Chief Secretary Azad Jammu and Kashmir to discuss University related issues on 18th of June 2012.

• The Vice Chancellor had a meeting with Secretary (KANA) Kashmir Affaris and Northern Areas discussed the issues related in to The University of Poonch.

The Vice Chancellor had a meeting with Deputy Secretary (KANA) Kashmir Affaris and Northern Areas discussed the issues related in to The University of Poonch.

• The Vice Chancellor met with Prof. Mahmood Butt (USAID) Islamabad and discussed various posibilities of cooperation between university and USAID.

The vice chancellor has constituted the following committees a) Prospectus Development Committeeb) Web Development Committeec) Estate Affairs Committeed) Monogram Development Committee• The Monogram of the University of Poonch

Rawalakot has been finalized.• The website of the University of Poonch has been

developed. www.upr.edu.pk

Meetings

Committees

NEW FACULTY APPOINTMENTS




The Vice Chancellor inaugurated the high tech. computer laboratory in the Department of Computer Sciences on 21st of May 2012. On this occasion Dr. Sohail Hameed, Director National Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Faisalabad was also present. The vice chancellor was briefed

the department to play a leading role in producing quality graduates who can earn a name of the University and print an impression on national and international market with the exhibition of soft skills and computer science based knowledge. The vice chancellor unveiled his vision to evolve the department in to a faculty in the near future.

about the current status and future plans of the department. Addressing to the faculty members and principal officers of the University on this occasion, the Vice Chancellor suggested the Chairman of the department to upgrade the computer systems in the department and emphasized the faculty of

He suggested the faculty to strive hard to flourish the new departments so that the dream of faculty of computer sciences can grow in to reality. The registrar of the University Dr. Jamil Ahamd, The Director Advance Studies and Research, Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi, Director QEC, Dr. Yusuf Ali Choudhary also addressed the audience.

The Vice Chancellor presided over the national conference on PEACE organized by INSPAD. Addressing to the intellectuals and participants of the conference, the Vice Chancellor paid tribute to late Sardar Mukhtar Khan for his historic struggle for Kashmir cause and society. Dr. Manzoor Hussain emphasized the need of unity among all the stake holders and masses to evolve a peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue. He expressed his commitment to

High Tech. Computer Laboratory Inaugurated

The Vice Chancellor inaugurating the high tech lab. in CS &IT department

People will remember Sardar Mukhtar Khan’s Contributions” said, The Vice Chancellor

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The Vice Chancellor addressing the participants of National Peace Conference at Rawalakot




Faculty of Agriculture, The University of Poonch, Rawalakot has planned to organize the International Science Conference at Rawalakot from 11-13th of July 2012 on “Agriculture and Food Security Issues in Global Environmental Perspectives”. The event will ensure the participation of galaxy of the 500 eminent scientists from the country. The internationally reputed scientists from universities and research organizations have already sent their abstracts for presnetation. The chief guest of the inauguration ceremony will be Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan, the president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and chancellor of the University of Poonch while Dr. Samar Mubarak Mand, (Neuclear scientist) will be the chief guest of closing ceremony of the conference. This conference will be sponsored by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Pakistan Science Foundation and The University of Poonch. The faculty has renowned repute of being the host of three consecutive science conferences in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The faculty is organizing the event for the 1st time under the umbrella of The University of Poonch. The participants of the conference will be facilitated by the faculty to visit tourist spots of Rawalakot like Tolipir and Banjosa. All the popular TV channels along with other print and electronic media have been invited to cover the event. The committees to organize the event successfully have been constituted and preparations are being carried out.

Seminars“Our relations with China are everlasting” Says, Pakistani Ambassador in China. Mr. Masood Abdullah the Pakistani ambassador in China visited Faculty of Agriculture on 19th

of December 2011. Talking to the faculty and students the ambassador mentioned the relationship of Pakistan and China in historical perspectives. He described the importance of Pakistan and China strategic bonds in changing political scenarios and diplomatic regimes. “China has helped Pakistan at critical stages of its evolution, whether these were the wars or the devastation of earth quake in Kashmir and Pakistan, China has stood with Pakistan with financial, political and technological strengths” the ambassador added”.

The students should be proactive to meet the challenges of Future, Says Bashir Hussain Jahfri.Mr.Bashir Hussain Jahfri an eminent scholar and journalist delivered a seminar at University of Poonch Rawalakot on April 30th 2012. The students showed keen interest in Mr. Jahfri’s lecture and raised many questions. Bahsir Hussain Jahfri suggested the students to work hard and get involved in co-curricular activities to groom their personalities. Professor Dr. Muhammad Raheem Khan (DSA) also addressed the students and announced that Directorate of Students Affairs

International ScienceConference to be held on

11-13th of July 2012

covert the University of Poonch in to a best institute of world in academics and research. The Vice Chancellor was given award for his contribution in education sector of the country.




Mr. Shakeeb Farooq MBA 3rd semester presenting the data of persons with disability at Rawalakot

would be inviting some other personalities in future for lectures and seminars in campus. Dr. Raheem thanked Bahsir Hussain Jahfri for sparing time for seminar. Mr. Jahfri gave autographs to the students.

State Bank Counsels the Bankers to swell up the Agriculture Credit for Small Farmers

The State Bank of Pakistan organized a one- day seminar on “Policy and Adequacy on Micro Finance” on 18th of May 2012. The target audience was the agriculture graduates and students who can excel their career in banking sector. The high officials and representatives of commercial banks including National Bank of Pakistan, ZTBL, Khushali Bank, Habib bank, MCB, Allied Bank, United Bank, Askari Bank, The Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir were attending the seminar. Addressing the audience on this occasion, the joint Director State Bank of Pakistan (microfinance division) Mr.Muhammad Immadudin described the state bank’s policy to enhance the agriculture credit schemes for the small farmers. He mentioned the efforts made by State Bank of Pakistan to exploit the natural resources of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir. The officials of NBP, MCB, ZTBL and Khushahli Bank suggested the agriculture graduates to join the banking sector as agriculture credit officers. The question and answer session was very exciting and students raised valid points regarding agriculture and micro finance issues for small farmers. The constraints in agriculture development in Azad Jammu and Kashmir were also discussed.

“Persons with Disability should be given the Esteem” Says Farzana Yaqoob

Student Social Welfare Society, The University of Poonch, Rawalakot, organized a one day seminar on “Persons with Disability” on 30th of May 2012.

Farzana Yaqoob minister of social welfare and women development was the chief guest of seminar. The seminar was focused on the social injustice being prevailed in the society with the people with disabilities. Talking to the occasion Farzana Yaqoob emphasized the need of creating more awareness for the betterment of disable people in the country. She said the economically prosperous people should step forward to help these people. Government will be trying its level best to create facilities for these deprived people. Dean of the Faculty Dr. Syed Dilnawaz Ahamd Gardezi and Registrar of the University of Poonch, Dr. Muhammad Jameel Ahmad also addressed the audience on this occasion.




Climate change is the growing concern around the globe. The melting of ice glaciers on North and South poles has been raising the temperature of the world. The greenhouse effect is intimidating the sustainable life on earth. Pakistan is becoming more fragile due to environmental fluxes. The squeezed fresh water resources and amplified content pollutants in aquatic and territorial environments are threatening scenarios. The Directorate of Students’ Affairs, the University of Poonch is proactive to mobilize the students in response to world environment day every year. The directorate organized a walk on UN environment day on 5th of June 2012. The faculty and teachers actively participated in the walk. The walk started from the main gate of old campus and was terminated in the University ground. The students displayed banners and placards printed with the messages of conserving the environment.

Mr. Aurangzeb Rao (PhD) Scholar Department of Plant Breeding and Molecular Genetics delivered his seminar on “Salt Tolerant Wheat varieties of Pakistan”. May 19, 2012

Miss Shumayla (M.Phill Scholar) from the Department of Entomology delivered her seminar on “Insect Biodiversity in Poonch division.” May 25, 2012

Mr. Rizwan Fida (PhD) scholar Department of Plant Breeding and Molecular Genetic, delivered his seminar on “ Modified method of DNA extraction from plants using PEG” June 15, 2012

TOURS• Plant Genomics Group, Department of Plant

Breeding and Molecular Genetics, visited the Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University Tararkhal on May 12, 2012 and attended the briefing by University officials. The students enjoyed given the lunch on the top of Neyryan Shareef and visited Banjosa Lake.

• The Department of Veterinary Sciences visited UVAS and NARC on 6th of May 2012.

• Department of Horticulture has visited the University of Peshawar, Tarnab and NIFA on 9th of May 2012

• The Students of Soil and Environmental Sciences along with Plant Pathology department visited Neelam valley on 13th of May 2012 and studied the soil erosion problems and collected samples of soils and pathogens from trees and crops.

An interdepartmental debate was organized by the Directorate of Student Affairs in The University of Poonch. Twelve orators represented their departments in the competition. Dr. Khalid Mehmood and Mr. Qadafi Khan Wali were the judges of the debate. The students expressed great excitement during the debate. Dean faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Syed Dilnawaz Ahamad Gardezi, distributed the prizes among the students.

World Environment Day Celebrated Students Marching during a “Walk” on 5th June 2012 on World Environment Day

Interdepartmental Debate

Students of plant genomics group during a trip to Banjosa




3-Days Training under Quality Enhancement Programs for Teachers Three days training on quality enhancement programs form teachers were organized at Faculty of Agriculture The University of Poonch. Mrs. Ansa Tamkeen organized the training under the auspices of Higher Education Commission Pakistan. There were 20 newly appointed faculty members who were benefited with lectures and modules of training program.

• Mr. Asim Shamim (Lecturer DVM Faculty) went for Master’s Trainer Faculty Professional Development Program organized by LI Division HEC, Pakistan on 18th April 2012.

• Prof. Dr. Muhammad Siddique Awan participated in International conference on “Emerging Issues in Food Safety” held in National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad from 25-27 Nov. 2011.

• HACCP work shop was arranged for the student of BSc (Hons.) and M.Sc (Hons.) Food Science & Technology in Serena Hotel Islamabad on 25-27 Nov. 2011 to enhance their practical skill.

• Hafiz Muhammad Asif and Syed Muhammad Ali shah participated as speaker in a two days National conference on “Scope and development of Eastern Medicine in Pakistan” organized by University college of Conventional medicine, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur on 18th of April 2012.

• The students of BEMS department visited Qarshi Industry at Haripur on 29th of April 2012.

• Department of Computer Sciences has visited

the Punjab University, Faisalabad Agriculture University and Arid Agriculture University from 14-19th of May 2012

Students of Soil and Environmental Sciences during the trip of Neelum ValleyThe Students of CS and IT on during a trip in May 19, 2012

Trainings and Workshops

The registrar, Dr. Muhammad Jamil Ahmed, Dean, Dr. Dilnawaz Ahmed Gardezi, Dr. Khalid Mehmood Khan and Dr. Raheem Khan sitting on stage during 3 days training of Faculty members.




Students of Soil and Environmental Sciences during the trip of Neelum Valley

The Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Manzoor Hussain Khan (SI) received award for his contribution in the field of Engineering from Institute of Engineers Pakistan on 20th of June 2012.

Professor Dr. Syed Dilnawaz Ahmad Gardezi Dean of the Faculty has been awarded Research Productivity Award for the year 2011/12 by Pakistan Council of for Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Pakistan for his excellent performance in publishing quality papers and research articles in impact factor journals.

Professor Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi, Director Advance Studies and Research, The University of Poonch has been awarded the Research Productivity Award by Pakistan Council of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Pakistan in recognition of his remarkable performance in publishing quality papers and research articles in impact factor journals for the year 2011-12.

Dr. Syed Mubasher Sabir (Assistant Professor) BEMS has also been included in the Productive Scientists of Pakistan with Research Productivity Award 2011/12 by the Ministry of Science and Technology Pakistan in recognition of his excellent research publications in high impact factor journals.

Dr. Asad Hussain Shah (lecturer) Plant Breeding and Molecular Genetics has also been awarded Research Productivity Award by Ministry of Science and Technology Pakistan for the year 2011/12 in recognition of his performance in publishing quality research papers in impact factor journals. He has also received an award from Mayor of Luton (Bedfordshire) UK on March 2, 2012 in recognition for being 1st PhD of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Awards and Honors

The Vice Chancellor receiving shield from Institute of Engineering in recognition of his services to the engineering profession on “Engineers Day”

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi is being presented a shield as Guest of Honour at NIBGE, Faisalabad

Mayor of Luton (UK) awarding Dr. Asad Hussain Shah Award of Honour for being the 1st PhD of the AJK University




Mr. Majid Mehmood Tahir, lecturer Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Rawalakot got Third World Academy of Sciences Award (TWAS) for his PhD in the University of Santa Maria Brazil in February 2012.

Professor Dr. Maqsood Ahmed transfered from UPR to MUST

The Academic Staff Association arranged a fare well party on 28th of June 2012 for Professor Dr. Maqsood Ahmed who has been transferred from The University of Poonch to Mirpur University of Science Technology. Dr. Maqsood served in the Department of Horticulture for more than sixteen years. Vice Chancellor of The University of Poonch Professor Dr. Manzoor Hussain Khan in his speech mentioned the contribution of Dr. Maqsood for the university and suggested Dr. Maqsood to keep working hard in his profession in Mirpur University of Science and Technology. Dean Faculty of Agriculture,Professor Dr. Syed Dilnawaz Ahmad Gardezi, The registrar Professor Dr. Muhammad Jamil Ahmad, Director Advance Studies and Research, Professor Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi, Professor Dr. Habib Ahmad Rahthore, Dr. Asad Hussain Shah, Muhammad Sajid Khan, Basharat Mehmood and Muhammad Riaz Khan also spoke on the occasion and mentioned the contributions of Dr. Maqsood Ahmed for Department of Horticulture in particular. Dr. Maqsood Ahmed thanked the ASA for organazing farewell party and comments given by the colleagues about his stay at Rawalakot. He expressed his intentions to devleop colaborations with the researchers of the University of Poonch for future research projects.

Mr. Mohsin Zafar, lecturer Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Rawalakot got Third World Academy of Sciences Award (TWAS) for his PhD in the University of Santa Maria Brazil in February 2012.

The Vice Chancellor addressing at farewell party arranged for Prof. Dr. Maqsood Ahmed

Prof. Dr. Maqsood Ahmed speaking at farewell party

Co-curricular Activitiesand Sports

Transfers

Third semester students of Agriculture organized a welcome party for the students of 1st semester in seminar Hall of the faculty. The students presented Drama, Qauli etc. in the party.

The students of DVM department welcome their juniors in the department and university. The students produced excellent drama and speeches to make the party an enjoyable event.




Foot Ball team of The University of Poonch lined up for a match at Kotli

The Volleyball players during a match on 12th of June 2012

Poonch University girls students playing Table tennis at campus

The University of Poonch Rawalakot has a reputation of producing excellent athletes in diverse sports. The Faculty of Agriculture, Rawalakot has been the winner of overall sport trophy for the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The University organizes sports events on regular basis by making competition among TGM groups and different departments. The sports’ week is a regular healthy activity which helps the management to make competent teams for inter university tournaments.

• Genetic Improvement of Sugarcane (Sacrum officinarum L.) by combining molecular and conventional breeding techniques a novel opportunity for the development of new commercial varieties in Pakistan. Funding/Sponsor: HEC. Duration: 3 years. Rs. 5.8 million. Dr. Syed Dilnawaz Ahmad Gardezi.

• Integrated plant nutrient management (IPNM) for restoring soil fertility and soybean−wheat productivity under agro−climatic conditions of Rawalakot Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Funding/Sponsor: Higher Education Commission. Duration: 03 Years (2009-2011). Rs. 2.1 million. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi.

• Isolation and characterization of soybean-associated bacteria and their effect on growth, yield and N2 fixing potential of soybean. Funding/Sponsor: Higher Education Commission: Duration 03 Years (2010-2012). Rs. 3.8 million. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi

• Identification and control of risk factors involved in deterioration of quality of apple in Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Funding/Sponsor: Duration: Rs. 5.432 million. Dr. Muhammad Jamil Ahmad

• Biodiversity in apples (Malus spp.) germplasm: Characterization and Conservation from Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Funding/Sponsor: Higher Education Commission: Rs: 5.7 Million. Dr. Maqsood Ahamd.

Current Research Projects

Table tennis players with DPE




• Exploration and conservation of stone and nuts fruit germplasm in temperate region of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (Northern Pakistan) and their multiplication through conventional techniques for economic return. Funding/Sponsor: PARC. Rs. 4.8 millions. Dr. Maqsood Ahmad.

• Characterization of rust resistance genes in wild relatives of wheat. Funding/Sponsor: The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Duration: 01 Year. (2011-2012). Rs: 85000/. Shahid Iqbal Awan.

• Fertility status of 20 selected sites of District Rawalakot. Funding/Sponsor: The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Duration: (1 year). Rs: 0.125 million. Mr. Nasir Rahim.

• Impact of climate, soil type and natural vegetation on soil carbon storage. Funding/Sponsor: The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Duration: 1 year (2011-2012). Rs 0.95 million. Miss Aqeela Shaheen.

• Nutritional Improvement in Sea buckthorn for Mountain Areas of Pakistan. Funding/Sponsor: Bill and Millinda Gates Foundation. Rs: 10 Million (In process) Dr. Asad Hussain Shah.

• Evaluation of bioavailable phosphorous in indigenous feedstuffs for poultry at Rawalakot. Funding/Sponsor: PARC. Duration: 03 years (2012-2014). Rs.0.75 million. Prof. Dr. M. Safdar Anjum.

• Study on the effect of recombination bovine somatotropin (rbST) treatment on nitrogen distribution (protein) in Nili Ravi buffalo milk. Funding/Sponsor: University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Muzaffarabad. Duration: 01 years (2011-2012). Rs.0.15 million. Prof. Dr. M. Safdar Anjum.

• Studies on intravenous anesthesia with Propofol, Thiopentone Sodium and Ketamine Hydrochloride in cattle. Funding/Sponsor: University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Muzaffarabad: Duration 01 years (2011-2012). Rs.0.15 million. Dr. Shahzad Akbar Khan.

• Physiological and Productive performance of Nili-Ravi buffaloes in the environment of Rawalakot Azad Kashmir. Funding/Sponsor: University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Muzaffarabad Duration: 01 years (2011-2012). Rs.0.15 million. Dr. Muhammad Zubair.

• Effect of Important organic acids on performance of broilers. Funding/Sponsor: University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Muzaffarabad. Duration: 01 year (2011-2012). Rs.0.15 million. Dr. Kashif Awan.

• Pathological effect of oral administration of OTA (Ochratoxin-A) in Babcock layers. Funding/Sponsor: University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Muzaffarabad. Duration: 01 years (2011-2012). Rs.0.15 million. Dr. Gulzar Ahmed.

Recent Research Publications• Abbasi, M.K., Tahir, M.M., Sadiq, A., Iqbal, M., and

Zafar, M. 2012. Yield and N Use Efficiency of Rainfed Maize Response to Splitting and Nitrogen Rates in Kashmir-Pakistan. Agronomy Journal 104(2): 448-457. Impact factor = 1.797.457. Impact factor = 1.797.

• Abbasi, M.K., and Tahir, M.M. 2012. Economizing nitrogen fertilizer in wheat through combinations with organic manures in Kashmir-Pakistan. Agronomy Journal 104 (1): 167-177. Impact factor = 1.797.

• Abbasi, M.K., and Muller, C. 2011. Trace gas fluxes of CO2, CH4 and N2O in a permanent grassland soil exposed to elevated CO2 in the Giessen FACE study. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 11(17): 9333-9342. Impact factor = 5.302.

• Abbasi, M.K., Hina, M. and Tahir, M.M. 2011. Effect of Azadirachta indica (neem), sodium thiosulphate and calcium chloride on changes in nitrogen transformations and inhibition of nitrification in soil incubated under laboratory conditions. Chemosphere 82(12): 1629-1635. Impact factor = 3.155.

• Abbasi, M.K., Sharif, S., Sultan, T. and Aslam, M. 2011. Isolation of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) from wheat rhizosphere and their effect on improving growth, yield and nutrient uptake of plants. Plant Biosystems 159(1): 159-168.

• Abbasi, M.K. and Khizar, A. 2012. Microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen transformations in a loam soil amended with organic–inorganic N sources and their effect on growth and N-uptake in maize. Ecological Engineering 39(2): 123-132. Impact factor = 2.203.

• Ahmad M., M.A. Anjum, M. Jamil Ahmed, G.M. Sajid, A. Yaqub. 2011. Role of plant growth regulators in preservation of Pyrusgermplasmin vitro. African J. Biotechnology. 9: 8323-8333. Impact factor = 0.65.

• Ahmad S.K., M. Jamil Ahmed and Zora Singh. 2011. Increased Ethylene biosynthesis elevates incidence of chilling injury in cold-stored ‘Amber ‘Amber ‘Jewel, Japanese plum (Prunussalicina L) during fruit ripening. Int. J Food Sci. Tech. 46: 642-650. Impact factor = 1.27.

• Qamar M, S.D. Ahmad and M Iqbal . 2011. Nonhypersensitive resistance to stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis Westend. f. sp. Tritici) and its effect on sustainability of wheat yield. Australasian Plant Pathology, In Process. Impact Factor = 0.781.

• Sabir, S.M., Sabir, S.M., Sabir S.D Ahmad, Abdul Hamid, M.Q. Khan, M.L. Athayde, D.B. Santos, A.A. Botgen, J.B.T. Rocha. 2011. Antioxident and hapato protective activity of ethanolic extract of leaves of Solidgo microglossa containing polyphenolic compounds. Food Chemistry. Impact Factor = 3.458.

• Farhat Batool, Aisha Khan, Mediha Sattar, Asad Hussain Shah, Syed Dilnawaz Ahmad, Zafar Saood Safyand Darkhshan Jabeen Haleem . 2011.


w w w . u p r . e d u . p kEvaluation of antidepressant effects of aquas extract of Sea buckthorn (Hyppophae rhamnoides L. ssp turkustanica) fruit in experimental models of depression Pak J Bot 43 (3) 1595-1599.Impact Factor = 0.947.

• Hussain, A., K. M. Rahim, A. Ghaffar, A. Hayat and M. Jamil Ahmed. 2012. The hymenopterous pollinators of Himalayan foot hills of Pakistan (distributional diversity). African J. Biotechnology. 11 (28):7263-7269. Impact factor = 0.65.

• Jillani,M.S., K.Wasim, H.Rehman, M.Kiran, Ghazanfarullah and M. Jamil Ahmad. Performance of Different Turmeric Cultivars in Dera Ismail Khan. Pak. J. Agri. Sci. 49(1): 47-51.

• Mateen, A., Hussain H, Rehman S, Mahmood B, Khan MA, Rashid A, Sohail M, Farooq M. and Shah S.J.A. 2012. Suitablility of various plant derived gelling agents as agar substitute in microbial growth media. African J. Biotechnology. 11 (45):10362-10367.

• Maqsood, A., Anjum, M.A., Shinwari, Z. K. and Rubbani, M. A. 2011. Assessment of variability in fruit quality parameters of Pyrusgermplasm collected from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Pakistan). Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(2): 67-71. Impact factor = 0.52.

• Maqsood A., Anjum, M.A., Ahmed, M. J., Sajid, G.M., Yoqub, A. 2011. Role of plant growth regulators in preservation of Pyrusgermplasm in vitro. African Journal of Biotechnology 10 (64), pp. 14029-14037. Impact factor 0.5.

• Hussain A, K. M. Rahim, A. Ghffar, A. Hayat and A. Jamil. 2012. The hymenopterous pollinators of Himalayan foot hillsof Pakistan (distributional diversity).

• M. Rahim khan, Idris A. Ghani, M. Rafique Khan, Abdul Ghaffar, AnsaTamkeen. 2011. Host plant selection and ovipositionbehavior of whitefly Bemisiatabaci (Gennadius) in a mono and simulated polyculture crop habitat. African Journal of Biotechnology. 10(8): 1467-1472.

• Khan M.R and M.R. Khan. 2011. Impact of dry weather on the Infestation rate of Aphids (Homoptera, AphididaeandAdelgidae) on High land Conifers in Azad Kashmir Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 44(1): 79 -85.

• S. M Sabir, S.D Ahmad, A. Hamid, M.Q Khan, M.L Athayde, D.B Santos, A.A Boligon, J.B.T. Rocha, 2012. Antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic extract of leaves of Solidagomicro glossa containing polyphenolic compounds. Food Chemistry, 131 (3), 741-747.

• Ali, M.A., A. Abbas, S.I. Awan, K. Jabranand S.D.A. Gardezi. 2011. Correlated response of various morpho-physiological characters with grain yield in sorghum landraces at different growth phases. J. Anim. Plant Sci. 21(4): 871-679. Impact factor = 0.25.

• Muhammad S.A., I. Khaliq, J. Farooq, S.I. Awan, N. Ahmed and F.S. Awan. 2011. Assessment of combining ability and authentication of F1 hybrids using SSR markers in wheat (Triticumaestivum L.). Front. Agric. China., 5(2): 135–140.

• Awan, S.I., M.S. Ahmad, J. Farooq, S.D. Ahmad, M. Ilyas and A.H. Shah, M.F. Khan, S. Ali and L. Hasan. 2011. Genetic model analysis on seedling and maturity

traits in wheat under rainfed conditions. Front. Agric. China. 5(4): 486–496.

• S. Faraz and M. S. Awan. Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial species identified from mastitic milk samples of camel. 2011. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 10(15): 2959-2964. Impact Factor = 0.573.

• Shahzad Akbar Khan, Tarique Hussain, Muhammad Akhtar Qureshi, Gulzar Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ali Fazlani, Ijaz Ahmed and Farhan Anwar Khan, Evaluation of serological response of chicks against angara disease agent through indirect haemaglutination test. 2011.African Journal of Microbiology Research Vol. 5(23): 3991-3993. 2011. Impact Factor=0.533.

• Shahzad Akbar Khan, Nisar Ujjan, Gulzar Ahmed, Muhammad Ismail Rind, Sarfaraz Ali, Fazlani, Shahid Faraz, Shoaib Ahmed and Muhammad Asif. 2011. Effect of low protein diet supplemented with or without amino acids on the production of broiler. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 10(49): 10058-10065. Impact Factor=0.573.

• Shahzad Akbar Khan, Gulzar Ahmed, Tarique Hussain, Sarfaraz Ali Fazlani, Ijaz Ahmed and Farhan Anwar Khan. In vivo pathogenicity of hydropericardium hepatitis syndrome (Angara disease). 2011. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 10(62): 13664-13671. Impact Factor = 0.573.

• Muhammad Azam Khan, Shahzad Akbar Khan, Muhammad Akhtar Qureshi and Gulzar Ahmed, Mir Ajab Khan, Mazhar Hussain and Ghulam Mujtaba Ghulam. Ethnobotany of some useful plants of Poonch Valley Azad Kashmir. 2011.Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 5(26):.6140-6151. Impact Factor: 0.879.

• Ijaz Ahmad, Taufeeq Ahmad Qureshi, Farhan Anwar Khan, Shahzad Akbar Khan. Evaluation of biochemical effects of diclofenac sodium in goats. 2011. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. 21 (1)2012: 874-877.Impact Factor: 0.25.

• Gulzar Ahmed, Shahzad Akbar Khan, Muhammad Khaskheli, M. Akhtar Qureshi and Ijaz Ahmad. Production and properties of rennet from buffalo calves abomasam. 2011. J. Animal Plant Sci., 21(Sup 1) 2012: 888-892. Proc. Int. Workshop Dairy Sci. Park. Agric Univ Peshawar, Pakistan 888. Impact Factor: 0.25.

• Muhammad Akhtar Qureshi, Shahazad Akbar Khan, Muhammad Shafique,Naveed Sabir and Gulzar Ahmed. Influence of genetic and non-genetic factors on quatity and quality of wool from sheep reared m rawalakot azad jammu & Kashmir. 2012. J. Animal Plant Sci, 21(Sup 1): 1007-1012. Impact Factor: 0.25.

• Shahzad Akbar Khan, Tarique hussain, Om Parkash and Sarfaraz Ali Fazlani Pathogenicity of recent field isolate of Avian adenovirus serotype-IV of hydropericardium syndrome (Angara disease). 2012. African Journal of Microbiology Research Vol. 6(2): Impact Factor: 0.533.

• Ahmad, Z., M. S. Butt, F. M. Anjum, M. Asgher, M. S. Awan and H. A. Rathore. 2012. Effect of corn cobs concentration on xylanase biosynthesis by Aspergillus niger. African J. Biotechnol., 11: 1674-82.




THE UNIVERSITY OF POONCH RAWALAKOT‘The University of Poonch Rawalakot’ is located in the heart of district Poonch, Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The valley of Rawalakot exhibits the fabulous beauty of breath taking scenes in the foot hills of lower Himalayans. The snowy tops of the mountains embracing the clouds and lush green valleys offer the scenes of heaven on earth. The pleasant weather in summer makes the ‘University of Poonch’ the most beautiful venue for academic and research activities.

The Faculty of Agriculture at Rawalakot was established in 1980 as a sub-campus of ‘The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’. Different research groups have conducted quality research in different areas of Agriculture. The Faculty has been conducting research in different areas of crop sciences and won research projects from national and international research donor agencies including British Council, Pakistan Science Foundation and Higher Education Commission.

The research and development in Gladiolus flower production in Azad Kashmir has generated local business of millions of rupees. People are growing Gladiolus on large scale and agriculture system has been diversified in Poonch. The cut flower industry at Islamabad has been nourished by the crop harvested by farmers at Rawalakot.

The medicinal plants research is another area which can lead the people of the region towards economic prosperity. The hidden potential in medicinal herbs and shrubs is being explored by the scientists of the Faculty and promising results have been obtained in identification of medicinal ingredients in the local flora of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Germplasm evaluation is being carried out using modern techniques of molecular genetics and phytochemistry. IN-VITRO TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE PLANTS ARE BEING PRACTICED FOR MANY YEARS AND QUITE A FEW PATENTS FROM THE RESEARCH OF FACULTY ARE IN PIPELINE.

THE FACULTY ENJOYS INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS INCLUDING ‘BILL AND MILLINDA GATES FOUNDATION’, ‘PLANT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF CHEZEC REPUBLIC’, ‘NARC ISLAMABAD’ AND ‘KARACHI UNIVERSITY’. THE FACULTY IS HIGHLY QUALIFIED WITH 08 POST DOC (EU/UK),35 PHD AND 60 M.PHILL TEACHERS. MORE THAN 600 RESEARCH PAPERS HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL Journals of repute. Research projects of more than Rs.50.5 Million have been won by the faculty with 7 research productivity awards.

The Govt. of Azad Jammu & Kashmir has upgraded the Faculty to ‘The University of Poonch Rawalakot’ in March 2012. The university offers diverse range of subjects related to basic, applied and social sciences. The University has a unique dynamic academic and research environment fortified with faculty of incredible potential. The vibrant academic and research environment makes ‘The University of Poonch’ an ideal seat of learning in higher education.higher education.

Any Information, Comments or News may be sent to:

Dr. Asad Hussain ShahChief Editor University Newsletter

The University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (12350)E-mail: [email protected] URL: www.upr.edu.pk

FROM FALL 2012 THE UNIVERSITY OF POONCH RAWALAKOT WILL OFFER THE

FOLLOWING PROGRAMES

Admission will open after the announcementof Intermediate results in August 2012.For further details contact: Director Student Affairs: 05824-960008Deputy Director Student Affairs: 0333-5728117 Assistant Director Student Affairs: 0345-5153375

AGRICULTURE

B.Sc (Hons) 4 Yrs.M. Sc (Hons) 2 Yrs.M.Phil 2 Yrs. (Biotechnology)

PhD 3 Yrs.

ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES

B. B. A 4 Yrs (Bachlor of Business Administration) B. Com 4 Yrs.(Bachlor of Commerce)

M. B. A 3.5 , 2 , 1.5 Yrs. (Master of Business Administration)

BASIC & APPLIED SCIENCES

B.Sc (Hons) 4 Yrs.(Botany) B.Sc (Hons) 4 Yrs.(Chemistry)

B.Sc (Hons) 4 Yrs.(Mathematics)

B.Sc (Hons) 4 Yrs.(Physics) B.Sc (Hons) 4 Yrs.(Statistics)

B.Sc (Hons) 4 Yrs.(Zoology)

ENGINEERING

B. Sc. 4 Yrs.(Electrical Engineering)

VETRINARY & ANIMAL SCIENCES

D. V. M 5 Yrs.(Doctor of Veterinary Medicines)

MS 2 Yrs.(Doctor of Veterinary Medicines)

HEALTH & MEDICAL SCIENCES

B. E. M. S 5 Yrs.(Eastern Medicines & Surgery)

PharmD 5 Yrs.(Doctor of Pharmacy)

HEALTH & MEDICAL SCIENCES

BS (CS) 4 Yrs.(Computer Sciences)

BS (SE) 4 Yrs.(Software Engineering)

MCS / MS 2 Yrs.

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

B. A (Hons) 4 Yrs.(English)

B. A (Hons) 4 Yrs.(Sociology)

B. Ed 4 Yrs.(Bachlor of Education)

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