IUB getting full support of University of China in seed production, high-level meeting told

Islamabad: Pakistani Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB) is getting full support of the University of China in seed production, a high-level meeting was informed.

Vice Chancellor (VC) of IUB Professor Dr Athar Mehboob met Federal Minister of Science and Technology, Agha Hassan Baloch here and briefed the minister about the ongoing research activities, information information technology projects and development activities of the university.

He shared that the project of intercropping of soybeans and corn was ongoing with the support of the University of China which if implemented can help Pakistan save billions of dollars in foreign exchange by through import of edible oil and poultry feed.

Speaking during the meeting, the VC said that Islamia University Bahawalpur has gained world fame in cotton varieties and seed production with the help of China.

He mentioned that the cotton varieties of Islamia University Bahawalpur are being grown on more than forty percent of Punjab’s cultivation area which are playing a key role in the revival of the textile industry in the country.

He contended that that seven million acres of Cholistan area can be converted into the fruit basket of Pakistan through increased rainfall. The Vice Chancellor apprised the minister that Islamia University Bahawalpur was also doing significant work in the field of IT.

“Testing Service of Islamia University Bahawalpur is providing services to other institutes and universities for recruitment and admissions. Hundreds of IT professionals are trained through e-employment and other projects with the support of the provincial government. Similarly, Techpura project is also a milestone for Bahawalpur in the field of IT,” he added.

On this occasion, Federal Minister of Science and Technology, Agha Hassan Baloch termed the research projects of IUB a reflection of national aspirations and priorities.

The minister assured that he will discuss at the federal level to implement these projects.

Baloch appreciated that these achievements of Islamia University Bahawalpur were exemplary and he will soon visit the university to observe these projects and meet the teachers and students.