A meeting on' Strengthening markets for Agriculture and Rural transformation (SMART) in Punjab' held, on September 23, 2017, at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) in collaboration with Research & Extension wing of the World Bank.   The objective of this meeting was to discuss the research and extension components of agriculture and to explore .... read more

The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) delegation headed by Mr. Jiajie Jiang, the deputy director of International Cooperation visited Pir Mehr Ali Shah - Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), on August 29, 2017.   The delegation met with PMAS-AAUR Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad and discussed the areas of mutual interest to collabora .... read more

Speakers at a seminar emphasised that every individual have to pay due role to root out the causes and cope with fruit fly.   They highlighted the efficacy of different traps to control fruit fly and informed that over 350 species out of 4,000 species are the major cause of economic loss. Pakistan is suffering by 11 species and facing a loss of over $200 million annually. The .... read more

Awareness Walk on Fruit Fly Management Held at PMAS-AAUR   Fruit Fly Management Week from 21-26 August, 2017 commenced at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), here on Monday in compliance with the directions of Secretary Agriculture, Government of Punjab.   The objective to observe this week is to promote and practice management prac .... read more

Prof. Dr. Sarwat N. Mirza, has been appointed as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) .   The appointment has been made by Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana in his capacity as the PMAS-AAUR Chancellor, according to a notification issued by the Punjab Agriculture Department.   Dr. Mirza, who is also a .... read more

A new campaign to raise awarness about food waste has been launched at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) in collaboration with Oxfam in Pakistan and the Indus Consortium on June 15, 2017.   The Save Food Fight Hunger campaign aims to address the national problem through raising awareness, providing food saving tips, practicing moderation, e .... read more

A seminar on "Self Assessment Program: Highlighting the Weaknesses in Self Assessment Reports" was held at Pir Mehr Ali Shah, Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi on June 8, 2017 to highlight the weaknesses in the Self Assessment Reports in order to dreamline the programs, enhance quality of education and research and student development.   The seminar was organized .... read more

2820 graduates were awarded degrees, while 59 decorated with medals   43 graduates got gold medals, 8 silver medals, 8 bronze while 35 got PhD degrees   A total 2820 graduates were awarded degrees, while 59 decorated with medals in the 18th convocation of Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) here on May 25, 2017.   .... read more

Speakers at a training workshop said that Pakistan is considered one of the most dangerous country for media professionals in the world, where proper training for the safety of journalists is direly needed.   They stated this at the two days training workshop for Lahore based journalist at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), on May 2 .... read more

A five-day, first National Training on Commercial Ostrich Farming commenced at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), on May 15, 2017.   The training was organised by Station for Ostrich Research and Development - Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (FA&AS) with an aim to create awareness and promotion of ostrich farming in Pakis .... read more