A two days (22-23 September 2020) training workshop on "Experimental Design, Data Analysis and Report Writing" for MSC students organized by Directorate of Advanced Studies (DAS) held at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR). The main objective of the training workshop was to aware and train the students about the research topic selection, methods used for its conduction, data analysis of the research results and the report writing. In the workshop the vice-chancellor of the PMAS AAUR Prof. Dr Qamar Uz Zaman participated as the chief guest while the dean, directors and faculty members were also present.

The Vice Chancellor Dr Zaman said that Pakistan is far behind in the field of research work as the researchers which our universities are producing are not capable to compete with the foreign researchers. Research is one of the major components of any country's prosperity which is missing in our every field from universities to the industries that's why our products are being beaten by those who are focusing on the research, he said. Dr. Qamar said that research needs time & hard work and students have ample of time for it.

While talking to the participants Dr. Qamar said that he has an aim to promote the culture of research in the university and for this he has directed all the dean, directors & faculty staff to support and coordinate with students when they need it.

Dr. Zammurad Iqbal Ahmed Professor of Agronomy department and Dr. Muhamad Azam Director Advanced Studies delivered a lecture on Experimental Design, Data Analysis and Report Writing.