BAHAWALPUR: Vice Chancellor the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob called on Federal Minister for Industries and Production Makhdoom Syed Murtaza Mahmood. On this occasion, the Vice Chancellor briefed the Federal Minister about the teaching and research achievements of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. He said that in terms of number of students and teachers, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur is one of the largest universities in the country. Students from Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalnagar districts as well as South Punjab and Sindh Balochistan are also benefiting from the university. He also apprised the Federal Minister about the expansion of Rahim Yar Khan Campus, establishment of new departments and other facilities. The campus is providing graduate and postgraduate level educational facilities to thousands of students in Rahim Yar Khan District. The Federal Minister appreciated the extraordinary achievements of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur in various fields. On the occasion, the Vice Chancellor also described to the Federal Minister the steps taken to enhance the academic and industrial ties with the Chamber of Commerce of Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan and other chambers of commerce of the country. Staff Reporter
