FAISALABAD October 2, 2019: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad Academic Council has approved MPhil (Mass Communication) that is likely to be offered from next academic year.

Academic Council was chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ashraf at New Senate Hall. Dr Muhammad Ashraf said that media had played a pivotal role for the uplift of the country and to address the grievances of a common man. He said that the Mass Communication program at the UAF will provide an opportunity to students to get quality, modern and practical knowledge. He said that university was making headway to find its space among the top 500 universities of the globe in the world acclaimed rankings. He added that universities are housing an updated pool of knowledge that must contribute to resolve key issues of local industry, farming community and people. We have to identify areas of researches and strong academia-industry ties to strengthen economy. He said that for the effective university administration, electronic filling system was being developed. He added that the Quality Enhancement Cell of the varsity is taking measures to ensure quality research work at par with international standards. He urged the scientists to develop quality seed resilient to climate changes. He directed the UAF scientists to develop the quality seed resilient to climate changes. . He said that more than 90 percent of farming community comprises small farmers who cannot afford cost-intensive machinery. Value addition from which we can earn heavy foreign exchange, is negligible in our agriculture trade. He said that UAF scientists should increase their research work and come up with tangible results to fight the challenges. He directed the teaching community to ensure the quality education and sharpen the skills of the students so that they can compete with the rest of the world. Registrar Muhammad Hussain presented the agenda.