He inaugurated five-day book fair arranged by the UAF at its main library in which renowned publishers from four corners of the country staged their stalls. Speaking to the participants, the Vice Chancellor said book reading habits need to be promoted among the people as the habit helps in ideological growth of the people. He said that significance of books is imperative for the development. The importance of books remain intact in the in this era of technology. He said that the fair was aimed at promoting the reading habits among the youth which is showing declining trend. He said that the book reading will ensured development of nation and the country. He said that UAF was setting up another state-of-the-art three-story library comprising 39,000 square feet in which a heavy space will be given to the e-library keeping in view the new trends. The Vice Chancellor was flanked by Registrar Muhammad Hussain, Treasurer Umar Saeed Qadri, Dean Sciences Prof Dr Muhammad Javaid, Dean Agri Engineering Prof Dr Allah Bukhsh, Director HR Shafqat Iqbal, Chief Librarian Dr Muhammad Aslam, DSA Dr Zafar Iqbal Qureshi, Director External Linkages Prof Dr Muhammad Ashfaq, and Chairman Forestry Prof Dr Tahir Siddique, Principal Officer Student Affairs Prof Dr Muhammad Younus, Director Extension Prof Dr Tanvir Ali and other officials of the varsity. Scores of literature lovers thronged the event to have the delight of the books reading in which books ranging from all disciplines ranging from arts to sciences were put on the display.

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is kicking off three-day flower exhibition from today ( Wednesday) in which spring flowers will be displayed at the Faculty of Agriculture. The students of the UAF and the other organizations will arrange the flowers. The event is likely to attract a large gathering of flower lovers. Moreover, the 22nd Convocation will be held on March 26 at 11:00 am at D-Ground of the University. The Chancellor, University of Agriculture Faisalabad/Governor of the Punjab will preside over the august event. As many as 3323 students will be awarded degree and medals at the convocation. According to details, 99 PhDs, 322 MPhill, 1448 MSc and MSc (Hons) MBA, MCom and 1410 students of first degree programme will be awarded degrees. . The Rehearsal will be held on 25-03-2015 at 11:00 a.m.