FAISALABAD May 12: University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar has urged the academicians to intensify efforts for addressing agrarian challenges with quality research work and skilled manpower. He chaired Academic Council meeting. The House also gave nod to initiate BS Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Statistics and Mathematics (Evening) degree programs at Main Campus. The meeting also okayed BS Chemistry, BS Botany and BS Zoology (Morning ) and BS Software Engineering Evening degree programs at UAF Constituent College Burewala Vehari. He said we must ensure scheme of studies that cater the regional, national and international needs to produce the skilled manpower. He said that manpower with ample modern scientific knowledge is the prerequisite. He emphasized that all degree programs and skilled courses should integrate with national needs to produce manpower to ensure graduates well-prepared for professional challenges. He said all possible measures were being taken to improve the quality of education that will help combat the modern challenges. Registrar Umar Saeed Qadri presented the agenda.