Pride of Pakistan Award

Faisalabad Aug 17: Prof Dr. Rao Zahid Abbas, a renowned researcher and distinguished scientist of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, is conferred with the Pride of Pakistan Award by the ISPR on the occasion of Independence Day and Marka-i-Haq celebrations. The ceremony was held at Jinnah Sports Stadium, Islamabad. This award is in recognition of his valuable services. Dr. Rao Zahid Abbas has outstanding academic services and research performance. Thanks to his scientific insight and efforts, the Pakistan Veterinary Journal has created a new history by joining the world's leading journals. He is the author of more than 22 books and is considered one of the most cited scientists of Pakistan in his field . His impact factor is 335, citations are 7583, and H-index is 46, which reflects world standards. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, on Dr Rao’s achievement, said: “Scientists like Dr. Rao Zahid Abbas are the assets of our nation. His achievement is a source of pride not only for the University of Agriculture but also for the scientific community of Pakistan. The faculty, students and the entire academic community of the university congratulated Dr. Rao Zahid Abbas on this great honor and called it a historic milestone