University of Narowal Delegation Visits PAFDA to Explore Academic and Scientific Collaboration

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, Vice Chancellor of the University of Narowal, visited the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA) to explore opportunities for academic collaboration and strengthen institutional linkages between higher education and applied scientific research. During the visit, he met with the Director General of PAFDA, Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha, along with the Authority’s senior management. The meeting provided a valuable platform to discuss PAFDA’s scientific mandate, state-of-the-art testing capabilities, and its role in supporting public health, agriculture, food safety, and drug quality through evidence-based regulatory services. Both institutions exchanged views on fostering collaboration in research, innovation, education, and professional capacity building, with particular emphasis on developing meaningful partnerships that bridge academia with practical scientific applications.

A significant focus of the discussions centered on the University of Narowal’s emerging academic programs in Allied Health Sciences, Nutrition, and Pharmacy. The delegation sought insights into PAFDA’s advanced laboratory infrastructure and explored opportunities for student training, research collaborations, internships, and knowledge exchange. Following the meeting, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq was given a comprehensive tour of PAFDA’s state-of-the-art laboratories, where he observed the Authority’s modern analytical facilities, internationally aligned testing practices, and robust quality assurance systems. He appreciated PAFDA’s scientific excellence and expressed keen interest in adopting similar standards and best practices within the University of Narowal’s academic and research framework. The visit concluded on a highly positive note, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing scientific education, promoting innovation, and establishing long-term collaboration that will contribute to academic excellence and strengthen Pakistan’s scientific and research ecosystem.