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The University of Sargodha held the 51st meeting of Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) at the Committee Room Multipurpose Hall.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas chaired the meeting and commended the Academic Office and the Registrar’s Office for convening the meeting in a timely manner and ensuring effective administrative follow-up.

Registrar Waqar Ahmad presented the agenda. A total of 60 agenda key points were placed before the board, including evaluation reports for the issuance of degrees to 33 PhD scholars.

The board also approved the appointment of PhD supervisors in accordance with the Higher Education Commission’s Graduation Policy 2023. Additionally, research topics and supervisor appointments for Level 7 and Level 8 programmes were endorsed.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Qaiser Abbas said the University of Sargodha had consistently ensured timely decision-making and implementation of academic policies. He added that all approvals granted in the meeting strictly adhered to HEC guidelines and merit, contributing to improvements in the university’s quality of education and research output.

Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Masood Sarwar Awan congratulated the Vice Chancellor on the university’s recent progress and improvement in QS rankings, and also acknowledged the Registrar’s Office for its role in organizing the ASRB meeting without delay.

The meeting was attended by Dean Faculty of Sciences Prof. Dr. Amir Ali; Dean Faculty of Computing and Information Technology Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ilyas; Director ASRB Prof. Dr. Imran Siddique; Director ORIC Prof. Dr. Ahmad Raza Bilal; Controller Examinations Dr. Rehana Ilyas; Director Academics Dr. Uzma Shahzadi; Director Noon Business School Dr. Irfan Shahzad; Director QEC Prof. Dr. Imran Ghafoor Chaudhry; Principal Government College for Women, Chandni Chowk, Prof. Dr. Safana; Chairman Soil Sciences Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf; Director Institute of Food Science and Nutrition Prof. Dr. Mian Anjum Murtaza; and senior academic from Anbala Muslim College, Dr Gohar Taqi Kazmi.