Report: ANI :
ISLAMABAD — President Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Chancellor of AJK Universities, Dr. Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan, chaired the 34th Senate meeting of the University of Poonch, Rawalakot, to review the university's administrative, academic, financial and developmental affairs.
During the meeting, the President stressed the need to improve educational standards, promote research and introduce modern academic programmes aligned with regional and industrial requirements. He emphasised merit, discipline and quality education to prepare students for professional challenges.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zakaria Zaker informed the Senate that the University of Poonch had secured first position in Azad Kashmir and 35th position nationally in the QS Asian University Rankings. The President congratulated the Vice Chancellor and his team on the achievement.
The Senate unanimously approved the university's budget of Rs1.8 billion for the financial year 2026-27, allocating resources for academic, administrative and development requirements.
The meeting also approved nominations to various university bodies, including the Syndicate, Senate, Academic Council and Selection Board, in accordance with the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Public Sector Universities Act 2026.
The President directed the university administration to further strengthen academic and research activities and ensure the timely restoration of teaching and research operations.
The meeting was attended by AJK Assembly member Farzana Yaqoob, Secretary Presidential Affairs Sardar Zafar Khan, Secretary Higher Education Zafar Mahmood Khan, university deans, senior officials, educationists and other Senate members.
