Report: Naseem Hassan/ANI
ISLAMABAD — The 34th Senate meeting of the University of Poonch, Rawalakot, was held under the chairmanship of President Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Chancellor of AJK Universities Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan, reviewing the university’s administrative, academic, financial and developmental affairs.
Addressing the meeting, the President emphasised the need to strengthen research, ensure quality education, promote academic activities and introduce programmes aligned with regional and industrial needs. He also stressed merit, discipline and improvements in the academic environment.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Muhammad Zakaria Zakar 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. It also endorsed nominations to various university bodies, including the Syndicate, Senate, Academic Council and Selection Board, in accordance with the AJK Public Sector Universities Act 2026.
The meeting was attended by members of the AJK Legislative Assembly, senior government officials, university deans, representatives of the Higher Education Commission, and other Senate members.
