Visits

A delegation of senior officers from the 37th Senior Management Course of the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Islamabad, led by Ms. Fauzia Aftab, visited the University of Sargodha on a study tour aimed at exploring the academic, research, and developmental initiatives of the institution.
The university administration warmly welcomed the visiting delegation. Acting Vice Chancellor and Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Masood Sarwar Awan, briefed the guests on various academic and administrative activities. He highlighted that the University of Sargodha is the largest higher education institution in the region, serving over 25,000 students.
He further informed the delegation that under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qaiser Abbas, the university has achieved significant milestones. According to the latest ranking by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the university has been placed in the prestigious “X category.” He also emphasized the institution’s focus on self-sustainability through various long-term projects that are positively impacting both the university and the local community.
Registrar Waqar Ahmad, Treasurer Muhammad Anwar, Controller of Examinations Dr. Rehana Ilyas, Director QEC Dr. Imran Ghafor, Director Student Affairs Dr. Mehmood-ul-Hassan, Resident Officer Dr. Faheem Arshad, and Chief Security Officer Col. (R) Ishtiaq Ahmed were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Ms. Fauzia Aftab praised the university’s academic and administrative performance, stating that it stands out as one of the most reputable institutions in Punjab. She stated that the academic environment, student discipline, and the university’s vision are truly commendable.
She further remarked that the comprehensive briefing given by Prof. Dr. Masood Sarwar Awan was aligned with the demands of the 21st century, reflecting the university’s commitment to excellence in higher education. “Such institutions are a true reflection of national progress,” she added.
At the conclusion of the visit, Ms. Fauzia Aftab presented a commemorative shield to Prof. Dr. Masood Sarwar Awan on behalf of NIPA Islamabad.
The delegation included Saadia Noori, Feroz Khan, Tahira Mubeen, Ghazala Bashir Memon, Rizwan Siddiqui, Sardar Muhammad, Syed Abdul Wahid Shah, Ahmad Al-Salehin, Fahad Ali Chaudhry, Muhammad Akbar Ali, Yasir Hussain, Tahira Parvez, Muhammad Ateeq Tahir, Muhammad Ali Shehzad Muzaffar, Muhammad Nabeel Afzal, Tariq Iqbal, Ahmad Laiq Asif, and Danish Hussain Abbasi.