RAWALPINDI: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi inaugurated the renovated and upgraded auditorium of Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) at a ceremony held on the university campus.
The auditorium has been refurbished with modern facilities, state-of-the-art technology and an improved interior design to provide a contemporary venue for academic, cultural and official activities.
On his arrival, the federal minister was warmly received by Vice Chancellor PMAS-AAUR Prof Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman, Registrar, deans, directors, faculty members, administrative officers and a large number of students.
The minister also took part in a festive procession and visited different stalls where students displayed technological innovations, academic projects and creative work. Later, he formally inaugurated the upgraded auditorium.
Addressing the ceremony, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi congratulated the vice chancellor, university administration, faculty members, staff and students on the successful renovation and upgradation of the auditorium.
He appreciated the auditorium’s modern technological facilities, upgraded infrastructure and aesthetic interior. He said politicians and public representatives had a responsibility to support the development of educational institutions and help provide better opportunities and facilities to the youth.
The federal minister announced that an international-standard sports complex would soon be established at PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi.
He said efforts were also under way to further develop and improve sports facilities at the university, particularly the university ground, which is being used for academic, sports and community activities.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman thanked the federal minister for his support and cooperation in the renovation of the auditorium and for his interest in the development of sports facilities at the university.
He said the university administration was committed to continuously improving infrastructure, providing students with modern facilities and ensuring a conducive educational environment.
The vice chancellor said modern educational institutions required not only quality classrooms and laboratories but also well-equipped spaces for academic interaction, conferences, seminars, cultural activities and intellectual engagement.
He added that the renovated auditorium would serve as an important platform for the university’s academic and professional activities.
