MIRPUR UNIVERSITY of SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY (MUST) MIRPUR (AJ&K) Annual Report 2016

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MIRPUR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MUST) MIRPUR (AJ&K)

Annual Report 2016

Table of Contents

Description Page No.

Message from the Vice Chancellor

Executive Summary

Our Vision, Our Mission, Our Values

Chapter-1 Academic Activities

Chapter-2 Research and Development

Chapter-3 Quality Assurance

Chapter-4 Faculty Development

Chapter-5 Access

Chapter-6 University Building Economies

Chapter-7 Strengthening Technological Infrastructure

Chapter-8 Sports

Chapter-9 Strengthening Physical Infrastructure

Chapter-10 Universities Building Leadership

Chapter-11 University Governance

Chapter-12 University Building Communities

Chapter-13 Health Center, Medical Facilities

Chapter-14 The Students Financial Aid Office

Chapter-15 Finance

Message from the Vice Chancellor

The Mirpur University of Science and Technology was established in 2008. Right from its inception, the University experienced difficult times; political interference has in fact hampered its development. Under the circumstances, the GoAJK entrusted the task of developing the MUST by appointing me again as its Vice Chancellor. I am grateful to the GoAJK for continuing reposing confidence in me. I assure the Government that I will spare no effort to come up to the expectations of all the stakeholders. I am fully determined to make certain efficient and transparent administration.

The ambition of the Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur is to ensure a higher education system matching the best in the world and to build the confidence and trust of the people in the education system of the university. Business and procedures of the University have been institutionalized and functions carried out in accordance with the University Act through prescribed statutes, rules and regulations. I will make the University a ‘student focused’ and ensure provision of necessary facilities to students during their studies in the university . Our future success depends upon mobilizing even more effectively the imagination, creativity, skills and talents of our youth. The] environment of the University will be made conducive to learning, equipping the youth with the practical knowledge so that our graduates may carry their degrees on their shoulders. Co-curricular activities will be promoted by involving students in healthy pursuits and competitions. Efforts will be made to develop human resource of the University so as to furnish all the disciplines with well trained and qualified human resource. Research activities will be promoted in the University and the enrollment of students in the M.Phil and Ph.D. level programs will be enhanced. Collaboration with national and international universities/ research organizations will be developed to promote and internationalized the University. I request the community at Mirpur and the UK to please own the University and come up for its development, so that dream of a reputed seat of higher learning at the Mirpur may come true. The University desires to faithfully accomplish the “University Mission” through leadership in education, research, development, fund raising, industrial and commercial linkages, joint ventures and management.

The faculty and staff are set to work and work hard to achieve excellence in all areas of service. Businesses and procedures of the university have been institutionalized to make them efficient and transparent. Our goal is to develop the university to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Serving towards societal needs is the mission, the university will continue serving the nation in general and in particular the community by fulfilling its obligations of developing human resources meeting the future challenges.

Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, S.I. Vice Chancellor

1 Executive Summary

Executive Summary

Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur (AJK) was established in 2009 through Ordinance No. LD/Legis./701-15/2008, Dated: 15th August, 2008 and later under Act, 2014. The University now has Four Faculties; Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences consisting of 22 Departments/ Institutes/ Schools. Faculty of Arts consists of the Department of MUST Business School (MBS), Law and Education, Economics, English, Home Economics and Islamic Studies. Faculty of Engineering and Technology has the Department of Civil Engineering, Computer Systems Engineer- ing, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, Software Engi- neering and Mirpur Institute of Technology. Faculty of Science consists of Department of Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science & Information Technology (CS&IT), Mathematics, Physics and Zoology whereas Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences consist of Department of Pharmacy.

All rules, policies and guidelines of the Higher Education Commission are being implemented in the University in letter and spirit. Meetings of statutory bodies are being held regularly. So far, the University has conducted Seven meetings of University Senate since its inception. Eight meetings of Syndicate, Two meetings of Finance and Planning Committee, Sixteen meetings of Selection Board, Six meetings of Academic Council and Three meetings of the Advanced Studies and Research Board. Most of the degree programmes (where required) have been accredited with their respective councils.

The University has awarded degrees to 603 graduates of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, 384 Facul- ty of Science and 448 Faculty of Arts. The 1st Convocation held on 23rd April, 2015. The University has awarded total 25 scholarships for higher studies, which include 09 Ph.D. full foreign, 03 Ph.D. split programme and 13 MS full foreign scholarships against the project entitled, “Up-Gradation of University College of Engineering and Technology, Mirpur into Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur”. The University has awarded Need Base Scholarships to 350 students, fee reimbursement to 800 students and has distributed laptop to 527 students.

In pursuit of excellence in higher education and to enhance the skills of their graduates, MUST has dedicated itself to adopting a curriculum that embodies and promotes academic specialization and professional education while maintaining a continuous progress of institutional self-assessment and adoption to meet the rapidly changing society.

The University is taking steps to strengthen the quality of education, a dedicated department named Quality En- hancement Cell has been established. The department spearheads the change towards achieving quality by updat- ing curriculum, conducting periodic self-assessment reports and by conducting performance appraisal. Currently University has achieved “W” Ranking by the sheer efforts of all academic and administrative units. The Univer- sity seriously believes collaboration among departments is the key to success, henceforth takes every opportunity to harness shared responsibility and propagates culture with right values. The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) was also established in the University in 2011. The Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO) has also been established as per HEC guidelines in the University. Career Council and Graduate Place- ment Bureau have also made functional to help students for their placement and jobs.

Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur (AJK) is functioning up to the expectation of all stakeholders. As State funding is limited, we cannot rely on mere budget allocations. We need to find ways and means to generate our own resources so that adequate funds are made available for the development of the Uni- versity. To diversify the financial resource of the university, university has been providing consultancy services to the public and private sector.

University products have been launched to involve local community and Kashmiri diaspora in foreign countries particularly in UK, for development of the university through the university products. The university has iv Executive Summary entered into agreement with AJK Police Department for preparing world class driving licenses and with Gov- ernment of Azad Jammu and Kashmir for developing Databases of the Colleges in the public sectors.

The quality of education does not come for free whether a family or a nation, principle is the same. Quality needs money without which it cannot happen. So, in whatever capacity, every one of us should strive for sub- stantial increase in educational budget, only way to make our country prosperous and respected among the comity of nations.

The Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur (AJK) is adhering to the quality criteria implemented measureable standards to evaluate our degree programmes to make all stakeholders satisfied that quality of our programmes is as good as any of the other University of Pakistan, also striving to improve them further. We have also initiated M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree programmes in some departments of engineering and sciences.

Curricula of all disciplines developed in line with the recommendations of the HEC. The HEC criteria for faculty appointments have been enforced to improve the quality of our faculty, we consider, faculty is the heart and soul of the University, every possible measure is taken to make the process of faculty induction as transparent as possible. The HEC recommended rules and procedures for the award of M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees have been implemented to make our degree compatible to the international standards. Our students are involved in academic and research pursuits activities with full zeal and interest. As co-curricular activities are parts of academic institutions, students have also been involved in co-curricular activities of their choice.

Evidently, there are certain requirements, some are pressing ones; first and foremost is that of land. Out of total requirement of 5000 Kanals, 4800 Kanals have already been awarded to the university. University will be shifted to its new location, 15 kilometers away from the city on Mirpur- Bhimber road. It may fulfill the requirements of future extension atleast for five decades. As the calm and peaceful environment is conducive to academic and research activities, the university new campus will provide the same.

The MUST is really a beginning of new era in terms of imparting quality education. Ours is a propitious trans- formation from smaller to bigger, lower to higher and better to the best in the real sense of term. Our qualified staff is devoted to the very cause of sublime and perfection. The veteran staff, embodiment of professionalism, is involved in class room teaching along with research and other scholarly activities.

1 About the University

Our Vision

Our Mission To be a superior teaching and research institution, having transformative im- MUST is committed to pact on society and acting all-encompassing growth as a knowledge corridor of its students, besides between Azad Jammu & enabling them to tap the Kashmir, Pakistan and rest world of knowledge and of the world. assume leadership roles in the future through a process of continual innovation in education, research, creativity, technological advancement and entrepreneurship.

MUST’s Values

● Academic Excellence and ● Creativity and Innovation; Advancement on Merit; ● Leadership Development; ● Fairness and Equality; ● Environmental Sustainability; ● Pluralism and Diversity; ● Learner-centric and Personalized ● Outreach and Community-building; Learning; ● Inclusiveness and Openness; ● Service with Integrity; ● Academic Freedom and Freedom of ● Collegial Environment and Dignity of Thought; Labour; ● Non-Discrimination; ● Ethically Acceptable Standards of Conduct; iv Academic Activities

Academic Activities

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Under Graduate Degree Programmes

Faculty of Engineering Sr. No. Programmes Departments Years 1 B.Sc. Civil Engineering 4 Years 2 B.Sc. Civil Technology 4 Years 3 B.Sc. Computer Systems Engineering 4 Years 4 B.Sc. Electrical Engineering 4 Years 5 B.Sc. Electrical Technology 4 Years 6 B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering 4 Years 7 B.Sc. Mechanical Technology 4 Years 8 B.Sc. Electrical (Power) Engineering 4 Years 9 B.Sc. . Software Engineering 4 Years 10 B. Tech. Engineering 4 Years Faculty of Science Sr. No. Programmes Departments Years 1 BS Biotechnology 4 Years 2 BS Botany 4 Years 3 BS Chemistry 4 Years 4 BS CS&IT 4 Years 5 BS Mathematics 4 Years 6 BS Physics 4 Years Faculty of Arts Sr. No. Programmes Departments Years 1 BBA/ BS Banking and Finance 4 Years 2 BS (Hons.) Education 4 Years 3 ADE Associate Degree in Education 2 Years 4 BAD Elementary 2.5 Years 5 BAD Secondary 1.5 Years 6 BAD 2 Years 7 BS Economics 4 Years 8 BS English 4 Years 9 BS Home Economics 4 Years 10 B.S.c Home Economics 4 Years 11 BS Home Economics 6 Years 12 BS Islamic Studies 4 Years Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Sr. No. Programmes Departments Years 1 Pharm. D. Health and Medical Sciences 5 Years

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Graduate Programmes

Faculty of Arts Sr. No. Programmes Departments Years 1 MBA Banking and Finance 3.5 Years 2 MBA. Banking and Finance 2 Years 3 MBA Banking and Finance 1.5 Years 4 M.Com. Banking and Finance 2 Years 5 M.A. Education 2 Years 6 M.Ed Education 4 Years 7 B.A. LLB (Hons.) 5 Years 8 M.Sc. Economics 2 Years 9 M.A. English 2 Years 10 M.A. Islamic Studies 2 Years Faculty of Science Sr. No. Programmes Departments Years 1 M.Sc. Botany 2 Years 2 M.Sc. Chemistry 2 Years 3 MCS CS&IT 2 Years 4 MS(CS) CS&IT 2 Years 5 M.Sc. Mathematics (2 Years) 2 Years 6 M.Sc. Physics (2 Years) 2 Years 7 M.Sc. Zoology (2 Years 1 Years

MS/M.Phil Programmes

Faculty of Engineering Sr. No. Programmes Departments Years 1 M.S Electronics Engineering 2 Years 2 M.S Power Engineering 2 Years 3 M.S Telecommunication Engineering 2 Years 4 M.S Control Engineering 2 Years 5 M.S Computer Science Engineering 2 Years 6 M.S Mechanical Engineering 2 Years Faculty of Science Sr. No. Programmes Departments Years 1 M.Phil Biotechnology 2 Years 2 M.Phil Botany 2 Years 3 M.Phil Chemistry 2 Years 5 M.Phil Mathematics 2 Years 6 M.Phil Physics 2 Years

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Faculty of Arts Sr. No. Programmes Departments Years 1 M.Phil Islamic Studies 2 Years 2 MS Management Sciences 2 Years

Ph.D. Programmes

Faculty of Science Sr. No. Programmes Departments 1 Ph.D. Bio Technology 2 Ph.D. Botany 3 Ph.D. Chemistry 5 Ph.D. Physics Faculty of Arts Sr. No. Programmes Departments 1 Ph.D. Islamic Studies

MUST 2nd Convocation The 2nd Convocation of the Mirpur University of Science and Technology was held on Monday, 16th January 2017 at the Hilton Hall, Mirpur. The Chancellor MUST Honorable Muhammad Masood Khan, President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir was the chief guest. A total of 2200 graduates were con- ferred degrees in the disciplines of the faculty of Engineering, Science and Arts. Fifty graduates were decorated with Gold Medals for achieving First Class First positions in different examinations of the university. Members of Senate and Academic Council, Ministers of the , Vice Chancellors of public sector universities of AJK, Secretaries to the GoAJK ,Faculty & Administrative staff of the MUST, Graduating students and their parents, educationists, prominent citizens and representatives of the news and media participated in the 2nd convocation of the University.

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Faculty of Engineering Muhammad Ibrar Khan Kayani S/o First Position in B.Sc. Civil Engineering, 01 Muhammad Munir Kayani Session 2010-14 First Position in B.Sc. Civil Engineering, 02 Zain ul Abdin S/o Muhammad Sadiq Session 2011-15 First Position in B.Sc. Computer System Engineering, 03 Farah Abid D/o Abid Iqbal Session 2010-14 Mishal Fatima Minhas D/o First Position in B.Sc. Computer System Engineering, 04 Muhammad Tahir Afzal Minhas Session 2011-15 First Position in B.Sc. Electrical Engineering, 05 Fariha Iqbal D/o Muhammad Iqbal Session 2011-15 Muhammad Toqeer Iqbal S/o First Position in B.Sc. Electrical Engineering, 06 Muhammad Iqbal Shahzad Session 2010-14 First Position in B.Sc. Electrical Technology, 07 Masim Abbas S/o Haji Muhammad Shahbaz Session 2011-15 Shafqat Jawad D/o Chaudhry Anayat Hus- First Position in B.Sc. Electrical Technology, 08 sain Session 2010-14 First Position in B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, 09 Bilal Hussain S/o Muhammad Riasat Session 2011-15 Syed Muhammad Bilal Ali Gardazi S/o First Position in B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, 10 Syed Dilshad Ahmed Shah Session 2010-14 First Position in B.Sc. Software Engineering, 11 Almas Shabbir D/o Muhammad Shabbir Session 2010-14 First Position in B.Sc. Software Engineering, 12 Sana Shaukat D/o Shaukat Ali Session 2011-15 Faculty of Science 13 Faiza Farooq D/o Muhammad Farooq First Position in BS Computer Science, Session 2010-14 Muhammad Inzimam Saghir S/o 14 First Position in BS Computer Science, Session 2011-15 Raja Saghir Ahmed First Position in BS Information Technology, Session 15 Marium Sadiq D/o Muhammad Sadiq 2010-14 First Position in BS Information Technology, Session 16 Mehwish Hameed D/o Abdul Hameed 2011-15 17 Komal Latif D/o Abdul Latif Bhatti First Position in M.Sc. Botany, Session 2013-15 18 Shagufta Javed D/o Raja Javaid Nadeem First Position in M.Sc. Botany, Session 2013-15 19 Sidra Azam D/o Muhammad Azam First Position in M.Sc. Botany, Session 2012-14 20 Anila Nazir D/o Nazir Ahmed First Position in M.Sc. Chemistry, Session 2012-14 21 Yasir Iqbal S/o Muhammad Afsar Iqbal First Position in M.Sc. Chemistry, Session 2013-15 22 Afreenash Komal D/o Muhammad Iqbal First Position in M.Sc. Mathematics, Session 2013-15 Mehwish Javed D/o 23 First Position in M.Sc. Mathematics, Session 2012-14 Raja Muhammad Ikram Javed 24 Ammara Shabbir D/o Shabbir Hussain First Position in M.Sc. Physics, Session 2013-15

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25 Muhammad Rizwan S/o Abdul Latif First Position in M.Sc. Physics, Session 2012-14 26 Aqsa Gul D/o Gul Rehman First Position in M.Sc. Zoology, Session 2013-15 27 Sadia Saleem D/o Muhammad Din First Position in M.Sc. Zoology, Session 2012-14 28 Raheela Kauser D/o Muhammad Yaqoob First Position in MCS, Session 2013-15 29 Waqas Ahmed S/o Muhammad Riaz First Position in MCS, Session 2012-14 Faculty of Arts Govt. College Thathi, Kasguma, District Bhimber 30 Kajel Qyuom D/o Muhammad Qyuom First Position in B.A, Annual-2016 31 Zoaib Baig S/o Mirza Rashid Baig First Position in B.A LLB, Session 2010-15 College of Commerce & Science, Mirpur 32 Arslan Fiaz S/o Fiaz Mehmood, of Mehran First Position in B.Com, Annual-2016 33 Ibrar Khalid S/o Khalid Mehmood First Position in BBA, Session 2010-14 34 Saqaf Iftikhar D/o Iftikhar Ahmed First Position in BBA, Session 2011-15 35 Maryam Liaqat D/o Liaqat Ali Chaudhary First Position in BS Home Economics, Session 2011-15 36 Saman Siddique D/o Muhammad Siddique First Position in BS Home Economics, Session 2009-15 37 Momnah Ali D/o Zulfiqar Ali First Position in M.Sc Home Economics, Session 2012-14 Tahreem Majeed Dar D/o Khawaja Majeed First Position in Home Economics (M.Sc Food &Nu- 38 Amjed Dar trition), Session 2012-14 39 Nauman Saeed S/o Muhammad Saeed First Position in M.A Education, Session 2012-14 40 Asma Ashraf D/o Muhammad Ashraf First Position in M.A English, Session 2012-14 41 Nazish Banaras D/o Muhammad Banaras First Position in M.A English, Session 2013-15 42 Javed-ur-Rehman S/o Muti-Ur-Rehman First Position in M.A Islamic Study, Session 2013-15 43 Samina Kousar D/o Muhammad Yaseen First Position in M.A Islamic Study, Session 2012-14 44 Tehmina Nazly D/o Muhammad Bashir First Position in M.Ed, Session 2014-15 45 Atika Manzoor D/o Raja Manzoor Ahmad First Position in M.Ed, Session 2013-14 46 Hina Karamat D/o Karamat Ullah Khan First Position in M.Ed, Session 2011-12 47 Adeeba Arif D/o Arif Hussain First Position in M.Sc Economics, Session 2013-15 48 Sabahat Javed D/o Javed Iqbal First Position in M.Sc Economics, Session 2012-14 49 Hina Afzal D/o Muhammad Afzal First Position in MBA, Session 2012-15 50 Rizwan Ismail S/o Muhammad Ismail First Position in MBA, Session 2011-14

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Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman Visits MUST He thanked the audience for his reception. While addressing the occasion, he requested the governments Former Federal Minister, GoP, Former Chairman of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir to declare educational of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and emergency in the country for rapid economic Chairman of United Nations Committee for Science development. He further said that to achieve the & Technology, Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman, N.I. FRS economic development goals, it is essential for the visited Mirpur University of Science & Technology government to implement single education system in on the occasion of MUST Foundation Day, the the country. Education of science and technology is 27th March 2016. The event was attended by the the basic component of socio-economic progress, he Deans, Chairpersons/ Directors, Faculty Members added. There has been a rapid growth in the field of and large body of the students. Prominent citizens, Science and Technology in recent past. For ensuring noted journalists and representatives of the press and the real economic progress we must invest in the electronic media were also present. The participants field to achieve innovatory development. He also warmly welcomed Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman with observed that the importance of natural resources is standing ovation to show respect and love for the continuously declining. The government itself is the leading scientist of Pakistan.The event was started first and foremost player for bringing about economic with recitation of Holy Quran followed by National progress in the country, he maintained. He continued Anthems of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir. Students that the private sector could perform due role for the from different departments participated in arts and economic progress, certainly, in line with the effective cultural activities. The students from four provinces and broad-based policies of the government. of the country, Gilgit/ Baltistan and the AJK presented their culture. Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, Vice Chancellor, welcomed Dr. Atta-ur- Rahman in the university. He acknowledged his commendable services in higher education sector of the country. He thanked him for his guidance and contribution towards the establishment of the Mirpur University of Science and Technology. The Vice Chancellor highly praised his continuous efforts for developing research culture in higher education, especially in the Science and Technology.

It is shocking that not a single Islamic country has, so far, won the noble prize in science and technology, he regretted. The Islamic nations should focus on imparting quality education to their people for their development to international standard and providing them facilities for carrying out world class research, he suggested. At the end of the ceremony, the Vice Chancellor and students presented gifts to Dr. Atta- ur-Rahman and again thanked him for gracing the event with his kind presence.

MUSTival’16 The Dean Faculty of Science, Dr. Rehana Asghar also spoke on the occasion and thanked the Honorable Mirpur University of Science & Technology organized guest for his presence. She highlighted the curricular its annual three days function, the MUSTival 16 on 25th and co-curricular activities and achievements of the March, 2016 at the city campus. Engr. Jawed Saleem university. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman along with the Vice Qureshi, Chairman Pakistan Engineering Council Chancellor, participated in the cake cutting ceremony. was the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony. The

12 Academic Activities ceremony was started with recitation of Holy Quran, he added. The PEC will continue helping the MUST followed by Naat and the National Anthem. The Dean for further development of its engineering degree Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Riaz Moghal gave programs. The event was attended by the Deans, brief introduction of the chief guest and shared new Chairpersons/ Directors, faculty members and large developments and achievements of the Engineering body of the students. Students from all over the AJK Faculty of the MUST. The Vice Chancellor Prof. and number of Pakistani universities participated Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman welcomed the guests and in the MUSTival’16.The closing ceremony of thanked them for their participation. In particular, MUSTival’16 was held on 27th March 2016 at the city he welcomed Hon’ble Engr. Jawed Salim Qureshi, campus. Former Federal Minister/ Chairman HEC, Chairman Pakistan Engineering Council and thanked Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman was the chief guest at the him for accepting the invitation of the University and closing ceremony. The chief guest along with the taking time out of his busy schedule. He assured the Vice Chancellor presented shields and certificates to Chairman that university will continue adhering to winners and organizers of the MUSTival’16. the policies of the PEC. He thanked the PEC for its guidance and help throughout in the development of One Day Seminar on “Freedom Struggle of engineering degree programs in the university. The Kashmiris is Legitimate” main purpose of celebrating this event annually was to promote the co-curricular activities in students and A seminar was organized in the MUST to observe to providing them opportunities to nurture their talent. “Black Day” on 20th July 2016 at the City Campus The Vice Chancellor requested the PEC Chairman to of the University. Faculty members, students and establish its regional office in Mirpur to facilitate the staff participated in the event by wearing black arms people of the area. He thanked the PEC chairman and bands. The speakers condemned killings of innocent his team for continuously supporting the MUST for Kashmiris by Indian forces in IOK. The speakers development of its engineering programs. remarked that uprising of Kashmiris show that they want to get rid of India and she will not be able to hold them by force for long. Waving Pakistan national flag in IOK was a clear sign of their affection and love for the nation of Pakistan. We regard them for showing their affiliation to Pakistan and we are ready to join them in their freedom struggle, the speakers reiterated. The speakers further condemned India for banning social media, internet, print and electronic media. They also said we will continue raising our voice for the Kashmiri’s, not because we believe we have a historical right to control the territory comprising Kashmir, but because we believe that their struggle is moral. Speaking on the occasion, the The Chairman PEC, Engr. Jawed Saleem Qureshi Vice Chancellor MUST, Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman thanked the Vice Chancellor MUST for inviting him to the MUSTival’16 and providing him an opportunity to meeting with the young engineers and sharing his experience with them. The Chairman PEC briefly explained the steps taken by him as a Chairman of the PEC to transform the PEC for better. He assures full support of the PEC to the MUST. He showed his complete satisfaction on quality of education in the University. The facilities related to the engineering discipline are second to more, he maintained. He hoped that the university will develop its engineering faculty further, as room for progress always remains,

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said that Freedom struggle of Kashmiris is legitimate. Burhan Muzaffar Wani and other armless Kashmiris World should take notice of worst human right and termed them a worst kind of state terrorism and violations by Indian armed forces. Killing of armless start human right violations. He demanded of India Kashmiris in IOK is state terrorism, he maintained. to stop killing innocent Kashmiris and honour the right of self-determination to the people of Kashmir The Vice Chancellor holds that the Jammu and as promised to them by the UN including India. The Kashmir historically, geographically, culturally, human rights organizations should also take notice of physically, emotionally and spiritually, from the ongoing human rights violations and atrocities by every point of views, is a part of Pakistan. We will the Indian armed forces against innocent Kashmiris. continue supporting Kashmiri’s for their right of The Vice Chancellor called upon students to use social self-determination. We will remain committed to the media for showing and highlighting Indian brutalities cause of Kashmir and also continue whole heartedly and human right violations in Indian Occupied supporting them in their legitimate struggle for Kashmir. The students should upload pictures of freedom from illegal Indian occupation. We called brutalities of Indian armed forces on social media, he upon the UN and India to honour their commitments added. The civilized nations and world should take for free and fair plebiscite to determine will of the notice of the worst kind of human right violations in Kashmiri people. As Kashmir dispute is a dispute the hands of Indian armed forces, he demanded. The between two nuclear nations, it continuously poses University will continue highlighting the suffering of threat to the regional and world peace, as well. The the Kashmiri people and human right violations in peace loving nations of the world should come IOK through seminars and conference beside protests forward to help facilitate resolution of the Kashmir and rallies, the Vice Chancellor further holds. conflict to the satisfaction of the Kashmiri people. Participation in Karwan-e-Yaqjehti Karwan-e-Yaqjehti was jointly organized by the HEC, Govt of Balochistan, Headquarters Southern Command and the University of Balochistan. The aim of this national event was to mutually celebrate 70th Independence Day of Pakistan in Balochistan with students from all national universities.

We acknowledge contribution of leaders of Indian occupies Kashmir for their tireless and unprecedented struggle for freedom. Killings of more than one million innocent Kashmiris besides sever human right violation and present uprising in which more than 100 Kashmiris embraced shahadats and more than 2000 received serious injuries in the hands of Indian armed The event was organized to integrate youth of Pakistan, forces, showed that the Kashmiris will not accept create sense of belonging with and foster nationhood. Indian occupation now for long and will continue . A group of forty five students including 33 males their freedom struggle till independence from India. and 12 females headed by Mrs. Wajeeha Arshad, They also condemned India for arresting Kashmiri Chairperson Department of Home Economics and leaders and demanded of the UN to pressurize India Dr Altaf Hussain, Assistant Professor, Department of for their release so as to allow them leading the Biotechnology, MUST participated in this national freedom struggle. The Vice Chancellor condemned event.Students from other universities joined group at India for extra judicial killing of Mujahid Commander

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Rawalpindi railway station. Chairman HEC Professor students and faculty members of the Department. He Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed along with other officials of HEC requested the local investors and business community was also present at the Railway station. The Karwan- to support the university in such innovative ideas. e-Yaqjehti comprised eight ordinary/ economy If we really want to develop our country we should compartments with students and teachers from invest in the field of technology, he said. He promised KPK, Azad Jammu Kashmir and Rawalpindi Region to provide funding for similar research projects in the universities. A number of events were organized such university. The students of Mechanical Engineering as Youth Seminar on Balochistan towards Brighter Department presented their projects. Details of the Horizon, joint parade by contingents of Army, Police projects are as under: and Civil Armed Forces, Laser Lights and Tattoos Show and a Day with Pakistan Army. Karwan-e- Yaqjehti at the national level helps achieving the intended goals of creating sense of patriotism and fostering national integrity particularly in our youth. It has also conveyed the clear message to the traitors and terrorists that we are united against all kind of terrorism and nothing can stop journey of our national progress. This event also provided a rare opportunity for meaningful interaction and understanding amongst students and faculty members of universities nationwide.

Inaugural Ceremony of Final Year Student’s Projects The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized show casing the Final Year Projects of students on the 20th October, 2015. The Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman was the Chief Project 1. 110cc Single Seat Hybrid Car Features Guest at the inauguration ceremony. The inaugural 1. Single seat hybrid car (Solar, Wind and 110cc ceremony was attended by the Deans, Chairpersons/ Petrol engine). Directors, faculty members and large body of the 2. Fuel economy: 33 km per liter students. Prominent citizens, noted journalists and 3. Engine size: 110 cc representatives of the press and electronic media. 4. DC motor: 48V Addressing the occasion, 5. Compact, environment friendly, cost effective, suitable mean of transport for professionals /students especially females, easier to park. 6. Batteries could be charged with solar, UPS, wind or solar panels installed elsewhere. Project 2: 360W Solar Tree The 360W solar tree project consists of six PV panels installed on a 20 feet high pole. All panels were faced to the south at the 45 degree angle. The solar tree generates green electricity during day time and keeps charging a 135AH battery and lit high inten- sity LED lights during night hours. It is expected that this solar tree will save 657kWh of electricity and will save Rs.10512 per annum. the Vice Chancellor appreciated the efforts of the

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Project 3: 360W Solar Lighting Honours and Awards The 360W solar lightings were installed on the South facing wall of the Department of Mechani- Best Teacher Award cal Engineering. The 580W tube lights have been replaced by the LED lights in one class room of The Higher Education Commission has declared the department. These LED lights functions on the Dr. Rehana Asghar, Dean Faculty of Sciences as the solar electricity during the day time. It will save Best Teacher of the Mirpur University of Science and around Rs. 18700 per annum in the departments Technology, Mirpur for the year 2015. The award was electricity bill. presented to her by the Minister for Education and Training GoP in a Commemorative Award Ceremony th Dessert Making and Presentation Competition at the HEC on 27 December, 2016. The Department of Home Economics organized ‘Dessert Making and Presentation Competition’ on 22nd March 2016 at the Home Economics Hall. The Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman was the chief guest at the event. The Chairperson of the Department, Mrs. Wajeeha Arshad was the host of the event. Students from different semesters participated in the competition and prepared variety of desserts, including Strawberry Dessert, Kalakand, Creamy Yogurt Dessert, Vention delight, almond bread dessert, apple crump tart, chocolate fudge cake, fresh cream crush, Layered Caramel Crush Pops, Povolon Dessert, Nobake Oreo Cheesecake shorts, Red Velvet Dr. Rehana already has a number of honors to her credit. She did her M.Sc. in Botany from the Univer- sity of Baluchistan, Quetta, not only got 1st position in M.Sc. Botany, but also secured first position in the Faculty of Science. In recognition of her outstanding research work in the field of Botany, she was awarded the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Award. The Syndicate of the University of Baluchistan, in its meeting held on 19th December, 1988 resolved to pass a vote of appreciation in her favor for having obtained TWAS Award. Cup cake and many other delicious Pakistani and She did her MS and Ph.D. from the University of Cal- continental delights. Along with desserts students ifornia USA. During her Post Doctoral studies; she also presents the nutritional value of each desert. The worked as Research Associate in the same universi- event was properly advertised by placing attractive ty. She received the Honour Society of Agriculture flyers. MUST Home Economics Hall was decorated ‘Gamma Sigma Delta’ from the USA, in recognition with beautiful fresh flower arrangements. The chief of her high scholarship and outstanding achievements Guest Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman appreciated the in the field of Agriculture Sciences in 1990. She has hard work and efforts of the students for preparation also been presented honorary resident certificate of of delicious and nutritional food items and for the city of Riverside twice by the Mayor of the City arranging the event in a befitting manner. He said that in 1988 and 1992. She also received the outstand- the department of Home Economics is the beauty of ing student presentation award in 1st California State the university. Deans, Chairperson, Faculty Members University Electron Microscopy Colloquium, USA and Students from different Departments of the in 1991. She was awarded fellowship for graduate university participated in the event. studies by the American Association of University

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Women Organization in 1991. She has over 50 papers Thesis Defence of MUST 1st Ph.D. Scholar published in research journals of international repute and presented her research work in numerous national Imran Ali S/o of Ali Ahmed, PhD Scholar, Depart- and international conferences. She also served as re- ment of Biotechnology of the MUST defended his source person in a number of workshops and training Ph.D. theses on September 23, 2016 in the Seminar courses. She is a member of various professional so- Room of the Faculty of Science. He completed his cieties. She had been Vice President of Pakistan Bo- PhD degree under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Rehana tanical Society during 2011 to 2012. She produced 6 Asghar, TI. The title of his PhD dissertation is “Mo- PhDs. and 14 M.Phil besides supervising many M.Sc. lecular engineering of endoglucanase/s for improved research students. On account of her meritorious ser- characteristics”.His thesis was evaluated by two for- vices and outstanding achievements in academics eign experts, Prof. Dr. Suping Zhou, Department of and research, Dr. Rehana Asghar was decorated with Agriculture & Environmental Science, Tennessee the National Civil Award, ‘Tamga-i-Imtiaz’ on 23rd State University, USA and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin March, 2014. Her contributions in the establishment Caliskan, Department of Agricultural Genetic Engi- and development of the Department of Biotechnolo- neering, Nigde University, Turkey. Both the foreign gy are acknowledged by all and sundry. experts recommended the award of Ph.D. degree to the scholar. In addition to two foreign experts, the thesis is also evaluated by one local expert Prof. Dr. MUST Awards Honorary Degree to Syed Ali Kousar Malik, National Centre of Excellence in Mo- Shah Geelani, Chairman APHC lecular Biology (NCEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore. She also recommended the award of Ph.D. The President of Azad Jammu & Kashmir/ Chancellor degree to Mr. Imran Ali. All the evaluators appreci- MUST Muhammad Masood Khan lauded the ated his work the regarded the research as of interna- proposal of the University for awarding honorary tional standards. The Vice Chancellor congratulated degree to Syed Ali Shah Geelani, a prominent Mr. Imran Ali for completing his Ph.D. degree and hurriyat leader and renowned author. The award Prof. Dr. Rehana Asghar, Dean Faculty of Sciences of honorary degree to the Kashmiri leader is apt and Research Supervisor for producing her 6th Ph.D. recognition of his extraordinary contributions in the He lauded her for the contribution in the development freedom struggle. The University must pride itself on of human resource of the University. She made the the recognition of his life long struggle for freedom University proud and we are grateful to her, he added. of the people of Indian Occupied Kashmir. He also The Vice Chancellor also congratulated the Chair- suggested establishing the Centre for Kashmir man of the Department, Prof. Dr. Maqsood Ahmed Studies. He further said that our universities should for producing first Ph.D. by his department. Faculty focus on carrying out research related to the history of members and students from the department also con- Kashmir, struggle for freedom, archeology, tourism gratulated Mr. Imran Ali his academic achievement. and culture. Retirements and Promotions • Mr. Munir Ahmed, Associate Professor/ Dean Faculty of Arts retired from the university on April 14, 2016. He started his service on July 19, 1981. • Ms. Rafia Khanum, Associate Professor/ Director QEC retired from the university on February 29, 2016. She started her service on October 25, 1980. • Ms. Musarat Jabeen, Associate Professor/ Director Institute of Islamic Studies retired from the university on March 28, 2016. She started her service on February 19, 1981. • Engr. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar Ahmad appointed

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Dean Faculty of Arts on April 15, 2016. MOUs Signed with International • Dr. Anser Ali was appointed as Assistant Organizations/ Agencies Professor in Zoology Department BPS-19 on April 28, 2016.Mr. Khalid Hameed was promoted 1. Health Care 4 All International (HC4AI) as Lecture in Zoology Department (BPS-18) on 2. Fatih University Istanbul, Turkey September 24, 2016. 3. University of Malaya, Malaysia • Mr. Usman Ali was promoted as Lecture in Zoology 4. Iran University of Science and Technology, Department (BPS-18) on September 24, 2016. Narmak Tehran Iran • Miss Sundus Farooq was appointed as junior 5. Al-Zaitoonah University of Jordan, Amman - lecturer in department of Zoology on 13-05-2016. Jordan 6. Inonu University,Turkey MOUs Signed with National Organizations/ 7. University of Gezira, Egypt Agencies 8. Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda 9. University of Bahri, Khartoum, Sudan 1. Police Department AJK (Bhimber) 10. Indus University, Karachi 2. PFL Education 11. Research Institute of Pomology, Chinese 3. Forest Department of AJ&K Academy of Agriculture Sciences, China 4. Akhter Hameed Khan Resource Centre, Islamabad (AHKRC). 5. COMSATS Islamabad 6. Pakistan Youth Chance Advocates 7. Higher Education Department of Colleges, Govt. of AJ&K 8. Police Department AJK (Mirpur) 9. NILOP, Islamabad 10. SUPARCO 11. AJ&K Chamber of Commerce & Industry (AJKCCI). 12. SMEDA Regional Office Punjab

Student’s Enrollment

Faculty of Engineering

At present, the total number of students enrolled under Faculty of Engineering with MUST is 1330. The detail of the student’s enrollment is as given below:

Sr. No. Faculty of Engineering Students 1 Civil Engineering 369 2 Electrical Engineering 407 3 Power Engineering 185 4 Mechanical Engineering 339 5 Computer Systems Engineering 290 6 Electrical Technology 115 7 Civil Technology 0 8 Software Engineering 190 Total 1895

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Faculty of Science

At present, the total number of students enrolled under Faculty of Science with MUST is 1950. The detail of the student’s enrollment is as given below:

Sr. No. Faculty of Science Students 1 Biotechnology 206 2 Zoology 348 3 Chemistry 142 4 Physics 130 5 Mathematics 283 6 Botany 235 7 CS&IT 606 Total 1950

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Faculty of Arts

At present, the total number of students enrolled under Faculty of Arts with MUST is 1179. The detail of the student’s enrollment is as given below:

Sr. No. Faculty of Arts Students 1 Must Business School 578 2 Economics 85 3 English 90 4 Islamic Studies 148 5 Home Economics 55 6 Education 88 7 Law 135 Total 1179

Must Business 11% School 7% Economics 5% 49% English 13% Islamic Studies 8% 7% Home Economics

Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences At present, the total number of students enrolled under Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences with MUST is 237. The detail of the student’s enrollment is as given below:

Sr. No. Faculty of Arts Students 1 Akson College of Pharmacy 237

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering Male Female Total 136 13 149

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Faculty of Science Male Female Total 50 51 101 Faculty of Arts Male Female Total 35 48 83 Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences Male Female Total 7 4 11 Total Male Total Female Grand Total 228 116 344

Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total

Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Science Faculty of Arts Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences

Student Teacher Ratio

Sr. No. Name of Faculty Faculty Student Ratio 1 Faculty of Engineering 8.9 2 Faculty of Science 19.3 3 Faculty of Arts 14.2 4 Overall University 13.4

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Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)

In pursuance of the direction of HEC the University of the university which includes landscaping and is committed to provide higher quality education and beautification is in process. The laboratories of taken important measures to improve the quality of the engineering and science disciplines have been education. The university has jumped 44 places in strengthened with Rs.40 million. University allocated the HEC’s quality guide 2013-14 from below 50 to 90 scholarships for HRD. MUST signs MoUs with above 85, highest ever league table position in short different organizations and Universities of national span of time. MUST is currently running 37 degree and international level. Our faculty and students are programs including core engineering, natural and involved in academic and research activities with social sciences disciplines. The Faculty of Health full zeal and enthusiasm. The Office of Innovation and Medical Sciences has also been established at the & Commercialization (ORIC) organizes MUST MUST. The establishment of the MUST Production intellectual-2013 (MIC-13 on 6th to 8th May 2013). House, School of Heritage and Tourism, Institute of Basic concept behind was to review the “Engineering Modern Languages and Distance Learning Centre Future in Pakistan” As MIC-13 involved all the and Institute of Medical Technologies is in process. Departments of MUST, the theme of the event was to The University is keen to develop research based propose solutions of the problems being faced by the development projects. At present, 03 research industry in Pakistan and to generate innovative ideas. projects, worth Rs. 13.808 million, are being The University has created conducive environment undertaken in different departments of the University for researcher and incentives are made available for and 108 research papers are published by the faculty the researchers. The ORIC is providing links between during the last year in journals of international repute the University researchers and industry to materialize he added, university provided Rs. 10 million to the the research for the benefit of society. ORIC for different research projects and development of the university. Development of the two campuses

Research Projects

Civil Engineering Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessment using Arc-GIS 10.2 and Lidar Prof.Dr. Anwar Khitab Techniques forGeo-Hazards Posed by Mangla Dam Raising Project Geotechnical Failure investigation of Siwalik Shared Clays, Mudstone and Syed Zishaq Ashiq Shales through Laboratory Testing and Numerical Simulation Characterization, of Eco-Friendly Sustainable Concrete incorporating Muhammad Tufail Arshad industrial waste. Mechanical Engineering Supplying water to hilly areas of AJK and Pakistan usning an Efficient Water Dr. Khuram Pervez Amber Wheel Pump Electrical Power Engineering The Development of Electricity Theft Detection Mechanism for Effective Dr. Anzar Mahmood Estimation, Location Finding and Elimation (Phase 1) Chemistry Mercury in Fish Species from Mangla Lake (Mipur-10250, AJK): Risk Muhammad Aslam Appraisal and Health Implication

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Math Application of Differential Subordination and Convolution Techniques in Dr. Syed Zakiir Bukhari Geometric Function Theory CS&IT Characterization, of Eco-Friendly Sustainable Concrete incorporating Faisal Riaz industrial waste. Passenger Communication System for Autonomous Vehicle Kamran Hameed Deep Learning inspired efficient collision direction and avoidance for Ms. Sania Khadim Autonomous Robots Smart Transport by Autonomous Taxi Booking App Ms. Rabia Rouf Leteral Pre-Crash Sensing & Avoidance using Cognitive Agent Based Ms. Shafaq Murtaza Between Road Commuters Biotechnology Genetic study of families with Hereditary Alopecia from various regions of Dr. Ansar Ahmed Abbasi Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Ecology,Threats and conservation of Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) In USMAN ALI Mirpur Division,AJK

Research Publications

Civil Engineering

1. Syed M.S. Kazmi, Safeer Abbas, Muhammad A. Saleem, Muhammad J. Munir, Anwar Khitab. Manufacturing of Sustainable Clay Bricks: Utilization of Waste Sugarcane Bagasse and Rice Husk Ashes. Construction and Building Materials, 2016, volume 120, pp. 29-41. Impact Factor: 2.421. Publisher: Elsevier (ISSN 0950-0618) (DOI: 10.1016/j. conbuildmat.2016.05.084). 2. Syed M.S. Kazmi, Safeer Abbas, Muhammad J. Munir, Anwar Khitab. Exploratory Study on the Effect of Waste Rice Husk and Sugarcane Bagasse Ashes in Burnt Clay Bricks. Journal of Building Engineering, 2016, Volume 7, pp. 372-378. Publisher: Elsevier (ISSN 2352-7102) (DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2016.08.001). 3. Anwar Khitab, Waqas Anwar, Imran Mehmood, Syed M.S. Kazmi, Muhammad J. Munir. Lunar Concrete: Prospects and Challenges. Astronomy Reports, 2016, volume 60, no. 2, pp. 306-312. Publisher: Springer (ISSN 1562-6881) Impact Factor: 0.805. (DOI: 10.1134/S1063772916020050). 4. Anwar Khitab, Waqas Anwar, Imran Mehmood, Umer Arif Khan, Syed M.S. Kazmi, Muhammad J. Munir. Sustainable Construction with Advanced Biomaterials: An Overview. Science International Lahore, 2016, volume 28, no. 3, pp. 2351-2356. Publisher: Science International (ISSN 1013-5316). 5. Muhammad J. Munir, Asad U. Qazi, Syed M.S. Kazmi, Anwar Khitab, Syed Z. Ashiq, Imtiaz Ahmed. A Literature Review on Alkali Silica Reactivity of Concrete in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Science, 2016, volume 68, no. 1, pp. 53-62. Publisher: Pakistan Association for the Advancement of Science (ISSN 2411-0930, HEC Pakistan X-Category Journal).

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6. Muhammad J. Munir, Syed M.S. Kazmi, Anwar Khitab, Muhammad Hassan. Utilization of Rice Husk Ash to Mitigate Alkali Silica Reaction in Concrete. 2nd International Multi- Disciplinary Conference (IMDC 2016), will be held in University of Lahore (Gujrat Campus), Gujrat under the auspices of HEC and University of Lahore (Gujrat Campus), December 19-20, 2016. 7. Syed M.S. Kazmi, Muhammad J. Munir, Safeer Abbas, Muhammad A. Saleem, Anwar Khitab. Development of Lighter and Eco-friendly Burnt Clay Bricks Incorporating Sugarcane Bagasse Ash. International Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (ICAMET-2016), will be held in University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore under the auspices of HEC and University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, November 28-29, 2016.

Physics

1. M.Saleem, S.Hussain, M.A.Zia. S.Mahmood, M.A.Baig, Laser induced isotopic studies using time of flight mass spectrometer, Elsevier.,(127),9885-9890(2016).

Software Engineering

1. Saadat Hanif Dar, Jameel Ahmed “Characterizations of flexible wearable antenna based on rubber substarte”International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJCSIT), Vol.7, No.11, 2016, p 190-195. 2. Sundas Iftikhar, Anum Tariq, Shoab Ahmed Khan, “Optimal Task Allocation Algorithm for Cost Minimization and Load Balancing of GSD Teams”, Lecture Notes on Software Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2016, pp 16-19. 3. Shamila Nasreen, Muhammad awais Azam, Usman Naeem, Mustansar Ali Ghazanfar, Asra Khalid, “Recognition Framework for Inferring Activities of Daily Living based on pattern mining”, Arabian Journal of Science & Engineering, Springer, March 2016, PP 3113-3126.

Computer Systems Engineering

1. K. P. Amber, M. W. Aslam, “Energy related environmental and economic performance analysis of two different types of electrically heated student residence halls”. International Journal of Sustainable Energy. Doi: 10.1080/14786451.2016.1174703 (Impact Factor: 0.95),Page 1-16(2016). 2. K. P. Amber, M. W. Aslam, M. A. Bashir, “Development Of A Typical Hourly Electricity Consumption Profile For Student Residence Halls Based On Central Tendency Method”, The Nucleus, Page 14-25, 53 No.1,(2016).

Biotechnology

1. Ali, I., Ahmed, W., Tariq, M., Asghar, R., Hussain, M. A. 2016.Therapeutic Potential of Ethanolic Extract of Solanum nigrum for Lipofundin-induced Hyperlipidemia in rabbits. Pure and Applied Biology. 5(1): 85-90.

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2. Sayed Hussain1, Yuanwen Teng, Abdul Hamid, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Abrar Hussain Shah, Abid Yaqoob, Tahir Ali, Maqsood Ahmed, Imtiaz Hussain, Uzma Arif. 2016. Carbohydrate changes during dormancy release in floral, vegetative buds and bark tissues of pear cultivar ‘Wonhwang’ cuttings following dormancy breaking agents treatment. International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research. 3. Shuang J., Xiaoyan Z., Peiyuan Y., Xiaoyan Y., Maqsood A., Danying C., Yuanwen T. 2016. Primitive Genepools of Asian Pears and Their Complex Hybrid Origins Inferred from Fluorescent Sequence-Specific Amplification Polymorphism (SSAP) Markers Based on LTR Retrotransposons. PLOS One. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0149192. 4. Imran Ali, Ansar Ahmed Abbassi, Uqba Niaz, Rehana Asghar, Kazima Ishaq, Tahira Aziz and Muhammad Altaf Hussain. (2016). Molecular Analysis of Families Afflicted with Autosomal Recessive Occulocutanious Albinisim From Azad Jammu And Kashmir, Pure Appl. Biol, 5(1): 107-113. 5. Iram batool, Muhammad Javaid Asad, M, Shareez Ahmad, Raja Tahir Mahmood, Hina gul, Lubna Nisar , Inam ul-Haq, Imran Bodlah and Muhammd Gulfraz. Ethanol production from agricultural residues by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation process (SSF) by using termites and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Advances in Environmental Biology, 2016;10(7):107-115.( IF=0.15)

6. Ume Salma Liaqat, M. Javialsaid Asad, Raja Tahir Mahmood, M. Gulfraz and Sajid Nadeem. Production and Purification of α-amylase by Aspergillus sydowii through liquid state and solid state fermentation. Journal of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Biomaterials. 2016; 1(1):36-42

Economics 1. Dr.Muhammad Salim Hashmi, “Political Regimes, Internal Funds And investment Behavior: An Empirical analysis Of Manufacturing Sector Firms In Pakistan”, “Pakistan Economic and Social Review”, Vol 54,p. 25-36(2016). 2. Tanveer Bashir, “Role of Momordica charantia L. as herbal medicine to cure hyperglyceamia in vitro on induced diabetic model animals published in Pakistan”, Journal of Botany, 49(2), 1651-1656(2016) 3. Mrs Naasim Akhter, “The Impact of forestry on the economy of the State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir”,European Scientific Journal ,Vol 12,No.28 ISSN:1857-7881(print) e-ISSN 1857-7431P. 459(2016) 4. Ashiq Hussain and Muhammad Ajmair, “Determinants of Inflation in India”,International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research(IJSER), Impact factor 3.8, Volume 7, Issue 2, pp.907-909.(2016) 5. Muhammad Ajmair and Ashiq Hussain ,“Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Sectors of GDP: Pakistan Perspective” International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 5 Issue 3, ISSN (Online): 2319-7064 Index Copernicus Value (2013): 6.14 | Impact Factor (2014): 5.611. 6. Ashiq Hussain , Muhammad Ajmair (April 2016), “Impact of Major Crops on GDP (Pakistan Case)”, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), http://ijsr.net/ archive/v5i4/ v5i4.php, Volume 5,Issue 4, pp.370-373.

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7. 4. Muhammad Ajmair, Ashiq Hussain (April 2016), “Impact of Foreign Trade on Sectoral Components of GDP : Pakistan Perspective” International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research(IJSER), Impact factor 3.8, Volume 7, Issue 4, ISSN 2229-5518, pp.888-891. 8. Hussain A. & Ajmair M. (May 2016) “Impact of selected countries exports of commercial services on world exports commercial services”, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 5, Issue 4, pp.3701180-1187. 9. Galal. M.A ., Ajmair and Hussain , K. (2016) Determinants of Agriculturer Sector growthe in Pakistan:. International Journal of Scientefic & Enginering Research 7 (10) pp.953-964 )Y Category).

Botany

1. Ajaib, M., S. Fatima, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2016. Nicotianaplumbaginifolia: A Rich Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Source. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 38(1):143-149. (Impact factor: 0.276).

2. Ajaib, M., M. Latif, S. H. Kamran, K. M. Khan, S. Perveen, S. Shah and A. Kareen. 2016. Comparative Anti-Diabetic Evaluation of Different Parts of Himalrandiatetraspermain Alloxan Induced Diabetic in Mice. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 38(2):313-317. (Impact factor: 0.276).

3. Ajaib, M.,M. Almas, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen and S. Shah.2016. Phytochemical Screening, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Ficusnatalensis. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 38(2):345-351. (Impact factor: 0.276). 4. Ajaib, M., T. Arooj, K. M. Khan, S. Farid, M. Ishtiaq, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2016. Phytochemical, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Screening of Fruits,Bark and leaves of Lagerstroemia indica. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 38(3):538-545. (Impact factor: 0.276). 5. Khan, I.A., M.H. Arsalan, M.F. Siddiqui, N. Kiran and M. Ajaib. 2016. Short-term drought assessment in Pakistan and adjoining areas by remote sensing modis-ndvi data: a potential consequence of climate change. Pak. J. Bot., 48(5).1887-1892. (Impact factor: 0.658). 6. Kamran,S.H., M. Ahmad, D. Shahwar and M. Ajaib. 2016. Anti-diabetic and anti-oxidant status of Loranthuspulverulentus obtained from two different hosts. Bangl. J. Pharmacol., 11(1): 181-189. (Impact factor: 0.671. 7. Ajaib, M., T. Hussain, S. Farooq and M. Ashiq. 2016. Analysis of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Chenopodiumambrosioides: An Ethnomedicinal Plant. Journal of Chemistry, 2016: 1-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4827157. (Impact factor: 0.996). 8. Ajaib, M., S. Fatima, S. H. Kamran, K. M. Khan, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2016. Comparative Antidiabetic Evaluation of Different Parts of NicotianaPlumbajnifoliainAlloxan Induced Diabetic Mice. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 38(6): 1267-1270. (Impact factor: 0.276). 9. Mushtaq W., M. Tariq, M. Ishtiaq, R. Asghar, T. Hussain, T. Bashir, 2016. Antidiabetic Potential of Ethanolic Extract of Momordicacharantia in drug induced Diabetic rabbits, Pak .J. Bot., 48(4): 1651-1656. (Impact factor: 0.658).

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10. Mehmood A., A. Mahmood, S.A. Musstjab, A. S. Eqani, M. Ishtiaq, A. Ashraf, Na. Bibi, A. Qadir, J. Li, and G. Zhang, 2016. A review on emerging persistent organic pollutants: Current scenario in Pakistan, J. Human and Ecological Assessment, pages: 1-13. (Impact factor: 1.09). 11. Ajaib, M., S. Q. Wahla, M. F. Siddiqui and I. A. Khan. 2016. Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of AndrachneCordifolia (Wall. ex Decne.) Muell. FUUAST J. Biol., 6(1): 127- 134. (HEC Recognized, Y). 12. Sadiq, B., G.Y.Butt, M. Ajaib, A. Usman, N. Hussain. 2016. Evaluation of Antibacterial Competence of Cladophoraglomerataand Lyngbyadiguetii. Biologia (Pakistan), 62(1): 169-172. (HEC Recognized, Y). 13. Maqbool, M., M. Umar, M.A. Iqbal, M. Ajaib, K.M Khan, S. Perveen, S. Shah and U. Salar. 2016. In vitro Assessment of Antioxidant Activity of Anisomelesindica. Int. J. Biochemistry Research & Review (IJBCRR). 14(4): 1-7. 14. A. Islam and M.F. Siddiqui. 2016. A contribution to ethnobotanical study of wild plants of Tehsil Jatlan Azad Jammu & Kashmir.FUUAST J. Biol., 6(2): 247-256. (HEC Recognized, Y). 15. Ajaib, M., A. Abid, M. Ishtiaq and M.F. Siddiqui. 2016. Ethnobotanical studies of wild plant resources of Puna Hills, District Bhimber, AJK. FUUAST J. Biol., 6(2): 257-264. (HEC Recognized, Y). 16. Aziz-ul-Hassan, M. Ajaib, M. Anjum, S.Z. Siddiqui and N.Z. Malik. 2016. Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of CirsiumwallichiiDC.Biologia (Pakistan), 62(2): 297-304. (HEC Recognized, Y). 17. Shehzad, A., Ishtiaq, M., Tanveer, H., Waheeda, M., Amin, S., Mehwish, M., Khizar Hayat, B., Asif, M., Arsalan, A., Sajid, M., Azhar, A., Atiq, H. 2016. Analysis of Antimicrobial Potential of Some Ficus Taxa from District Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir. J. Applied Ecology &Env. Res., 14(15):159-176. (Impact factor: 0.5). 18. Tanveer, H., Ishtiaq, M.,Mehrban, A.,Waheeda, M.,Shehzad. A.,Mehwish, M. 2016. Assessment of Wheat FolliarMycoflora and its Management Strategies in District Bhimber Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. J. Applied Ecology &Env. Res., 14(5):49-65. (Impact factor: 0.5). 19. Hussain T., M. Ishtiaq, N. Zahid and S. Azam. 2016. Airborne Fungal Analysis of Different Units of Hospitals Present in Bhimber, Azad Kashmir. Journal of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Biomaterials,1(1):44-51. 20. Ishtiaq M., M. Maqbool, T. Hussain, S. Azam. 2016. Ethnomedico Profile of Indigenous Flora of Tehsil Barnala District Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 3(2): 97-104. 21. Atta M. I., A. Wahid, M. Nawaz, M. N.Ahmad, S. Saeed Ahmad, M. Ishtiaq. 2016. Understanding leaf biochemical traits for Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) cultivars grown in chromium stress edenvironment, Intr J Biology, 8, (2), 195-202.

Zoology

1. AmbreenAlamdar, Syed Ali Musstjab Akber Shah Eqani, Saeed Waqar Ali, Mohammad Sohail, Avit Kumar Bhowmik, Alessandra Cincinelli, Marghoob Subhani, Bushra Ghaffar, RizwanUllah, Qingyu Huang and Heqing Shen, “ Human Arsenic exposure via dust across the different ecological zones of Pakistan” , Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, VOL 126, P219-227(2016).

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2. Ehsan Ullah · Muhammad Arif Nadeem Saqib · Sundus Sajid ·Neelam Shah · Muhammad Zubair · Muzammil Ahmad Khan ·Iftikhar Ahmed · Ghazanfar Ali · Atanu Kumar Dutta · Sumita Danda· Richard Lao · Paul Ling-Fung Tang · Pui-yan Kwok · Muhammad Ansar and Anne Slavotinek, “Genetic analysis of consanguineous families presenting with congenital ocular defects”, Experimental Eye Research, Vol 146,P163-171(2016). 3. Usman Ali, Riaz Aziz Minhas, Muhammad Siddique Awan, Khawaja Basharat Ahmed, Qamar Zaman Qamar and Naeem Iftikhar Dar, “Human-Grey Wolf (Canis lupus Linnaeus, 1758) Conflict in Shounther Valley, District Neelum, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan”, Pakistan Journal of Zoology, Vol.48, P 61-868(2016). 4. Nadine Kraemera, Sylvie Picker-Minh, Ansar A. Abbasi, Sebastian Fröhler, Olaf Ninnemann, Muhammad N. Khan, Ghazanfar Ali, Wei Chen and Angela M. Kaindl, “Genetic causes of MCPH in consanguineous Pakistani families”, Clinical Genetics, Vol.89, P744-45(2016). 5. Syed Ali Musstjab Akber Shah Eqani, Ayesha Kanwal, Avit Kumar Bhowmik, Mohammad Sohail, Rizwan Ullah, Syeda Maria Ali, Ambreen Alamdar, Nadeem Ali, Mauro Fasola and Heqing Shen, “Spatial distribution of dust–bound trace elements in Pakistan and their implications for human exposure”, Environmental Pollution, Vol.213, P213-222(2016). 6. Khalid Hameed, Samer Angelone-Alasaad, Jaffar Ud Din, Muhammad Ali Nawaz and Luca Rossi, “The threatening but unpredictable Sarcoptes scabiei: first deadly outbreak in the Himalayan lynx, Lynx lynx isabellinus, from Pakistan”, Parasites & Vectors, Vol.09, P402 (2016). 7. Rizwan Ullah, Riffat Naseem Malik, Ashiq Muhammad, Karam Ahad, Muhammad Tariq, Rehana Asghar and Abdul Qadir, “Higher Concentrations and Ecological Risks of Selected Persistent Organic Pollutants in Macrobrachium lamarrei from the Streams of Sialkot, Pakistan”, Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology B, Vol.06, P27- 34(2016).

Mathematics

1. R. Hussain, A. Ali, R. Shahzadi, A Note on Controlabilty and Obsevablity of a Mathematical Model for Diabetes Mellitus, Journal of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Volume 55, Issue 2, 2016. 2. S. Z. H. Bukhari,M. Raza and M. Nazir,“Some generalizations of the class of analytic functions with respect to k-symmetric points”,Hacettepe Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, 45 (1), 2016, 1-14. (IF 0.413) 3. S. Z. H. Bukhari, M. Nazir and M. Raza,“Some generalizations of analytic functions with respect to 2k-symmetricconjugate points”, Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol, 10(01),2016, 1-12. (IF 0.367) 4. R. Hussain,A. Ali, Bareera Kehkashan and A. Latif, “Some generalized k-fractional companions of hadamard’s inequality”,Nigerian Journal of Mathematics and Applications, 25,2016, 8-18. (IF0.742) 5. Ali, Ghazala Ghulshan, R.Hussain, Muhammad Muddassar and A.Latif ,“Generalized Inequalitiesof the type of Hermite-Hadamard-Fejer with Quasi-Convex Functions by way of k-Fractional Derivative”, Journal of Computational Analysis & Applications, 22, 7, 2017, 1208-1219. (IF 0.50)

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6. R. Hussin, A. Ali, G. Gulshan and A. Latif, K. Rauf, Hermit Hadamard type inequalities for k–Riemann Liouville Fractional Integrals via two kind of Convexity, The Austrialian Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications, 13(1), 2016, 1-12. (IF 0.23) 7. R. Hussain, A. Ali, K. Rauf, Bareera Kehkashan and A. Latif, Fractional Inequalities of Hermite-HadamardType for h- convex, coordinated h- convex and s-convex Functions , Ilirias Journal of Mathematics, VOL 5, Issue 1, P 12-20, 2016 (IF 0.38). 8. A.Saghir,Y. A. Khan and S. Chakraborti, “The Phase I Dispersion Charts for Bivariate Process Monitoring”, Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 32, 2016,1807- 23.(IF=1.191) 9. Ahmad, A.Abbas, A.Saghir, M. Fawad, “Finding Probability Distributions for Annual Daily Maximum Rainfall in Pakistan Using Linear Moments and Variants Polish”,Journal of Environmental Studies, 25 (3), 2016, 825-937.(IF=0.871) 10. T. Hussain, M. Aslam and M. Ahmad (2016). A Two Parameter Discrete Lindley Distribution.Colombian Journal of Statistics.39 (1), 2016, 1-19. (I.F: 0.231) 11. B. Hassan and T. Hussain.A New Hydrologic Probability Model: Properties and Applications. Journal Biology and Environmental Statistics, is conditionally accepted. (I.F: 0.731) 12. Malik. M.Y., Arif Hussain, Salahuddin. T.,Awais. M., “Magnetohydrodynamic flow of Sisko fluid over a stretching cylinder with variable thermal conductivity: A numerical study”, AIP Advances, 6, 2016, 025316.(I F: 1.524)

Chemistry

1. M. Irshad, R. C.F Jones, Habib-ur-Rehman, M. N. Ahmed, M. Shahid and Shahid Aziz,New Pyrroloimidazoles by 1,3-Dipolar Cycliaddition and their Biological Activities,J.Chem. Soc.Pak..,Vol.39(01),113-118(2016). 2. S.Aziz,A.Rabniwaz, Habib-ur-Rehman,K.s.Ghani, Phytochemical and Biological screening of Riccinus communis Seed Oil Grown Wild in Jammu & Kashmir,J.Pharmacy and Phytochemistry,5(3)89-92(2016). 3. Aimen Shahpal, Muhammad Aziz Choudhary and Zahoor Ahmad, “An Investigation on the Synthesis and Catalytic Activity of Pure and Cu-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles. Cogent Chemistry”, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23312009.2017.1301241 4. Zahoor Ahmad, Maryam Maqsood, Mazher Mehmood, Mirza Jameel Ahmad and Muhammad Aziz Choudhary. Synthesis and Characterization of Pure and Nano-Ag Impregnated Chitosan Beads and Determination of Catalytic Activities of Nano-Ag. Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysis, 12 (1), 2017, 127-135 5. H. R. Khan, Muhammad Aziz Choudhary, M. Aslam Mirza, Zahoor Ahmed and Y. Khan. Degradation of Malachite Green by Silver Doped TiO2. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 29 (2),2017,257-260 X 6. Shahid Aziz, Habib-ur-Rehman, Muhammad Aziz Ch, Kh. Shakeel Ghani, Kh. Ansar Yasir, Hidayat Hussain and Karsten Krohn. Efficient Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Topopyrone C Derivativs. Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 52(1), 2016. DOI: 10. 1007/s10600-016-1546-2. (IF 0.509)

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7. Zahoor Ahmad, Muhammad Aziz Choudhary, M.Aslam. Mirza and J.A. Mirza. Synthesis and Characterization of Ag@polycarbazole Nanoparticles using Different Oxidants and their Dispersion Behavior. Materials Science-Poland. http://www.materialsscience.pwr. wroc.pl/(0.533) DOI: 10.1515/msp-2016-0019 8. Muhammad Aziz Choudhary, Zahoor Ahmad, Aysha Hassan, Y. Khan and Muhammad Aslam. Synthesis and Characerization of ZnO/CuO Nanocompsites on Porous 3D Ni Substrate and its Photo-electric Behavior. 46, 2016,1618-1621) http://d.doi.org/10.1080/ 15533174.2015.1137034. (IF -.533) 9. Zahoor Ahmad, Aneela Mehmood, Riffat Wakeel, Muhammad Aziz Choudhary, Tashfeen Akhtar and M. Aftab Rafiq. Synthesis of polyrrole Nano/Microspheres using Cobalt (III) as an oxidizing agent and its Ammonia Sensing Behavior. Macromol. Res., 24, 2016,596- 601) (IF 1.597) 10. Asima Naz, Ayesha Kausar, Muhammad Siddiq and Muhammad Aziz Choudhary. A comparative Review on Structure, Properties, Fabrication Techniques and Relevance of Polymer Nanocomposites Reinforced with Carbon Nanotubes and Graphite Fillers. Polymer-Plastics Tech. Eng. 55 (2), 2016, 171-198. (IF 1.50). 11. T. Ghous, B. Khan, Kh. Ansar Yasin, F. H. Nasim, A.N. Khan, and A. Rasheed, “Evaluation of Antiacetylcholinesterase and Antioxidant Potential of Ricinine, a Central Nervous System Stimulant Isolated from Ricinius communis L”. leave in Journal of Enzyme Inhibition J. Chemical Soc. Pakistan, Vol.38, No.2, (2016), 326-332. 12. Uzma Azeem Awan, Shaukat Ali, Amna Mir Shahnawaz, Irsa Shafique, Atiya Zafar, Muhammad Abdul Rauf Khan, Tahseen Ghous, Azhar Saleem and Saiqa Andleeb, Biological Activities of Allium Sativum and Zingiber Officinale Extracts on Clinically Important Bacterial Pathogens, their Phytochemical and FT-IR 2 Spectroscopic analysis. Pakistan Journal of Pharmceutical Sciences (Accepted 2016). 13. Samira Mumtaz, Tahseen Ghous, Kalsoom Akhter, Rabia Shabir and Saiqa Andleeb. On- Line Preconcentration and Determination of Cr (VI) by Psedomonas aeruginosa Static Biomass Immobilized on Egg Shells. 14. Zaira Batool, M. Raffi, M. Zakria, R.I.Shakoor, R. Rashid, Mazhar Mehmood &M. Aslam Mirza. Effect of Ag Loading on the Microstructure of TiO2 Electrospun Nanofibers (1.66), DOI 10.1007/s10876-017-1187-z. 15. Yasmeen Kousar, Muhammad Aslam Mirza, Namra A.Khan, Nazish Kausar, Attaur Rehman and Muddasir Hanif. Trace metals health risk appraisal in fish species of Arabian Sea (0.982), 859. DOI 10.1186/s40064-016-2436-6 16. Yasir Munir, Muhammad Aslam Mirza, M. Aziz Ch, Ayesha Fazal and Musood Iqbal. Toxic Levels in Industrial Effluents and Domestic Wastewater of Mirpur, Pakistan Asian Journal of Chemistry, 28:12 (2016) 2781-2787. 17. Faria Nisar, Muhammad Aslam Mirza, Riffat Naseem Malik, M. Aziz Ch and Somia Qayyum. Potential Health Risk Assay of Major and Trace Metals via Consumption of Wastewater Irrigated Vegetables Asian Journal of Chemistry, 28:12 (2016) 2680-2684. 18. Musood Iqbal, Muhammad Aslam Mirza, M. Aziz Ch and Somia Qayyum. A Proportional Evaluation Based on Gender Dependence of Selected Elements in Hepatitis C Patients and Healthy Donors in Pakistan, Asian Journal of Chemistry, 28: 11 (2016) 2415-2420.

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19. K Yasmeen., I Saeed., AttaiuriRehman, M. A. Versiani, Jahangir S. and M. Aslam Mirza. Composition and Sensorial Characteristics of Tap and Bottled Drinking Water in Pakistan, Asian Journal of Chemistry, 28:1 (2016) 75-85. 20. M. Aziz Choudhary, Zahoor Ahmad, Aysha Hassan, Y. Khan and Muhammad Aslam. Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO/CuO nanocompsites on Porus 3D Ni Substrates and its Photo-electric Behavior. Synthesis and Reactivity in Inorganic, Metal-Organic, and Nano-Metal Chemistry, (2016) 46, 1618–1621. DOI.10.1080/15533174.2015.11370 34. IF. 0.493. 21. S.: Aziz, A.; Rabniwaz, H.; Rehman and KS. Ghani. Phytochemical and Biological Screening of Riccinuscommunis Seed Oil Grown Wild in Jammu & Kashmir. Journal of Pharmacogonacy and Phytochemisrty, , 5(3), 2016, 89-92. 22. S.; Aziz, Rehman, H.; Choudhary, M. A; Ghani, K. S.; K. A; Yasin and K. Krohn. Efficient synthesis and biological Evaluation of Topopyrone C Derivatives. Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 52(1),2016,58-61.

Department of Law

1. Haleema Sadia, Dr. AAyesha Rafique, “Price Fixation in Islamic Law” , Al Baṣīrah , Volume: 4 Issue: 7 P 19-38

Conferences, Seminars and Workshops

MUST Organized ‘Nutrition Education about the importance and need of food nutrition Awareness Programme’ and benefits. During the event students distributed brochures and pamphlets containing the material Department of Home Economics organized “Nutrition related to the Food Nutrition and their health benefits Education Awareness Programme” on 11th February to the participants. They also prepared presentations 2016 at the Home Economics Hall of the University. about ‘Nutrition Education Awareness’ and ‘Women The Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman was Health Issues’. Deans, Chairpersons, faculty the chief guest of the event. The programme was members and students from different departments of organized by the students from seventh semester the university participated in the event. (2012-2016) and eleventh semester (2010-2016). The main objective of the programme was to enhance the Department of Botany Organized Flora and general public understanding, particularly of women Fruit Exhibition

The Department of Botany organized Flora and Fruit Exhibition on “Role of Plant Systematic in Life of Man” under the supervision of Dr. M. Ishtiaq Associate Prof. Department of Botany, MUST Bhimber Campus.

Two-Day International Kashmir Seminar

A two-day International Kashmir Seminar was organized by the Mirpur University of Science and

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Technology (MUST), Mirpur (AJK), at the Jinnah Dr. Sobia Hanif, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Convention Centre, Islamabad on 1-2 June 2016. The Rawalpindi, Chaudhary Muhammad Hanif, Former event was attended by political luminaries of different Chairman Mirpur Development Authority. From shades, intellectuals, leading journalists of Pakistan Indian Occupied Kashmir Senior Hurriyat Leader, and AJK as well as Hurriyat leaders, journalists, Agha Syed Hassan Al-Moosvi Al-Safavi, Senior members of Bar Associations and intellectuals of Hurriyat Leader, Mr. Zafar Akbar Butt and Chairman Indian occupied Kashmir besides law makers from Sikh Intellectual Circle J&K, Jammu, Narinder Singh the UK and Europe. About 500 delegates including Khalsa, Executive Member Bar Association, Srinagar, faculty members and students of the University Advocate Arshad Andrabi and Advocate Muhammad participated in the Seminar. The speakers include the Ashraf Bhat, Mr. Zahid Maqbool, Lecturer Islamic AJK President, Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan, University of S&T Awantipora, Mr. Basharat Hassan, Raja Zafar-ul-Haq, Leader of the House, Senate Research Scholar-JNU, Delhi, Journalists Mr. Shah of Pakistan, Chaudary Muhammad BarjeesTahir, Abbas, Senior Editor Buland Kashmir, Srinagar, Minister GoP for Kashmir Affairs and GB, Sardar Mr. Pervez Majeed, Editor Daily Chattan, Srinagar, Khalid Ibraheem, President JK Peoples Party, Ms. Mr. Shoukat Nanda, Srinagar, Billal Ahmed Butt, Farzana Yaqoob, Minister for Social Welfare, GoAJK, Srinagar, and Mr. Sajjad Rasool, Srinagar, Members Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, Vice Chancellor, MUST, J&K Youth Council, Mr.Touseef Yousuf Mir and Ms. Mr. Muhammad Idrees Abbasi, Secretary Kashmir Arshie Javed, Member European Parliament, Mr. Liberation Cell, GoAJK, Dr Muhammad Khan Amjad Bashir, Member British Parliament Ms.Yasmin National Defense University, Dr. Khawaja Farooq Qureshi, Analyst Prof. Nazir Ahmed Shawl, Mrs. Ahmed, Vice Chancellor UAJK, Shaikh Tajammul- Shamim Shawl, Councilor Mohammad Rafiq, UK ul-Islam, Executive Director, Kashmir Media and Raja Najabat Hussain. All Deans, Directors, Service, Dr. Attiya Inayatullah, former Minister Chairperson, Principal Officers besides students of for Women’s Development, Social Welfare and Special Education, GoP, Mr. Nafees Zakaria, Spokes Person Foreign Office GoP, Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Safi, APHC AJK Chapter, Mr. Abdur Rasheed Turabi, Ameer Jamat-e-Islami, AJK, Ms. Nabeela Irshad, JK, Peoples Party, Mrs. Mushaal Hussein Mullick, Chairperson Peace & Culture, Prof. Taqdees Gillani, PTI, AJK, Ms. Sania Muneer, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Ms. Amina Irshad, Ms. Sidra Khan and Mr. Aleem Gilani, of National Defense University, Ms. Maria Jameel, Research Scholar and

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the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Indian forces and gross human right violations. attended the seminar. Senior Journalist Raja Habib- All religious and ethnic groups and parties believe ullah Khan, Geo Group, Raja Adeel Kiani, JK in organic unity and are united in their struggle for News also participated in the seminar. Prof. Dr. independence. They thanked the nation of Pakistan Habib-ur-Rehman, Vice Chancellor MUST was for their continuously supporting the just struggle the Convener of the Seminar and Dr. Saira Farooq of the people of Kashmir and stresses the need of Shah, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, making Pakistan further strong and prosper to enable was the Organizing Secretary. The Vice Chancellor it fulfills its obligations toward resolution of the welcomes the participants and thanked them for issue. Before address of the President of AJK, the making their presence at the inauguration ceremony. video message of Syed Ali Geelani was played. In He particularly welcomes the delegates from the his message he highlighted the ongoing struggle for Indian Occupied Kashmir and members of the UK freedom; atrocities of Indian army and gross human and European Parliament. rights violation by them. Addressing the participant, the President of AJK extended warm welcome to the participants, particularly the delegates from the IOK and the members of the UK and European Parliament for their participation in the seminar. He appreciated the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, for organizing the seminar at important juncture of time. The issue of Kashmir is left unresolved for many decades, India is disregarding and UN is silent. The people of the IOK are suffering for generations, hundreds of thousands people have sacrificed their lives and the struggle for freedom is on and on, he maintained. It will continue till realization of the right of self determination of the people of Kashmir in accordance with the UN resolutions. He stresses the The seminar was aimed at providing forum for need of making the base camp, the AJK, further strong academic discussion on the Kashmir issue, he and better developed. We are ready to offer more informed. Long standing issue needs to be resolved sacrifices for the freedom. He warned India of serious to the satisfaction of the people of Kashmir, he added. consequences if she continued aggression against The conflict between two rival nations equipped innocent civilians. He thanked the government of with nuclear weapons is threat to the world peace, Pakistan for its steadfastness in supporting Kashmiri he warned. He hoped this endeavor of university nation in its struggle for independence. Addressing will help highlighting the issue and its fallouts. the seminar Raja Zafar-ul Haq retreated the firm stand The university will continue holding similar events of the GoP on Kashmir. We will continue extending involving stakeholders to deliberate upon the issue support to the people of Kashmir in their struggle for and suggest the way forward. Director Kashmir self determination, he maintained. Media Service, Shaikh Tajammul-ul Islam, gave the seminar introduction, its topics and format. Lot developments occurred and circumstances changed since the UN resolution and even after the Shimla Agreement, he maintained. The UN should consider reviewing its status; the parties to the conflict should realize the present day compulsions and consider its early resolution keeping in view the aspirations of the people of the Kashmir through plebiscite under the UN supervision. The Senior Hurriyat Leaders, Agha Syed Hassan Al-Moosvi Al-Safvi and Mr. Zafar Akbar Bhat submitted detail account of the issue and suffering of the people in IOK in the hands

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Kashmir is very important for Pakistan, as it runs in the blood of every Pakistani. We are cognizance of the fact that it would not be easy but we as nation are determine to do it at any cost, he added. India should realize that she cannot hold Kashmir with force, he remarked. Just resolution of the Kashmir issue is imperative to the peace and development of both neighboring countries. He hoped that the UN will realize the urgency and facilitate resolution of the issue in accordance with the resolutions of the world body. The inaugural session was followed by plenary session, technical sessions, open session and the closing session. During the session, video message of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Senior Hurriyat Leader was The speakers of the technical sessions include, Ch. played. At the outset, he thanked Prof. Dr. Habib- Barjees Tahir, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs ur-Rehman, Vice Chancellor MUST, for holding the and Gilgit Baltistan, Dr. Attiya Inayat Ullah, Former seminar. He took stock of the situation in occupied Federal Minister, Agha Syed Hassan Al-Moosvi Al- Kashmir and called upon India to end state terrorism Safvi, Senior Hurriyat Leader, Sardar Khalid Ibrahim, and demanded the UN to implement its resolution President JK PPP, Shaikh Tajammul-ul-Islam, of holding plebiscite to know the will of people of Director Kashmir Media Service, Prof. Dr. Habib-ur- the state. He thanked the GoP for its support to the Rehman, Vice Chancellor MUST, Mr. Abdul Rasheed people of IOK for realization of their right of self Turabi, Amir JI AJK, Mr. Muhammad Nafees determination. He vowed to continue the indigenous Zakaria, Spoksperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, struggle till freedom is materlised. Hon’ble Choudhary GoP, Dr. Muhammad Khan, Analyst, Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Barjees Tahir, Federal Minister for Muhammad Safi, President Hurriyat Conference, Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan was the chief Pakistan Chapter, Rana Athar Javed, DG, Pakistan Guest at one of the technical sessions. Sardar Khalid House, Islamabad, Mr. Zafar Akbar Bhar, Chairman Ibrahim, Dr. Muhammad Khan also chaired one of JK Salvation Movement, Mr. Narinder Singh Khalsa, the technical sessions. Chairman Sikh Intellectuals Circle JK, Mr. Tahir Mehmood, Public Relation Coordinator, Muslin The topics of the technical sessions were as un- Institute, Islamabad, Mr. Amjad Bashir, Member der: European Parliament, Ms. Yasmeen Qureshi, Member UK Parliament, Mr. Muhammad Rafiq Councilor, 1. Role of international community in UK, Mr. Farhat Asif, President Pakistan Institute of resolving the Kashmir dispute. Peace and Diplomatic Studies, Islamabad, Mr. Hasnain 2. Role of indigenous freedom movement: Haider, Assistant Director, Kashmir Affairs, Ministry Jammu and Kashmir Case of Foreign Affairs, GoP, Islamabad, Mr. Jabran Jamshad, Microsoft, Pakistan During the technical 3. Indian current agenda to suppress the sessions the messages of the Hurriyat Leaders from Kashmir freedom movement vis-à-vis IOK, Mr. Shabbir Ahmed Shah, Ms. Aasiya Andrabi, bringing demographic changes in IOK. Mr. Muhammad Yousaf Naqash, Hakeem Abdur 4. Gross human rights violations and Rasheed and Mr. Bilal Siddique were also read out. They highlighted the issue and stress the need of its mechanism to stop them. earlier resolution to the satisfaction of the people of 5. Recent BJP/RSS anti-Kashmir moves: Kashmir. They condemned the human right violations penalizing people for not showing Jammu in the IOK and called upon the civilized world to and Kashmir with India, settling Hindu pressurize India to end its atrocities and allow right of fundamentalists in IOK under the garb of self-determination to the people of the Kashmir.A five industrialization. member committee consisting of the following was constituted for drafting the final communiqué.

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1. Dr. Attiya Inayat Ullah He thanked all the participants, particularly speakers for their contribution toward making the seminar a 2. Justice (Retd) Syed Manzoor-ul-Hassan success. He also thanked the Kashmir Media Service Gillani Director, Shaikh Tajammul-ul-Islam,Sheikh Abdul 3. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khan Mateen, Representative APHC/Vice-President Muslim Democratic League and Mr. Abdul Hamid 4. Prof. Nazir Ahmed Shawl Lone Representative APHC for their contribution 5. Advocate Arshad Andrabi in organizing the seminar. He owed the success of the seminar to Shaikh Tajammul-ul-Islam. Had he not been there the seminar would have not been organized in a short span of time and in a manner it was held. He also thanked the KLC for sponsoring the seminar and its Secretary, Mr. Muhammad Idrees Abbasi and Director Admin, Mr. Sajjad Khan for their extraordinary contribution in organizing the seminar. He also thanked the principal officers of MUST, members of the organizing committees for their hard work and everyone else who put efforts in organizing the seminar. The Vice Chancellor thanked Dr. Attiya Inayat Ullah, Justice (Rtd.) Syed Manzoor Hussain Gilani, Prof. Nazir Ahmed Shawl, Dr. Muhammad Khan and Advocate Arshad Andrabi for their presence and active participation throughout the course of seminar. He vowed to continue holding The committee drafted a resolution and presented it to similar seminars and conferences on Kashmir. the chairperson of the open session. Dr. Attiya Inayat Ullah chaired the open session. She readout the draft Adaptation Options in Agriculture to Climate of the final declaration and presented that for its adaption. After thorough discussion, the declaration Change was adapted with some amendments and additions. A two day seminar titled, ‘Adaptation Options in Once the declaration is adapted, on request of Justice Agriculture to Climate Change’ was organized Rtd. Manzoorul Hassan Gilani, she moved resolution to appreciate and thank Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman by the Department of Biotechnology, MUST, nd rd for organizing the seminar in a befitting manner. The on 2 and 3 May, 2016 in the main campus of the house approved the same and thanked the University university. The seminar was directed at deliberating for providing the forum to deliberate upon the Kashmir upon likely effects of climate change to agriculture conflict. The Closing Session of the seminar was also and adapting options to overcome the harmful effects chaired by Dr. Attiya Inayat Ullah. Addressing the to the benefit of habitants. The Vice Chancellor, session, she commended the effort of the MUST for Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, was the Chief Guest at the organizing the important seminar and stresses the need inaugural ceremony. Addressing the seminar, the Vice of holding such events frequently. The issue needs Chancellor said that it is need of the time to review to be highlighted in its true academic perspective; our conventional agriculture practices and go for particularly the gross human right violations should adapting agriculture suiting to the climate change, be known to the world. Our youth may use the face as it is very much there and evidently to become book and twitter for promoting the cause of Kashmir worst in the future. The seminar will help arriving at and highlighting the continuing suffering of the people solutions to the climate change issues and go a long of Kashmir. Once the civilized world knows the real way in developing collaboration among participating face of India, it will certainly support resolution of scientists. He welcomed Dr. Syed Naseem-ul- the issue. At the end, the Vice Chancellor MUST, Zafa Gileeni, Faculty of Forestry, Sher-e-Kashmir Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman presented the vote of thank. University of Agriculture Sciences and technology of Kashmir for accepting the invitation and coming

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Asghar Dean Faculty of Sciences, MUST Mipur, AJK 3. Barriers to Adaptation for Ecological Agriculture: Resource Management Optimization by Dr. Mohsin Zafar, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Poonch Rawalakot, AJK 4. Consequences of Climatic Change and Adaptation Option in Agriculture by Dr. Nafeesa to Mirpur. He hoped that this would be one of his Zahid, Chairperson Department of Botany, many visits to this university in future. The faculty MUST Bhimber Campus members and students will benefit from his presence 5. Global Climate Change Threats to Plant and consider developing research collaboration with Biodiversity (Wild and Cultivated Species) in his institution, he added. He also hoped that seminar Pakistan by Dr. Muhammad Ishtiaq, Department will serve the purpose .Prof. Dr. Maqsood Ahmed, of Botany, MUST Bhimber Campus Chairman, Department of Biotechnology, gave 6. Detection of Seed Borne Mycoflora Associated introductory remarks. He thanked the Vice with Weed Varieties and Management Strategies Chancellor for assigning the task to his department in District Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir and hoped that purpose of the seminar would by Tanveer Hussain, Department of Botnay, be served. Dean Faculty of Science, Prof. Dr. MUST, Bhimber Campus Rehana Asghar welcomed the participants. She 7. Biotechnological Advances in Changing hoped that the faculty members of the department Climate: Modern Techniques on High Quality and students will take the benefit of the presence Food Production in China by Prof. Dr. of learned scholars and take this opportunity for Maqsood Ahmed, Chairperson Department of developing research links with institutions of Biotechnology, MUST, Mirpur, AJK the guest speakers. Dr. Syed Naseem-ul-Zafar 8. Biotechnological Approaches to Reduce the Gileeni was the Guest of Honor and the key note Impact of Climate Change by Dr. Abdul Jabbar, speaker at the inaugural ceremony. He thanks Department of Biotechnology, MUST, Mirpur, the MUST for inviting him to the seminar and AJK providing him a chance of visiting AJK and the 9. Treatment of Industrial Wastewater by Brown university for the first time. He congratulated Rot Fungi by Mr. Raja Tahir Mahmood, the people of the AJK for being free and living Department of Biotechnology, MUST, Mirpur, without fear and mentioned the suffering of the AJK people of IOK under the occupational forces and 10. The Challenge of Climate Change: Adaptation sheer human right violation by them. He hoped and Mitigation by Mr. Rizwan Ullah, that one day the people of IOK will get freedom Department of Zoology, MUST, Mirpur, AJK and join Pakistan.The details of the research work presented during two days are as following:

1. Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies in Combating Climate Change by Dr. Syed Naseem-ul-Zafar Geelani, Faculty of Forestry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir 2. Adaptation Options in Agriculture to Climate Change - A Case Study of Wheat Tolerance Under Drought Stress by Prof. Dr. Rehana

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The closing ceremony of the seminar was held on paid rich tributes to the people of Indian Occupied 3rd March, 2016 at 1700 hours. Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmed Kashmir for their continuous struggle for freedom. Khan was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. The Kashmir dispute stems out from the partial Addressing the ceremony, he thanked the Vice implementation of the partition formula and latter Chancellor for inviting him to the university and forced occupation of most part of the Kashmir. This is providing opportunity of meeting the participants, the longest unsettled dispute in the UN despite the fact particularly with Dr. Naseem-ul-Zafar. He spoke at that the UN Security Council passed the resolution for length on the topic and lauded the Department of free and fair plebiscite to know the aspirations of the Biotechnology for holding the seminar on important Kashmiri people, he added. World should realize the topic. The Agriculture University Faisalabad importance of the issue and think seriously to solve executing the US-AID funded project on similar the issue to the satisfaction of the people of Kashmir, subject, he informed. The scientists at my university he emphasized. Kashmir dispute is posing threat to are working to overcome the challenges of the climate the regional as well as world peace, as the region is change and we will be happy to involve the MUST in now a nuclear flash point, he added. He condemned the project. We will sign the MoU in this regard so as the sheer human right violation of the people of to work together for studying the effects of climate Kashmir by the Indian occupied forces. This seminar change in the AJK and available options in agriculture was directed at discussing the Kashmir dispute in and their adaptation in the regional perspective. He academic perspective; we would continue organizing hoped that the outcomes of the seminar will be shared similar activities in the university in collaboration with all the stakeholders for implementation. with the KPRI and KLC and other departments of the GoAJK. Addressing the seminar, Mr. Muhmmad One Day Seminar on “Genesis of Kashmir Zahid Abbasi, Secretary KLC, said that all religious Dispute” and ethnic groups in IOK were voicing against the Indian occupation of their motherland. Indian forces A seminar titled, ‘Genesis of Kashmir Dispute’ was are committing worst form of state terrorism, he organized by the MUST in collaboration with the added. The people of Kashmir demand the legitimate Kashmir Policy Research Institute (KPRI) on April right to self determination under the UN resolution. 16, 2016 at the Mechanical Hall of the University. He further said that his institution making all our Vice Chancellor MUST, Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman efforts to highlight human right violations in the IOK. was the Chief Guest. Mr. Muhammad Zahid He commended the Vice Chancellor for organizing Abbasi, Secretary, Kashmir Liberation Cell, GoAJK the seminar and hoped that the MUST will continue chaired the seminar. The seminar was attended organizing similar seminars in the future as well. by the Deans, Chairpersons/ Directors, faculty Raja Sajjad Khan, Director, Kashmir Policy Research Institute, highlighted the efforts of the KPRI in carrying out researches on Kashmir and highlighting the atrocities of Indian army against innocent people of the Kashmir. The KPRI has been documenting the human right violations and continuing suffering of the people of Kashmir.

MUST Organized Seminar on “Democratic Elections, Standards and Challenges”

A one day seminar titled, ‘Democratic Elections, Standards and Challenges’, was organized by the Department of Law, MUST on 21 March, 2016 at members and large body of the students. Prominent the main campus of the university. Honorable Chief citizens, noted journalists and representatives of Justice of AJK, Mr. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan the press and electronic media also attended the presided over the seminar. Honorable Chief Election seminar. Addressing the seminar, the Vice Chancellor Commissioner/ Chief Justice of the AJK High Court,

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is the level of commitment and seriousness, who would dare to think of stealing elections, he remarked. Universities are meant for such activities and we would continue playing our role to meet the election commission’s endeavor of holding the election in a transparent manner. We will be happy to carry our any assignment related to the forthcoming elections and implement the desire of the Chief Election Commissioner there to, he added. The Election Commission will accomplish the task with honor and dignity; he maintained .Representing the AJK Bar, Advocate Zulfiqar Ahmed Raja, President District Bar Association Mirpur, ensured full sport of the bar Mr. Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mughal was the chief to election commission for holding the election in guest. Justice Ch. Jahan Dad Khan was the guest a transparent manner. Ch. Shakeel Ahmed, Station of honor. Besides Deans, Chairpersons/ Directors, Director, Radio Pakistan, Mirpur, said that holding Principal Officers, Faculty Members and Students fair and free election is challenge of a great deal, by of the Department of Law, members of the District witnessing the seriousness and commitment, he hoped and AJK Bar Councils, the prominent citizen, that would be held so. He offered full sport of his noted journalists and representatives of the press media house in creating awareness about election and and electronic media participated in the seminar. its importance for the state. Representing the press and Addressing the seminar, the Chief Justice of AJK electronic media, Altaf Hameed Rao, noted journalist, said that the judiciary as an institution is behind the ensured the participants playing their role in creating election commission, as they wish to have fair and awareness and making the election peaceful and fair. free elections held. We will support and facilitate the Shahzada M. H. Bokhari, Chairman, Department election commission in making the system transparent of Law, also welcomed the distinguished guests on to the satisfaction of all stake holders. Mentioning the behalf of his department. Presence of Chief Justice history of election and electorate, he emphasized the of AJK and Chief Justice of AJK High Court is great importance of the democratic form of government. honor for the teachers and students of the Department He lauded the MUST for organizing the seminar of Law of the University, he admitted. He thanked the and hoped that it will raise the awareness level of Chief Election Commissioner for assigning the task the voters. Addressing the participants, the Chief of organizing the seminar to them. He also thanked Election Commissioner said that holding free and fair the participants, particularly the guests for honoring elections was his top priority. He is determined to hold the university with their kind presence. the election in the same manner to meet aspirations of the people of the state. Computerized voters lists Workshops on Essentials of Home Economics will be complied, he added. Every possible measure will be taken to hold the election in a peaceful and The Department of Home Economics organized a transparent manner. He called upon media to highlight workshop on Essentials of Home Economics on the the importance of vote and encourage voters to come 8th August to 8th September and from 19th September out for costing vote on the polling day. Media should to 19th October. Female students of the MUST and help increase the polling turnout through awareness other females from Mirpur participated in the work- campaign, he required. Welcoming the participants shop. The duration of the each workshop was one of the seminar, particularly the Chief Justice of month. The main topics of the workshop were as fol- AJK, Chief Election Commissioner and guests, the lows: Vice Chancellor MUST termed the day of seminar as historic, as both Chief Justice of AJK and Chief • Food & Nutrition Justice of AJK high court are present in the university; • Textile & Clothing it is a great and unique honor for our university. He • Art & Design thanked them for their gracious presence. When such • Family & Human Development Studies

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Lecture on “Importance of Kitchen academicians, social scientists, scholars, students Gardening” and delegates from all over Pakistan as well as from Indian-Occupied Kashmir and Malaysia. Dr. Arshad The Department of Home Economics organized a Ali, Executive Director, HEC was the chief guest of lecture on “Importance of Kitchen Gardening” on the the opening ceremony. Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, 15th November, 2016. The lecture was delivered by Vice Chancellor, MUST, Dr. Shahid Amjad Chaudhry, Mohammad Tahir Masood, Director of Agriculture Rector, Lahore School of Economics, Lahore, Dr. Department of the AJK. The main objectives of the Nilofer Shaikh, Chairperson, HEC Committee for lecture was to create awareness and guidance amongst Social Science and Humanities, and Mr. Muhammad students about kitchen gardening and advantages of Raza Chohan, Director General, Academic Division, organic foods. A number of faculty members and HEC were also present on the occasion. While students participated in the event. addressing the ceremony, Executive Director, HEC, Dr. Arshad Ali reiterated HEC’s commitment to Lecture on “Heart pain (angina) and heart promotion of Social Sciences in the country and attack (myocardial infarction) recognition assured full support to higher education institutions and care of the heart” for this objective. “No society can make progress in a real sense unless Social Sciences knowledge is Department of Biotechnology, Mirpur University integrated in it,” he highlighted. Further he underlined of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur AJK, that where science and technology play vital role in Pakistan has organized a lecture by Col® Dr. Ashiq growth of a country’s economy, the Social Sciences Hussain SI (M) TI (M), Consultant cardiologist ensure integration of a society. HEC pays special Mohi-ud-Din Teaching Hospital, entitled “ Heart attention to promote Social Sciences and facilitate pain (angina) and heart attack (myocardial infarction) Social Scientists in providing viable solutions to recognition and care of the heart” on 26th December, prevailing problems and challenges, he added. HEC 2016. The lecture was arranged in the Conference is considerably increasing Thematic Research Grants Hall, Department of Mechanical Engineering, meant for the purpose every year, he informed. Apart Main Campus, Mirpur University of Science and from its other initiatives, HEC provides scholarships Technology (MUST), Mirpur AJK. Distinguish in Social Sciences under its Fulbright Scholarship guests from Benzair Bhutto Medical College Mirpur, Programme with the USAID. Stressing the need for from different hospitals, Faculty members of different impact-based research for resolution of the prevailing departments of MUST and students were presented problems like terrorism, the Executive Director said during the lecture. About 150 participants attend the that 27 segments have been pointed out during the lecture. Prof. Dr. Maqsood Ahmed Chairperson gave process of finalizing the next Thematic Research introductory talk while Prof. Dr. Rehana Asghar TI, Grant which encompasses national, regional and Dean Faculty of Science gave concluding remarks. international issues. He maintained that it is necessary All the participants take good interest in the lecture to actively engage Social Scientists with the society and participated in detailed discussion with Dr. to get the required impact. Rector, Lahore School Aishaq Hussain at the end of lecture. of Economics, Lahore, Dr. Shahid Amjad Chaudhry highlighted the significance of conference and shed MUST holds 4th Social Science Conference

The Mirpur University of Science and Technology, MUST in collaboration with Higher Education Commission (HEC) organized two-day 4thInternational Social Sciences Conference at the Commission Secretariat, Islamabad. The inauguration ceremony was held on 26th October 2016.The theme of conference was “Regional and International Cooperation: Problems and Prospects 2016”.The conference was attended by Vice Chancellors,

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B.S, M.Phil and PhD Biotechnology session Fall-2016 was organized in the Department of Biotechnology on November 3, 2016. All faculty members of Department of Biotechnology participated in the orientation. Chairman of Department welcome the students and gave presentation about the all the degree programs and facilities in the Department of Biotechnology for the students.

ORIC Organizes Meeting for Potential light on the prevailing situation of the Pakistan. He Investors for Students Projects said the Constitution of Pakistan ensures protection of life and property of masses as well as human The Office of Research, Innovation and rights, provides a huge degree of autonomy to Commercialization (ORIC) of the MUST organized provinces, and stresses supremacy of law in the a meeting with Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chamber country. He revealed the economic issues of the of Commerce and Industry (AJKCCI) and potential country and emphasized provision of fundamental investors from local Auto Industry on 20th March, right to education, employment and social security. 2016 at the AJKCCI. The aim of the meeting was Chairperson, HEC Committee for Social Science and to provide potential investors for the 1st auto vehicle Humanities Dr. Nilofer, hoped that the conference project ‘Single Seat Hybrid Car’ of the Department of will play a key role in presenting possible solutions Mechanical Engineering students. The students from to national challenges. She admired the role of HEC the department presented their proposal to the local in promotion of Social Sciences and its support to investors. The investors shared their knowledge for universities. She also underscored the role of HEC improvements in the car and sign an agreement for Committee for Social Sciences and Humanities. The investment in the field. conference comprises different sessions. The first session entitled “Education, Languages and Peace Prospects in Pakistan” was chaired by Dr. Zahoor-ul- Training Workshop on “Small Business Hassan from LUMS while second session on “Social Start-up and Management” Values and Empowerment of Women in Pakistan” A one day training workshop on Small Business Start- was chaired by Dr. Ali Sajid from University of up and Management was organized by ORIC with Lahore. Sessions for second day include “Business collaboration with SMEDA on 16th November, 2016. Challenges and International Relation”, “Education Experts from ORIC department and SMEDA shared Challenges and Economic Prosperity” and discussions their experiences to start a new business. SMEDA shared on regional and international cooperation. their role in start-up business. More than 90 students and faculty members joined the training workshop

3rd International Conference on New Challenges in Management and Business: Leadership and Organization Dubai Mr. Muhammad Asad to presented his paper in “3rd International Conference on New Challenges in Management and Business: Leadership and Orientation of 1st semester BS, M.Phil and Organization”, organized by University Technology Malaysia and California Institute of Management and PhD Biotechnology session Fall-2016 Technology, Dubai UAE from 2nd to 5th May, 2016. Orientation of newly admitted students of

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Research Collaboration

Indigenous

Name of the Partner Type of Link Department Organization Department of Department of Research collaboration on Cognitive systems at CS&IT Computer Sciences, the faculty level with Department of Computer Punjab University Sciences, Punjab University Lahore. Lahore

Department of Civil UET Taxila and Research collaborations have been developed Engineering UET Lahore with UET Taxila and UET Lahore in research on Concrete types and Aggregate quality etc.

Department of HI-TECH Research collaboration at the faculty level Mathematics University Texila with HI-TECH University Texila.

Department of PIEAS, Islamabad Research collaboration is developed between Biotechnology PIEAS, Islamabad and MUST, Mirpur

Department UET Taxila Research collaboration at the faculty level of Mechanical with UET Taxila Engineering

Foreign Linkages

Name of the Other Foreign Linkages Department Organization University Research collaboration meeting with Engin Ader, Department of th CS&IT Istanbul, Turkey Organizing Committee Chair at 6 Biennial Meeting of the EARLI Special Interest Group 16 on META cognition, Bogazici University Istanbul, Turkey by Mr. Faisal Riaz (A/P) during his conference paper presentation 2014. Department of Birjand University A research linkage has been established with Civil Engineering of Technology, School of Civil Engineering, Birjand University of Birjand, Iran. Technology, Birjand, Iran.

Department of HI-TECH New links with Awantipura University Srinagar have Mathematics University Texila been established.

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Department of Awantipura Collaboration with Dr. Zubair Ahmed, Associate Biotechnology University Srinagar Professor, Visual System Group Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Abrahamson Pediatric Eye Institute University, of Cincinnati, OH, USA in the area of Genomics. Department BTH Sweden, The Department of Electrical Engineering in of Electrical Sultan Qabus collaboration with different universities across the Engineering University Oman. world for conduction of research.BTH Sweden, Sultan Qabus University Oman. Department of Department Collaboration with Department of Veterinary Zoology of Veterinary Parasitology, University of Turin, Italy was Parasitology, established to work on research topic entitled University of “Epidemiology and Characterization of Mange Turin, Italy and Dermatophytes in Livestock of District Chitral Pakistan. Research article is submitted in Journal “Mycology”. Department University of MOU has been signed with Following on the of Mechanical Bradford UK university level: Engineering ,University of University of Bradford UK Bedfordshire UK, Keimyung University of Bedfordshire UK University South Keimyung University South Korea Korea

One day workshop on “Accounting and trends in this important area. More than 110 students Reporting System of MUST” from different departments participated in the training session. Dr. Khurram (Assistant Professor The ORIC organized one day workshop on Mechanical Engineering) was the speaker for said “Accounting and Reporting system of MUST” on training workshop. 3rd August, 2016 for the researchers and faculty members involved in research activities and those One day training workshop on “Writing a faculty members getting internal research project Successful Research Proposal to Get Funding” funding from ORIC. ORIC staff with the help of Treasurer Office MUST trained the researchers about A one day training workshop on “Writing a the reporting and accounting system of MUST. successful research proposal to get funding” was organized by the ORIC on 5th January, 2016 at the One day training workshop on “Guidelines Mechanical Hall, City Campus, MUST. The trainer on Final Year Project Proposal and Thesis Faial Riaz (Assistant Professor CS/IT) helped new Writing” and old researchers to write successful proposals to get funding from ORIC, HEC and other national/ A one day workshop on “Guidelines on Final Year international donors. More than 30 faculty members Project Proposal and Thesis Writing” was organized participated in the workshop. by the ORIC on 2nd November, 2016 at the Mechanical Hall. Thesis writing is an essential task for final year students. It is observed that most of students are not aware of the latest techniques, standards, and

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MOU Signed with Pakistan Electrical Fan for research, development, and commercialization Manufacturing Association (PFMA), Gujrat of new technology in fan industry of Pakistan. The Pakistan PFMA also wishes to work with ORIC, MUST for information sharing, supporting research, The ORIC signed a MOU with Pakistan Electrical Fan development and academic activities at MUST, Manufacturing Association (PFMS) in November, Mirpur. 2016. As the ORIC desires to collaborate with PFMA

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Impact of Quality Assurance in the University

The Quality is the benchmark through which an Quality Enhancement Cell Staff institution can guarantee with confidence and certainty, that the standards of its educational Director provision are being maintained and enhanced. Quality Prof. Munir Ahmed has become an in-expendable part of augmentation E-mail: [email protected] plan of Higher Education espoused by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Deputy Director Mr. Nisar Ahmed Ghorsi The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) is working E-mail: [email protected] in the university since the establishment of the university. The quality of the degree programmes is Assistant Director ascertained through the set criteria and measurable Mr. Muhammad Majid Qureshi standard. Mirpur University of Science and E-mail: [email protected] Technology (MUST), Mirpur is moving ahead on the path of tremendous progress in higher learning sector using human and financial resources. In MUST Retains W-Category in the HEC’s Uni- order to facilitate the access and enhance the quality versity Quality Guide 2016 programs, self assessment system is implemented in the University. The process is directed at rising The Mirpur University of Science and Technology elevating the quality of education compatible to the (MUST) retains W-Category (85-100%) by securing international standards. The Mirpur University of 85.47% in the Pakistan’s most widely read university Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur is a student ranking. The HEC University Guide ranks Pakistani focused University with quality consciousness. All universities in a range of categories including quality the stakeholders including students, teachers and staff assurance, teaching, student-staff ratios, SAR report are committed to achieve excellence, while meeting completion, civic engagements, awareness seminars/ the national and international quality standards. It has workshops and membership of international bodies been fully realized by the management that innovation around the globe. The result is the latest HEC-QAA in teaching, research, learning and management is the league table is success for the MUST. basic requirement of the modern higher education institutions in a globalized world. In this connection, MUST Secured 40th Place in HEC’s Univer- a well-defined quality assurance in both internal and sity Ranking external quality assurance establishment is in place. The university has jumped 11 places (45.319) from QEC Vision (34.423) last year in the Pakistan’s most widely read university ranking. The HEC University Guide ranks ‘’Quality Education for Societal and National Pakistani universities in a range of categories includ- Development through Innovation, Facilitation and ing Quality Assurance, Teaching Quality, Research, Accountability’’ Finance and Facilities, Social Integration/ Communi- ty Development. According to the report the High- QEC Mission er Education Institutions, which are established after 30th June, 2009 and those HEIs provided incomplete data are excluded from the ranking list. Ac- ‘’To Focus on Modern Trends of Globalization in cording to Director General (Statistics Division) of Teaching, Learning and Research for Sustainable HEC, MUST was included in the recent ranking only Academic Development through Autocorrected because of its excellent performance in the Quality Procedure for Quality Improvement in the MUST’’ Assurance Ranking last year.

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Membership of Association/ Networks

Name of Agency Location Membership Status AQPN China Under process INQAAHE Netherland Hague Under process AQAAIW Malaysia Under process Tallories Network USA Active

Accreditation of Programmes from Relevant Councils

Name of Degree Programmes Faculty Name Accreditation Council/ Body B.Sc. Electrical Engineering Engineering Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) B.Sc. Civil Engineering Engineering Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering Engineering Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) B.Sc. Software Engineering Engineering Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) B.Sc. Computer Systems Engineering Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Engineering B.Sc. Electrical Engineering Engineering Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Bachelor/ Master of Business National Business Education Arts Administration Accreditation Council (NBEAC) Pakistan Bar Council (PBC Law Arts Azad Kashmir Bar Council Computer Science & Information National Computing Education Science Technology Accreditation Council (NCEAC) Health & Medical AKSON College of Pharmacy Pakistan Pharmacy Council (PCP) Sciences National Accreditation Council for Education Arts Teaching Education

Major Activities in 2016

Training / Workshops / Meetings attended by QEC

• Participated in a workshop on SAR writing for Departmental Team members at the UMSIT Kotli( Azad Jammu and Kashmir) on 1-11-2016) • Visited HEC Islamabad to discuss the MUST Ranking Parameters of the 2013-14 on 17-2-2016. • Visited the Department of Economics Bhimber Campus on 18-3-2016) • Attend World Quality Day Seminar @ through Video Conferencing Network on 5-4- 2016.

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• Participation in HEC workshop “21st Progress review meeting and workshop of Quality Enhancement Cells, fall under group (II)" on 28,29-4-2016. • Participated in the 4th meeting of ASRB on 11-5-2016.

Training / Workshops / Meetings organized by QEC

• Follow up of Implementation Plan by the QEC of the department of CS&IT on 10-2- 2016 • Follow up of Implementation Plan by the QEC of the MBS on 11-2-2016. • Follow up of Implementation Plan by the QEC of the department of Biotechnology on 12-2-2016 • Follow up of Implementation Plan by the QEC of the department of Law on 16-2- 2016. • Follow up of Implementation Plan by the QEC of Akson College of Pharmacy on 17-2-2016. • Training program regarding preparation of SAR of the department of Electrical (Power) Engineering on 22-1-2016. • Meeting with the Chairperson of the department of Economics and PT members of the department of Electrical Engineering regarding SAR on 3-3-2016. • Visited Bhimber Campus for Evaluation and preparation of SAR on 27-1-2016. • The QEC organized workshop on "program Team members and Assessment Team Members Composition, skills and responsibilities ". on 16-3-2016. • Meeting with the NTC regarding on-line evaluation on 6-6-2016. • The QEC staff meeting regarding online evaluation process on 7-6-2016. • The QEC organized training session of DEO for online Evaluation of Faculty of En- gineering on 21-3-2016. • The QEC organized training of DEO for online Evaluation of Faculty of Science on 24-3-2016. • The QEC organized training of DEO for online Evaluation of Faculty of Arts on 31- 3-2016.

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QEC Annual Meeting 2016 was designed for the non-teaching staff of BPS 1 to 20 of the MUST as well as from the surrounding QEC Annual meeting was held in the conference universities/colleges to promote good governance room at the City Campus on 28th May, 2016. The Vice on campus and promote coordination among the Chancellor Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman chaired the stakeholders. The participants were divided in 4.Over meeting. All HODs, Deans, Directors and Principal all 36 sessions were conducted. Diverse topics such Officers attended the meeting. as good governance, leadership & administration skills, quality assurance, observance of traffic rules Deputy Director, Mr. Muhammad Majid Qureshi, and road safety, ethical behavior, team work, finance, recited the holy verses of the Quran. Director QEC auditing, reporting, IT/Computer skills, technical MUST, Mr. Munir Ahmed gave the Inaugural remarks writing, office management, intradepartmental and opened the house for discussion. Deputy Director, communication were covered. Nisar Ahmed Gorsi, presented the QEC Annual progress report 2015-16. The purpose of this meeting Prof. Dr. Habib ur-Rehman, Vice Chancellor, MUST was to facilitate the faculty and students, practice the was the Chief Guest at the opening session. Addressing quality standards to assure the quality education in the participants, he appreciates the role of the QEC in the university. organizing HEC training programs for enhancing the professional skills of the administrative staff. He also Second Indigenous On-Campus Training thanked the HEC for sponsoring such workshops at (IOT) Workshop the MUST Mirpur and hoped that the event would be very fruitful for the institution. He urge the participants The second Indigenous On-Campus Training (IOT) to avail this opportunity for enhancing their skills workshop was held at the Mirpur University of through interactive and informative sessions of the Science and Technology from the 8th to the 21st workshop by sharing ideas and learning from each November, 2016. This capacity building workshop other experiences.

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Total Number of Programs and SAR’s (Completed)

Rubric Executive Department Program SAR AT Repot Report Summary BS Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Biotechnology M. Phil Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC PhD Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC BS Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC M.Sc Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Botany M Phil Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC PhD Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC BSCS Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC

CS&IT BSIT Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC MSCS Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC MCS Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC BS Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC

Mathematics M.Sc Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC M. Phil Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC PhD Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC M.Sc Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Chemistry M Phil Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC PhD Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC M.Sc Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Physics M Phil Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC PhD Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC M.Sc Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Zoology M Phil Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Electrical B.S.c Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Engineering M.Sc Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Power Engineering B.S.c Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC

Mechanical B.S.c Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Engineering M.Sc Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC B.S.c Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Civil Engineering M.Sc Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Computer System B.S.c Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Engineering M.Sc Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC

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Software B.S.c Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Engineering Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC B.S.c Electrical Mirpur Institute of Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Technology Technology B.S.c Civil Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Technology BS Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Economics M.Sc Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Law BA-LLB(Hons) Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC

Institute of Islamic M.A Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Studies M. Phil Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC English M.A Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC M.A Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC Education M.Phil Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC BBF (Hons) Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC BBA (Hons) Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC MUST Business MBA (3.5) Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC School MBA (1.5) Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC MS Prepared Submitted Submitted Submitted to VC

QEC Future Plans

• Implementation of Self-Assessment procedure in all academic programs being offered by the university/HEIs. • Shift the manual Evaluation system (Student Course Evaluation, Student Teacher Evaluation and Teacher Course Evaluation) to Online Evaluation System. • IPE Review Visit • MS/M.Phil/PhD Programs review visits • Hiring New staff in QEC office

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Faculty Development Programmes

Investing in human resources, specifically the faculty and staff has been flagship initiative of the MUST. From inception the MUST have generously investing in the human resource development by awarding scholarships to its faculty and staff members. The MUST itself providing funds and also alternative resources tapped through institutional arrangements developed with different universities and organizations providing scholarships such as the HEC, Fulbright Scholarship Program, Commonwealth Scholarships, merit award offered by the foreign universities.

The detail and progress of each of the projects regarding the HRD component is given below:

Name of Project PC-I Provision Return Scholars Remarks Up-Gradation of 1. 20 Slots for Ph.D 05 scholars have Against 50 slots, 34 scholars University College of (Full Foreign) completed study are on board. Out of which 5 Engineering & Technology under this project and have completed their study and into Mirpur University 2. 10 Slots for Ph.D joined the MUST. serving in the MUST, while of Science & Technology (Local + Foreign) 21 scholars are studying in (MUST), Mirpur different universities of the world. Remaining 08 scholars 3. 20 Slots for MS Full are in process. Remaining slots Foreign will be advertised and slots will be filled

Scholars Pursuing Higher Studies

The University has provided ample opportunities to its faculty members for higher studies in the national and international HEIs. The department-wise details of these scholars are as following:

Civil Engineering Name University Degree Scholarship Year of Title Type Completion Mr. Imtiaz Ahmed University of Nottingham, UK Ph.D Full Foreign 2020 Mr. Waqas Anwar UET Taxila, PK Ph.D Split 2019 Mr. Israr-ul-Haq UET Taxila, PK Ph.D Split 2019

Computer Systems Engineering Name University Degree Scholarship Year of Title Type Completion Mr. Muhammad Umari Memorial University, Canada Ph.D Full Foreign 2018 Javaid Ilam Sindhu Mr. Muhammad Abuzar Memorial University, Canada Ph.D Full Foreign 2020 Mr. Hafeez Ahmed Aarhus University, Denmark MS Full Foreign 2018 Mr. Abdul Majeed University of Alberta, Canada MS Full Foreign 2018

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English Name University Degree Scholarship Year of Title Type Completion Ms. Sehrish Shafi University of York, UK Ph.D Full Foreign 2018

Electrical Engineering (Electronic + Telecom) Name University Degree Scholarship Year of Title Type Completion Mr. Omer Sher Uppsala University, Sweden Ph.D Full Foreign 2020 Mr. Imran Aziz Uppsala University, Sweden Ph.D Full Foreign 2020

Electrical Engineering (Power) Name University Degree Title Scholarship Year of Type Completion Mr. Zafar Ali Khan University of Birmingham Ph.D Full Foreign 2019 Mr. Adil Amin University of Malaya MS Full Foreign 2017 Mr. Muhammad Usman University of Malaya MS Full Foreign 2017 Mr. Zeeshan Munir Concordia University, Canada MS Full Foreign In process Mr. Ishtiaq Hassn Uppsala University Sweden Ph.D Erasmus 2017 Wani Mundas Mr. Hassn Ali Bhatti Uppsala University Ph.D Erasmus 2019 Mundas Sweden Mr. Wahab Ali Gulzar USA Ph.D Full Bright 2018 Scholarship

Bio-Technology Name University Degree Title Scholarship Year of Type Completion Mr. Zeeshan Shamim University of Birmingham Ph.D Full Foreign 2018

CS & IT Name University Degree Title Scholarship Year of Type Completion Mr. Iftekhar Ahmed University of Malaya, Ph.D Full Foreign 2020 Ms. Sabeen Zaib University of Bedfordshire, UK Ph.D Split 2021 Ms. Mehreen Shakoor Coventry University, UK MS Full Foreign Completed Ms.Nabila Karamat Coventry University, UK MS Full Foreign Completed

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Education Name University Degree Title Scholarship Year of Type Completion Mr. Haroona Qurban Zhejiang University, China Ph.D Full Foreign 2018

Mathematics Name University Degree Title Scholarship Year of Type Completion Mr. Kalim-ul-Haq Tariq Huazhong University, China Ph.D Full Foreign 2018 Mr. Muhmmad Rahman Norwegian University, Norway Ph.D Split 2018

Mechanical Engineering Name University Degree Title Scholarship Year of Type Completion

Mr. Uqab Munir Butt Huazhong University, China Ph.D Full Foreign 2019

Mr. Muhmmad Anser University of Roma Tre, Italy Ph.D Split 2019 Bashir Mr. Muhammad Sajid Eastern Mediterranean MS Full Foreign 2018 Khan University, Turkey

Scholars Join after Completing Higher Studies

Following faculty members have joined their respective departments after successful completion of their higher studies:

Name of Faculty Member Degree Title Country

Engr. Dr. S Hassan M. Jafri Ph.D Sweden Engr. Dr. Ilyas Menhas Ph.D China Engr. Dr. Majid Mumtaz Ph.D Uk Engr. Dr. Waqar Aslam Ph.D Uk Engr. Sohaib Manzoor MS Uk Engr. Umer Arif Khan MS USA Dr. Yameen Youns Ph.D China Mr. Taufeeq-ur-Rehman MS China

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Pre-Service and In-Service Professional by ORIC . The aim of organizing this workshop was Development Program to guide the faculty members for preparing successful project proposals to national and international organizations for research funding. The Vice Workshop Organizes on “Leadership for Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman was the Chief Engineers and Technical Managers” Guest of the event. While addressing the event, he said that the University is committed to providing quality The Mirpur University of Science and Technology higher education and taking important measures to in collaboration with the Pakistan Engineering improve the quality of education. He further said three Council organized one day Continuing Professional research projects, worth Rs. 13.808 million are being Development (CPD) workshop titled, “Leadership undertaken in different Departments of the University for Engineers and Technical Managers”. and 108 research papers are published by the faculty during the last year in the journals of international repute. University provides Rs. 10 million to the ORIC for different research projects. The Vice Chancellor emphases the need for learning writing good research projects and every faculty members to write more research projects to get more funding. He hoped that the faculty members and students will take maximum benefit of the facilities and publish more research papers and also peruse more research projects. Deans, Chairperson, Faculty Members and Students from different departments participated in the event.

The workshop was jointly planned by the Public Works Workshop on Project Procurement and Department Building Division, GoAJK, Department Contract Management of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering of MUST-PEC organized one day Continuing the MUST. The workshop was directed at training Professional Development (CPD) workshop titled, engineers and technical managers to implement “Project Procurement and Contract Management” on comprehensive leadership management systems at 25th November 2016. The Public Works Department their workplaces, to deal with the complex, leading Building Division, GoAJK and ASHRAE, MUST, issues that can occur in the day-to-day realities of organized the workshop. Engr. Prof. Dr. Atta Ullah leading and managing an organization. Prof. Dr. Ali Shah was the Resource person of the workshop. Sajid of the Department of Mechanical Engineer Dr. Shah laid focus on developing the concepts of UET, Lahore was the resource person. Engr. Inam-ul- engineers about the project procurement and contract Haq from the Department of Public Works Building management. He also explained basic concepts related Division was the focal person. Engr. Waqas Anwar, to the project management, contract administration Lecturer of the Department of Civil Engineering and Engr. Haroon Mushtaq, Junior lecturer of the Department of Mechanical Engineering were the coordinators of the workshop. The participants share their experiences and termed the workshop as a learning opportunity.

Workshop on “Writing a Successful Research Proposal

A one day workshop titled, “Writing a Successful Research Proposal for Get Funding” was organized

60 Faculty Development and prices escalations etc. He also briefed the closing ceremony. Prof. Dr. Hamid Zaman, from participants about the selection of appropriate Boston USA and Dr. Muhammad Qasim and Dr. project procurement methods and comprehensive Abdullah, from Korea were the international resource procurement documentation which is critical to the persons of the event. success of all engineering projects. The Dean, Faculty of Engineering MUST, Prof. Dr. M. Riaz Moghal Participation in “Hands on Training on was the focal person of the workshop. Engr.Inam-ul- Advanced Analytical Techniques” Haq from the Department of Public Works (Building Division) and Engr. Haroon Mushtaq, Advisor Dr. Muhammad Aslam and Dr. Shahid Aziz ASHRAE, were the coordinators of the workshop. participated in the five days workshop on “Hands More than 200 participants mainly from academia on Training on Advanced Analytical Techniques” and different departments of the GoAJK, as well as from 18th to 22nd January 2016. The workshop was different organizations from the industry attended the organized by Chemistry Division, Directorate of workshop. The participants share their experiences Science at PINSTECH, Islamabad, Pakistan. and termed the workshop as the learning opportunity. Genetic Programming Workshop Participation in Training Workshop on Renewable Energy Power Generation A Workshop on “Genetic Programming (GP)” was organized by AKCS on the 8th December, Engr. Dr. Khuram Pervez participated in Training 2016. Chairman department of Computer Systems Workshop on “Renewable Energy Power Generation Engineering, Dr. Muhammad Waqar Aslam delivered and its integration into power grid” from 4th to 23rd a lecture on Genetic Programming methods and its July, 2016 at North China Electric Power University. implementation. The Genetic Programming (GP) is a technique whereby computer programs are encoded Unity 3d Game Development as a set of genes that are then modified (evolved) using an evolutionary algorithm. It is an application A three-day workshop on “Unity 3d Game of (for example) genetic algorithms where the space Development” was organized by the department of of solutions consists of computer programs. The CSE Computer Lab of CSE department from 25th to 27th results are computer programs able to perform well May, 2016. Mr. Husnain, alumni of CSE department, in a predefined task. who is a CEO of company in gaming sector, was the resource person of the workshop. Game Development Participation in “International Conference of has earned a space in the growing market of software Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Biomaterials development. Students from different departments (ICBBB-2016)” were participated in the workshop. A working game was designed and students were given the opportunity A three days international conference on “International to perform individually. Conference of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Biomaterials (ICBBB-2016)” was organized Participation in 41st International Nathiagali by Department of Biochemistry, University of Summer College Agriculture Faisalabad from 22nd to 24th February, 2016. Mr. Raja Tahir Mahmood, from Department of The 41st International Nathiagali Summer College Biotechnology, MUST participate in the conference. was organized in National Centre for Physics (NCP), He presented an oral and poster presentations in Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad from 25th to the conference and won the first prize for poster 30th July, 2016. Dr. Imran Ali and Mr. Raja Tahir presentation competition. Dr. Wolfgang Baltus: Mahmood from the Department of Biotechnology Advisor for Biorefinery Concepts at PRECISE Corp, MUST attended the event. More than 150 participants Bangkok, Thailand ,Dr. Xie Jiang: Institute of Agro- from all over the Pakistan attended the Summer products Processing Science and Technology of College. President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS) , Mr. Mamnoon Hussain was the chief guest of the China ,Dr. Tanweer Ahmad Lincoln Hospital, UK and

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar, American University The Linux Operating System of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE were the important guests. A workshop was organized by Arfa Karim Computing society on Linux operating system for the students Participation in Workshop on Promoting all over the campus to learn open source operating Institutional Collaboration system and get awareness of the basics of Linux operating system. The workshop was organized A Workshop was organized by the HEC for on 9th March 2016. Mr. Waqas Riaz, from CSE Development of Institutional Collaboration with department conducted this workshop. The Linux the European Union Countries under the program open source operating system, or Linux OS, is a Erasmus Programme: “Promoting Institutional freely distributable, cross platform operating system Collaboration” for funding the students for higher based on Unix that can be installed on PCs, laptops, studies. Dr. Rashida Hussain, Chairperson of the net books, mobile and tablet devices, video game Department of Mathematics participated in the event. consoles, servers, supercomputers and more. The workshop was held on the 9th December, 2016 at Islamabad. Participation in “The 17th International Pure Mathematics Conference 2016” Participation in “13th Biennial International Conference on Recent Advances and The 17th International Pure Mathematics Conference Challenges in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry 2016 (17th IPMC 2016) was held in Margalla and Biotechnology” Hotel, Islamabad on the 5th to 7th August 2016.The Chairperson of the Department of Mathematics, The Centre for Advanced Drug Research, COMSATS Dr. Rashida Hussain along with Dr. Asghar Ali Abbottabad in collaboration with Pakistan Society participated in the conference. They presented their of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB) papers on topics “Behavior of Mathematical Model organized three days international conference for Solute Kinetics in Low & High Hemodialysis from 25th to 27th August, 2016. Mr. Raja Tahir patients” and The Mathematical Model for the Mahmood, and Rashid Ahmed, from Department Baroreceptor Dynamic respectively. of Biotechnology, MUST Mirpur AJK attend the conference. Mr. Raja Tahir Mahmood present paper Achievements of Foreign Faculty on topic “Biodegradation of disperse textile dyes by indigenously isolated Dadaelea dickinsii IEBL-2 Currently there is no Foreign Faculty member in and study of lignolytic enzymes”. The conference the MUST. was attended by Prof. Dr. Hamid Zaman, Boston University USA and Prof. Dr. Irfan, University of Illusions, USA, Dr. Jean, CANADA and many renowned scientists from Pakistan. More than 350 participants from different universities of Pakistan participated in the event.

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Basic Enrolment

At present, the total number of students enrolled under different academic programmes with MUST is 4999. The detail is as given below:

Sr. No. Name of Department Total 1 Civil Engineering 369 2 Electrical Engineering 407 3 Power Engineering 185 4 Mechanical Engineering 339 5 Computer Systems Engineering 290 6 Electrical Technology 115 7 Civil Technology 0 8 Software Engineering 190 9 Biotechnology 206 10 Zoology 348 11 Chemistry 142 12 Physics 130 13 Mathematics 283 14 Botany 235 15 CS&IT 606 16 MUST Business School 578 17 Economics 85 18 English 90 19 Islamic Studies 148 20 Home Economics 55 21 Education 88 22 Law 135 23 Health & Medical Sciences 237 Total 5261

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Equity

All the applicants have a fair and open access to admission process. The students may apply on the normal or reserved seats as the case may be. Once admitted, all the students are treated impartially to benefit from every type of facilities available in the University.

Gender-wise Student Enrollment Detail

Sr. No. Name of Department Enrolment Total Male Female 1 Civil Engineering 362 7 369 2 Electrical Engineering 360 47 407 3 Power Engineering 174 11 185 4 Mechanical Engineering 331 8 339 5 Computer Systems Engineering 226 64 290 6 Electrical Technology 115 0 115 7 Civil Technology 0 0 0 8 Software Engineering 152 38 190 9 Biotechnology 41 165 206 10 Zoology 30 318 348 11 Chemistry 23 119 142 12 Physics 51 79 130 13 Mathematics 102 181 223 14 Botany 33 202 235 15 CS&IT 405 201 606 16 MUST Business School 454 124 578 17 Economics 18 67 85 18 English 17 73 90 19 Islamic Studies 66 82 148 20 Home Economics 0 55 55 21 Education 40 48 88 22 Law 87 48 135 23 Health and Medical Sciences 136 101 237 Total 3223 2038 5261

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Gender-Wise Students Ratio

Male Female Total

Faculty of Engineering Gender-Wise Students Detail

Software Engineering

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Faculty of Science Gender-Wise Students Detail

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Botany

Mathematics female Physics Male Chemistry

Zoology

Biotechnology

Faculty of Arts Gender-Wise Students Detail

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Home Economics Female Male Islamic Studies

English

Economics

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Employability

The degree programmes are designed to cater for the need of business community to provide them with talented workforce. The University has initiated graduate and post-graduate programmes so that the passing out graduates may have ample opportunity to gain employment in their field of study. The University is not just focused on providing employability rather effectively takes the responsibility to provide the youth with an alternate course of action that is to approach entrepreneurship, In this regard, they can become the ones who provide employment. The impact of entrepreneurship on society is recorded to be far greater in spearheading social change. MUST in education sector is regarded as the prime force responsible for bringing social change within AJK. This position is earned and the same esteem is inculcated in graduates. MUST recognizes the diverse requirements of the society, henceforth offers MS and Ph.D. degrees to further perform and enhance role as a catalyst in bringing about the social change.

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University- Enterprise and Industry Links ity academic services but also offers career services that include employment opportunities ,professional The University is in close contact with local and grooming and counseling to its students and alumni. distant industries for student’s internships. Manager University Industrial Linkage, ORIC is responsible Students are referred to different industries/ organiza- for carrying out these duties. Currently we have close tions for the purpose. Internship and Placement office linkage with WAPDA, Environmental Protection MUST in collaboration with ORIC guides students in Agency (Mirpur Zone), Public Works Department this regards. Placement bureau of the University per- (Highway & Building), Mirpur Development Author- form following Duties. ity etc. Our students have got training in these pres- tigious departments and many other known organiza- • Maintain records of student’s internships. tions of the country. • Maintain alumni records of graduating students. An office of Research, Innovation and Commercial- • Provide information to the graduates about the ization (ORIC) develops contacts with industries op- jobs in their area of interest. erating in the Mirpur (AJK) for university-industry • Maintain record of Industrial linkages. linkages programme.

Technology Incubation Centre Student Guardian Councils

The ORIC is currently working on establishment of The Guardian Councils have been formed in each de- Technology Incubation Center. The proposed mission partment of the University. Each Council is headed by of the incubator is to stimulate the establishment and one faculty member and consists of 15-20 students. growth of technology-based start-up companies and The council discussed and resolved student’s prob- other compatible businesses. By fulfilling this mis- lems at its level and forwards the issue to the Dean, sion, the incubator would contribute for job creation, Chairman or Registrar if required. and provide for enhanced economic health to the region. Student Counseling Corner

The technology business incubator would provide The University has formed Student Counseling Cor- new and emerging technology and compatible busi- ner to help students chose their career and prepare nesses with an environment that would support their them for practical life besides sorting out problems start-up phase and increase their likelihood of success. they may face during their academic life in the uni- The proposed incubator includes facility space, flex- versity. For counseling and guidance of students for ible leases, shared use of common office equipment, their future studies and endorse one faculty member direct business assistance and guidance, mentoring, and the assistant is remain available in the office networking to capital, and other technical resources. during working hours. A network of existing resources in the community would be developed to support incubator client needs. Graduate Placement Bureau

Approximately six to ten clients at a time would be Graduate Placement Bureau office is currently work- served within the incubator. The facility, proposed ing for Strengthening and Promoting the MUST at 15,000 square feet, would include a mix of office Graduates. Enabling the MUST graduates to become and lab space. This business plan recommends the in- job providers; developing businesses, setting setup cubator be sited at a prime location of Mirpur AJK. spin off companies securing placements in national Alternate sites within the university campus are also and international job markets. under consideration. Career Counseling Centre Internship and Placement Office Students’ career counseling centre has been MUST remain committed in providing not only qual- established, which provides guidance in all matters

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from admission to job placement at the end of their only made possible as a result of the belief the worthy study programmes. The University has maintained a Vice Chancellor MUST had put in the NTC. fund for the welfare of the students. The tuition fee of those students whose father/guardian dies during their NTC has developed software for the automation of course of study will be waived off. The centre is open computerized driving license issuance and arranged to all students including those who wish to change or all the hardware for highly secure printing of driving leave their courses and graduates especially first year. licenses. This automated system has already produced Counseling service helps students acquire personal more than 50000 driving licenses for the authority skills, self-knowledge and psychological resources having a number of security features. This founding which will enhance their university learning in terms initiative will benefit the people of District Mirpur, of developing their full potential as students and who expect better services from the Govt. of AJK. emotionally healthy members of the community. In the first phase, it was implemented in District Mirpur. Later on the same system was implemented Service Cards for Ministers – Services & in District Bhimber. In the third phase the system General Administration Department, has been extended to District Kotli as well. NTC is Government of AJ&K constantly working for further improvements and adjustments in the project as well as exploring the The Mirpur University of Science and Technology new services which can be provided to AJK-Police. (MUST), extended its support to the Services and General Administration Department, Government of MUST 1st International Conference on AJK to produce top of the line service cards for the Business and Management Research 2015 honorable ministers. Realizing the critical security requirements of the project, MUST produced and The Mirpur University of Science and Technology delivered highly secure service cards embedded with (MUST), Mirpur organizes the 1st International latest security features. Conference during 29th to 30th October, 2015. The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, H.E. Sardar The product was made available for Services and Muhammad Yaqoob Khan was the chief guest at General Administration Department free of cost the inauguration ceremony of the conference. Dr. as a gesture of goodwill on the advice of the Vice Ishrat Hussain, Director/ Dean, IBA Karachi, Vice Chancellor. Chancellors of public sector universities of AJK, District Administration, Faculty & Administrative Automated Driving License Issuance System staff of the MUST, prominent citizens and – A Turmkey Solution for Police Department, representatives of the print and electronic media Government of AJ&K participated in the inauguration ceremony.

The Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST) is in an agreement with the Driving Licensing Authority (DVLA), Azad Jammu and Kashmir Police, District Mirpur AJK to work together to achieve the objective of issuance of the computerized driving license. This strategic initiative was guided by the vision of Malik Khuda Bakhsh Awan, Inspector General of Police Azad Jammu and Kashmir and is supported by Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, Vice Chancellor, Mirpur University of Science and Technology.

NTC under its Public Sector Projects portfolio launched Automated Driving License Issuance System for AJK Police, Mirpur in March 2015. The successful launch of the project in a very short span of time was

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conference. Holding of an international conference of this stature was not an easy adventure, he added. The Vice chancellor said MUST was established in 2009 and in short span of time has developed tremendously. Organizing a conference of international level is one of the examples of its performance. Credit for the achievements of the university goes to the Deans, Directors, Chairpersons and Faculty members of the university, he admitted. The Higher Education Institutions play significant role in the development of the nation, he added. He hoped that the faculty members and students will take maximum benefit of the facilities and publish more research papers and Addressing the inaugural session the President of also peruse research projects. The aim of our research Azad Jammu and Kashmir, H.E. Sardar Muhammad should be for seeking solutions to local issues and Yaqoob Khan congratulated the Vice Chancellor, best utilization of indigenous resources directed at Faculty members, Administrative Staff for organizing the development of the State, the Vice Chancellor the conference in a befitting manners. The president stated. The MBS is one of the important institutes of thanked Dr. Ishrat Husain, Former Governor State the University. He appreciated Director of the MUST Bank of Pakistan, Dean and Director IBA Karachi, Business School, Mr. Dr. Khalique and his team for Prof. Dr. Hassan Sohaib Murad, Rector University of their efforts towards developing their school. The Management Technology, Lahore, Prof. Dr. Akthar developed nation earned respect by focusing on Baloch, Vice Chancellor Benazir Bhutto Shaheed higher education, he added. As the Universities are University, Lyari, Karachi, Prof. Dr. Haleem Khan, blessing for the society and the nation, we should Vice Chancellor Azad Jammu and Kashmir Women respect our educational institutions, he demanded. University Bagh, Prof. Dr. Zia-ul-Haq Yousafzai, Vice Chancellor Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University for their MUST Business School Organizes Marketing participation in the conference. He acknowledges Gala the extra ordinary contribution of Dr. Ishrat Hussain for the development of the country as governor of The ‘MUST Marketing Gala’ was organized by the State Bank of Pakistan and as an expert in the field. MUST Business School during April 11-12, 2016 Our country is facing serious challenges in the field at the City Campus. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. of business and management due to deviation from Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman was the chief guest at the basic rules of business and lack of relevant education, inauguration ceremony. The aim of the event was to he remarked. He appreciates the Vice Chancellor and provide practical exposure to the students and genial organizers for holding the international conference in environment to the local business community and the Mirpur. The faculty members and students will take students of university for interaction and discuss new benefit of the conference, he hoped. Addressing the business ideas. Manufactures of Local and national conference the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Habib-ur- brands were provided stalls for their promotional Rehman extended warm welcome to the participants, in particular Dr. Ishrat Husain, Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Dean and Director IBA Karachi, the Prof. Dr. Hassan Sohaib Murad, Rector University of Management Technology, Lahore, Prof. Dr. Akthar Baloch, Vice Chancellor Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Lyari, Karachi, Prof. Dr. Haleem Khan, Vice Chancellor AJK Women University Bagh, Prof. Dr. Zia-ul-Haq Yousafzai, Vice Chancellor Mohi-ud- Din Islamic University (AJK). He also thanked the president for taking time out for the inauguration of the

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activities. The local business community including, community. He further said that Pakistani youth have Toyota Azad Motor, FAW, Honda Empire, Azad Mega huge potential and talent that must be exploited with Mart, Nafees, Sultana Boutique, Habib Bank, Meezan right policies for the economic development of the Bank, Rafia Boutique, Trend Setterz, Zaiqa Restaurant, country. The students should work hard with high level Chamber of Commerce and Industries and many of motivation and devotion as there are no shortcuts others participated in the event. While addressing the in life to success, he added. The Marketing Gala was event the Vice Chancellor appreciated the efforts of attended by the Deans, Chairpersons/ Directors, faculty the students, faculty members and Director MUST members and large body of the students. Prominent Business School, Mr. Dr. Muhammad Khalique for citizens, noted journalists and representatives of the organizing the event in the university. He said this will press and electronic media also attended the event and provide opportunity to the students for exchanging gave it full coverage in local and national media. their business plans and ideas to the local business

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Pakistan Educational Research Network it is often called an integrated Campus Management (PERN) Enhancement System. MUST is in an agreement with COMSAT for the deployment of CMS in the MUST. NTC PERN - Pakistan Education and Research Network is staff is coordinating and regulating the deployment a national research and education network of Pakistan process. So far CMS is 60% completed and have been which connects educational and research institutions implemented in the University. The MUST Faculty of the country. PERN focuses on collaborative have been using the Campus Management System research, knowledge sharing, resource sharing, and which was implemented in 2015 admission intake. distance learning by connecting people through the University is intending to achieve the successful use of intranet and internet resources. MUST is a implementation of rest of the modules of the project part of this network with a bandwidth capability of as soon as possible. 100 Mbps that fulfills the basic requirement of all the departments. However, NTC is to increase the Digital Library Access bandwidth to 160 Mbps to further improve the user experience. This network is also used by VEPP The MUST Digital Library (DL) facility provides (Virtual Education Project of Pakistan) to offer researchers the access to international scholarly courses taught by renowned professors around the literature based on electronic (online) delivery, globe. providing access to high quality, peer-reviewed journals, databases, articles and e-books across a wide range of disciplines. The e-books support programme Video Conferencing Events allows researchers to access most of the important Video Conferencing is an interactive mode of text and reference books electronically in a variety communication with both video and voice relayed of subject areas. Around 75,000 number of electronic in real time, which enables the virtual presence of content has been made available to the faculty and people so that interaction can take place as if they are students through the Digital Library Programme. present in person. Each user needs video conferencing equipment (video capturing and transmitting Web Portal device, microphone, and broadband connection) for participation in video conferencing. Users see and The MUST has an interactive website which displays hear each other in real-time, allowing interactive all the latest news regarding university affairs. MUST conversation which is normally not possible with website has the facility for the students/applicants voice-only communication. MUST has video to download different academic forms. The website conferencing hall with a capacity of 40 participants also has ELMS portal access to download free of cost at a time for any video conference event. This facility software provided by HEC and the Microsoft. has been used for many events held in the year 2016- 17. Optimization of Online Admission System

Campus Management System (CMS) The Online admission system was developed and Deployment implemented in 2015 to facilitate the students from the remote areas to apply for admission. A Campus Management System (CMS) is an IT Undergraduate and graduate online admissions were system that covers all the business and operational handled successfully using online admission system. processes within the areas of studying and teaching This system is currently under redesign phase and at a university. Student’s application, enrollment or MUST intends to offer online admissions in a more conducting classes and examination are component convenient way of CMS. The software supports all crucial components of the Student Life Cycle. Since it brings together many different functions in one system and consistently provides all data in a collective database,

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MUST Sports Week 2016

The Directorate Sports organized the Annual sports week 2016. The inaugural ceremony was held on 28th April, 2016 at the City Campus. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Habib-ur- Rehman, was the Chief Guest at the inaugural ceremony. The proceeding was started with recitation of Holy Quran, followed by Naat and National Anthems of Pakistan followed by the AJK. Students from all departments of the university participated in the inauguration ceremony. The Director Sports, Mr. Abid Hussain, presented the schedule of the Inter-Departmental Sports activities. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the Vice Chancellor said that the aim of organizing these events in the MUST was to providing opportunities to our students for participating in sports of their choice. Sports bring smile, he remarked. The university will continue developing sports facilities to international standards, he added. He erg students to learn and practice the human values of high level like teamwork, sportsmanship, physical strength and tolerance through sports. Deans, Directors, Chairperson, Faculty members and students from different departments participated in the event. The closing ceremony of the Inter-Departmental Sports Week was held on the 15th May, 2016. The Dean Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Riaz Moghal, Dean Faculty of Science, Prof. Dr. Rehana Asghar and Dean Faculty of Arts, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar Ahmad was the Chief Guests at the ceremony. Students from all departments participated in the following sports.

Name of Event Winner Department Runner Up Department

Cricket (Male) MUST Business School AKSON College of Pharmacy

Football (Male) MUST Business School Department of Law & Education

Volleyball (Male) Department of Electrical Engineering Department of System Engineering

Badminton(Male) Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering

Table Tennis (Male) MUST Business School Department of Electrical Engineering

Cricket(Female) Department of Zoology Department of Electrical Engineering

Badminton(Female) Department of Economics AKSON College of Pharmacy

Tug of War Department of Mathematics Department of CS&IT

Hockey Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Law & Education

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Participation in “HEC Intervarsity Athletes thanked them for their participation. The university Championship 2016-17” has enhanced sports facilities, he informed. We consider sport activities as part of academic functions The HEC Intervarsity Athletes Championship 2016- and wish to develop our students in the sports of their 17 was held on 23rd to 26th November, 2016 at choice. The participants appreciated the contribution COMSATS, Islamabad. The boys and girls teams of the university in bringing up sports activities. from the MUST actively participated in the said event. They requested the Vice Chancellor for expanding the sports facilities to the students of the affiliated Participation in “HEC Intervarsity Zone “F colleges. The Vice Chancellor agreed in principle and Cricket Championship 2016-17” asked the Director Sports to work out the modalities. The Director Sports, Mr. Abid Hussain, presented the The HEC Intervarsity Zone “F” Cricket Championship schedule of the Inter Collegiate Sports activities for 2016-17 was held on the 29th November at University the year 2016-17.The Sports Committee approved the of Agriculture, Faisalabad. The students from schedule of different sports activities. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, University of Central Punjab (UCP), University of Sargodha, Participation in “Pakistan International University of Lahore, Beacon University of Lahore, Series Badminton Tournament” Lahore School of Economics and MUST participated in the championship. Mr. Rashid Mehmood (PET) of the Directorate of Sports was selected as Technical Official Pakistan International Series Badminton Tournament. It is a great honour for the MUST as well as for the AJK. The said tournament was held on the 18thSeptember to 1st October, 2016 in Pakistan. Teams from different countries like Canada, Iraq, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Syria and Pakistan participated in the tournament.

Participation in “HEC Intervarsity Zone F Championship 2016-17” Second Sports Committee Meeting The HEC Intervarsity Zone “F” Championship The Directorate Sports MUST organized Second 2015-16 was held on 10th December 2015 to 5th Sports Committee Meeting. The meeting was held April 2016 at different universities of HEC Zone on the 5th December, 2016 at the Conference Hall, F. The students from the MUST participated in City Campus. The Vice Chancellor chaired the the championship. Following are the details of meeting. The meeting was started with the recitation events in which MUST participated. of few verses from the Holy Quran. The Director Sports requested the Vice Chancellor for his remarks. The Vice Chancellor welcomed the participants and

Event Date Venue Basketball 10-12-2015 University of Sargodha Table Tennis 21-03-2016 University of Central Punjab Volleyball 12-03-2016 Imperial College of Business , Lahore Badminton 24-03-2016 University of Agriculture Faisalabad Rock Climbing 5-04-2016 IIU, Islamabad

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Strengthening and Up-gradation acquisition of physical assets.

It is out vision to provide the education that will Procurement of Lab Equipment enable our students become future leaders in their respective field of study as well as inculcating in them As the MUST is a Science and Technology university, human values of highest level to promote a peaceful laboratory equipments are prime importance. Every and harmonious society for global fraternity. We have year we spend significant budget on procurement of a mission to secure long-term financial sustainability laboratory equipment for the faculties of Engineering, and sustaining the level of capital investment Technology and Sciences. Rs. 43.450 million were necessary to achieve its academic objectives; and spent on purchase of laboratory equipment in the FY operating at the highest levels of efficiency, reducing 2015-16 and in the FY 2014-15 again Rs. 42million overheads and eliminating waste. Since inception of spent on purchase of laboratory Equipment. MUST the MUST in 2009, we have been regularly procuring made procurement of Rs. 11million for laboratory all required physical assets e.g. lab equipment, Equipment of Civil Engineering and Resonant office equipment, office and class room furniture, IT Column Test Apparatus, Unconfined Testing equipment, plant and machinery under development Apparatus and Front Loading Odometers are major project (UCET into MUST) and recurring budget. In equipment purchased. Two-Shaft Gas Turbine, Free the beginning all procurement had been made through and Forced Vibration Apparatus, Torsional Vibration decentralized procurement strategy to get quick Apparatus are purchased for Mechanical Engineering results at the end user side but in Financial Year 2014- laboratories, total Rs. 7.680 million for Mechanical 15, centralized procurements were initiated to get Engineering. A Second Harmonic Generator of benefits of bulk purchases, to minimize procurement Rupees 1.050M purchased for Physics and total 2.660 cost and also to minimize operational work load. million spent for this Department, Rs. 3.440million From this year consumables items were purchased for Chemistry, a Spectro-fluoro-photometer was through central purchase office, which decreased purchased for this Department, Rs. 2.057 million spent number of vouchers proceed every month to purchase to purchase Ultra Sonic Cell Disruptor, Centrifuge different consumables items; like stationary, cleaning Machine and Micro Plate Reader for Bio-Technology and sweeping material etc. We reduced operational Department. work load and we got price discounts as well. Procurement of I.T. Equipment The Central Purchase Office also constructs University First Procurement Plan under Rule 08 To provide latest IT equipment to all Human Assets of of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. MUST, we spent Rs. 11.550 million were allocated to Under this Procurement Plan, we started purchases Purchase of IT equipment in the FY2015-16, last year on first July of next Financial Year. Through this this amount was Rs.14.000 million in the FY2014- Procurement Plan, we intend to procure all required 15. These allocation was utilized to procure latest all items through central procurement office. We also in computers, desktops, latest professional laptops, intend to establish. The MUST Directorate of Multimedia projects, laser jet printers to strengthen Procurements consisting of three section; Purchase, and facilitate executives, offices and class rooms with Store and Maintenance. It will bring efficiency and latest equipment. effectiveness in the procurement system, asset and inventory management with effective repair and Procurement of Plant and Machinery maintenance unit. In the Financial Year 2015-16 University had spent In Financial Year 2015-16, we spent Rs. 29.840 Rs.9.600 million on purchase of Plant and Machinery million on repair and maintenance of transport, which is almost double to last year allocation. Pure machinery and equipment, furniture and fixture, IT water plant, water cooler, generator set as power back equipment, hardware, software external development up, air conditioner for different offices, class room and maintenance. We also made procurements of Rs. and labs are remained as major component of this 90.980 million under following budgetary heads on year procurement under head of plant and machinery.

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The major item purchased was three 100KVA gen- material from central office. It reduced work load and erators for smooth functioning of learning activities. also university got bulk purchase benefits in shape of price discounts. Rs. 1.000 million spent on purchase Procurement of Furniture and Fixtures of University Prospectus.

University had purchased furniture for class room Procurement of Transport and offices of Rs. 18.095 million in the financial year 2014-15 and in the FY2015-16 University spent Last Financial Year we purchased a single cabin Rs. 10.840 million on purchase of furniture. This HILUX for University to meet loading requirements. amount mostly spent on establishment of Lecture This year we procure four student buses of Rs. 21.000 Theaters for Civil, Mechanical, Computer System million. Two buses procured under development and Software Engineering Departments, and office budget and two from University recurring Budget. furniture including steel Almirah and Cabinets, All We also elongated our pick and drop services for labs of Electrical Engineering also renovated with students and faculty from City Campus Mirpur to latest work stations. University hired a professional Islam gharh and Bhimber Campus to Barnala. carpenter which reduced cost of furniture. We spent Rs. 1.500 million on repair and maintenance of Budget furniture which reduced demand of new furniture.

Procurement of Stationary and Printings Name of Project PSDP Allo- Material and other consumables cation We procured stationery, printing material and cleaning 2016-17 sweeping material for all university through single (M) tender and single transaction, which significantly Up-Gradation of University College reduced operational work for billing and centralized of Engineering & Technology into 80.00 purchase also reduced cost for consumables. We Mirpur University of Science & Tech- purchased stationery and printing material, of Rs. nology (MUST), Mirpur 10.835 million. This year we also purchased printing

Laboratory Equipments

Name of Project Department Total Cost Rs. In Remarks Million Up-Gradation of University Civil Engineering 69.674 College of Engineering & Technology into Mirpur Electrical (Power) 125.734 University of Science & English Language 2.926 Technology (MUST), Mirpur Lab Equipment, Chemistry 16.261 Purchase under process Physics 13.618

Zoology 18.455

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Construction Project

Name of Project Name of Facilities Total Cost Rs. In Remarks Million Up-Gradation of University Academic Blocks, College of Engineering & Technology into Mirpur Common Facilities, University of Science & Construction work in Admin Block, 1002.545 Technology (MUST), Progress Mirpur Students Hostels,

Staff Residences

Transport Facilities

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Up-Gradation of University College of Engineering & Technology into Mirpur Buses for Purchase of 2 (two) 10.550 M University of Science & Technology Students Busses for Students (MUST), Mirpur

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In the increasing competitive and financially constrained higher education sector universities and colleges are placing a growing emphasis on nurturing future leaders. Corporate sector is facing new challenges related to leadership. The MUST is well aware of the leadership roles our students will adopt and to meet this challenge we have approached education from the perspective of skill building and The MCS (MUST Computing Society organized leadership development. the event. Esperanza’16 was a city level event and all apex colleges and schools in Mirpur participated in the event. The purpose of this event was to tie up Guardian Councils R & D collaboration amongst academia, research The MUST is a standard focus university. The institution and relevant industries to drive maximum university is committed in providing extra care to its benefits for the university and students. students. A system is placed to managing the needs of students. A guardian council in each department has been established to address the issues of students. The guardian council addresses the issues like economic, health, psychological, social, academic performance and research related issues of the students.

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The university formed a number of Councils/ Societies/ Clubs as required to carry out its function related to co-curricular/ sports activities and welfare and grooming of the university students. Following The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, are the list of registered Students Societies so far. was the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the event. Deans, Chairpersons/ Directors, Principal 1. AAINA (Arts and Dramatics Society) Officers, Faculty Members and Students from 2. Dhanak Magazine Society different departments participated in the event. The 3. Green Society MUST event consisted of nine modules including Quiz 4. MADS (MUST Arts and Décor Society) competition, Pick and present, E-gaming, Skits, 5. MDS (MUST Debating Society) Smart Teacher, Eco-ART, Talent hunt etc. The Vice 6. MLS ( MUST Literary Society ) Chancellor appreciated the efforts of the students and 7. SWE (Students of Women Engineering) MUST encourages the participants. Chapter. 8. ASME (American Society of Mechanical MUST Enigma Prize Distribution Ceremony Engineering) MUST Chapter 9. SCEM (Society of Civil Engineering MUST) The Society of Civil Engineering MUST (SCEM) 10. SOCIT (Society of Computer system and organized the MUST Enigma prize distribution th Information Technology) ceremony on the 14 January, 2016 at the Mechanical 11. SET (Society of Electrical Technology) Hall of the university. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, was the chief guest of the ceremony. The ceremony was started with recitation ‘Esperanza’16 of Holy Quran followed by Naat. Mr. Syed Abdul A one day event titled ‘Esperanza’16 was organized Wahab, a motivation speaker from Islamabad on the 7th February, 2016 at the City Campus, MUST. participated in the ceremony as a special guest.

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Commissioner Mangla Dam and Mr. Saleem Kazmi, Director Sir Syed School of Leadership, Islamabad participated in the closing ceremony of the event as Guest Speakers. Deans, Chairpersons/ Directors, Principal Officers, Faculty Members and Students from different departments participated in the event. The purpose of organizing the event was to nurture the talent of young artists and providing them a platform to showcase their creative skills and projects. During the ceremony MoU was signed between Aaina MUST Prof. Dr. Anwar Khitab, Chairman, Department of and Creative Steps for providing jobs to the winners Civil Engineering and chief patron of SCEM gave of different modules. Ms. Rida Mir student from the brief introduction of the society. He said the basic aim department of Home Economics winner of module behind SCEM is to improve the quality of education “Theme Sketching” offered job from the Creative and promote co-curricular activities for healthy Steps. The Vice Chancellor appreciated the concept competition. Addressing the ceremony, the Vice and creative work of the participants. He admired Chancellor showed his satisfaction on performance of the efforts of the team Aaina for organizing the talent the Department of Civil Engineering. He appreciated hunt event. He also presented shields to the winners the Chairman for his interest and efforts in developing of different modules. his department. The department will continue developing on fast track, he hoped. It is the duties of teachers to not only develop students as professionals but also as good human beings, he maintained. The Vice Chancellor along with chairman department of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Anwar Khitab, distributed shields and certificates to the participants of the event. The MUST Enigma was organized by the SCEM on December 3, 2015. The purpose of the event was to build confidence, creativity and to improve speaking skills of the students. NEXUS 2016 NEXUS 2016 was the only event in the history of MUST in which an Engineering students society SCEM worked with an Arts students Society MADS as a joint venture. This was the first time when students of both departments competed in their respective modules and combined modules as well, for example recycling projects exhibition, straw tower, painting exhibition and many others. Quaid Azam Dramatic Club presented a moral based drama as a tribute to national poet Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal. The title of drama performance was “ALLIF IQBAL” based on concept of “KHUDI”. The Vice MUST Got Talent’16 Chancellor Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman was the chief guest of the ceremony. The ceremony was A one day event titled ‘MUST Got Talent’16’ was started with recitation of Holy Quran followed by organized on the 9th January, 2016 at the City Campus Naat. Addressing the ceremony, the Vice Chancellor MUST. The Aaina Arts and Dramatics Society, MUST, showed his satisfaction on performance of the student organized the event. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. organizers. The students will … the …activities in Habib-ur-Rehman, was the chief guest at the closing the university, he added. The university is all out to ceremony of the event. Engr. Ameer Afzal, former providing necessary facilities.

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MUST Youth Summit’2016 (MYS’16) of celebrating this event annually was to promote the co-curricular activities in students and to providing The American Society of Mechanical Engineering them opportunities to nurture their talent, he added. (ASME) organized MUST Youth Summit 2016 at the The Vice Chancellor requested the PEC Chairman MUST. The purpose of the event was to help the youth to establish its regional office in Mirpur to facilitate to understand their capabilities and learn solving their the professionals of the area. He thanked the PEC problems in the best possible manners. The guest chairman and his team for continuously supporting speaker of the event was Umair Jaliawala, CEO of the MUST for development its engineering programs. School of Leadership. He delivered the motivational lecture to the students. He signed a MoU with the MUST to carry out coordinated activity for the character and skill development of the students of the MUST. A number of faculty members and students from different departments participated in the event.

Departmental Students Security and Safety Councils Departmental Students Security and Safety Council take up all issues of Security and Safety of the students of the Department/ Institute/ Centre/ School/ College and solve them to the satisfaction of the students by utilizing the resources and common good. The Chairman PEC, Engr. Jawed Saleem Qureshi The Students Security and Safety Council solve the thanked the Vice Chancellor MUST for inviting issues and problems concerning to the Security and him to the MUSTival’16 and providing him an Safety of the students. opportunity to meeting with the young engineers and sharing his experience with them. The Chairman MUSTival’16 PEC briefly explained the steps taken by him asa Chairman of the PEC directed at transforming the Mirpur University of Science & Technology organized PEC for better. He assures full support of the PEC its annual three days function, the MUSTival 16 on 25th to the MUST. He showed his complete satisfaction March, 2016 at the city campus. Engr. Jawed Saleem on quality of engineering education in the University. Qureshi, Chairman Pakistan Engineering Council The training facilities related to the engineering was the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony. The disciplines are second to non, he maintained. He ceremony was started with recitation of Holy Quran, hoped that the university will develop its engineering followed by Naat. The Dean Faculty of Engineering, faculty further, as room for progress always remains, Prof. Dr. Riaz Moghal gave brief introduction he added. The PEC will continue helping the MUST of the chief guest and shared new developments for further development of its engineering degree and achievements Faculty of Engineering and programs. The event was attended by the Deans, Technology. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Habib- Chairpersons/ Directors, faculty members and large ur-Rehman, welcomed the guests and thanked them body of the students. Students from all over the AJK for their participation. In particular, he welcomed and number of Pakistani universities participated Engr. Jawed Salim Qureshi, Chairman Pakistan in the MUSTival’16.The closing ceremony of Engineering Council and thanked him for accepting MUSTival’16 was held on 27th March 2016 at the city the invitation of the University and taking time out campus. Former Federal Minister/ Chairman HEC, of his busy schedule. He assured the Chairman that Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman was the chief guest at the university will continue adhering to the policies of closing ceremony. The chief guest along with the the PEC. He thanked the PEC for its guidance and Vice Chancellor presented shields and certificates to help throughout in the development of engineering winners and organizers of the MUSTival’16. degree programs in the university. The main purpose

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Chancellor Muhammad Masood Khan President AJK/ Chancellor Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, S.I. Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology Prof. Dr. Mohammad Riaz Moghal Dean Faculty of Science Prof. Dr. Rehana Asghar, T.I. Dean Faculty of Arts Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar Registrar Engr. Muhammad Waris Controller of Examinations Prof.Dr. Shaukat Mahmood Treasurer Mr. Zafar Iqbal Director Planning & Development Engr. Muhammad Iqbal Director AS&RB Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aziz Ch Director QEC Prof. Munir Ahmed Director ORIC Mr. Asif Javed Director Students Affairs Engr. Shahid Amin Director Students Financial Aid Mr. Farooq Ahmad Pirzada Director NTC Mr. Imtiaz Ahmed Bhat

The Registrar Office 6th Meeting of Academic Council

The Registrar is the administrative head of the The 6th meeting of Academic Council was held on university. Registrar office is responsible for keeping December 17, 2015 at the Video Conference Hall all students record (past and present) and ensuring of the University. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. the accuracy and integrity of such records. It helps to Habib-ur-Rehman, chaired the meeting. The Deans, enforce and implement academic and administrative Chairperson, Directors were present in the meeting. policies. The Registrar is one of the principle officer, The meeting was started with the recitation of responsible for the management of the university. Holy Quran. The Vice Chancellor welcomed all the These responsibilities include developing and members of Academic Council. While discussing the maintaining an organizational structure that reflects agenda of the meeting, he called upon the members to the university’s culture and supports its mission; strengthen the research culture and working making the case for adequate levels of budget support; effectively managing and controlling resources allocated to the university, providing effective administrative support systems; providing effective overall direction and leadership to staff, including enlightened change management; ensuring fair performance evaluation; and providing job-related training and encouragement of staff participation in personal and professional development on an ongoing basis.

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hard for improving the quality of education in the University. It is our duty to develop the university to the satisfaction of the all stakeholders, he maintained. He acknowledged the contribution of the Deans/ Chairpersons/ Directors and faculty members in the development of the university to its current level. The Academic Council recommended and approved agenda item, as required, for the approval of Senate. the Conference Room, City Campus, Mirpur. Hon’ble Muhammad Masood Khan, President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir/ Chancellor, Mirpur University 8th Meeting of the Syndicate of Science and Technology chaired the meeting. The Vice Chancellor congratulated the Hon’ble The 8th meeting of Syndicate was held on December Muhammad Masood Khan, President/ Chancellor 23, 2015 at the Committee Room of the University. on his election as President of the AJK. The Vice The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, Chancellor requested the Hon’ble Chancellor for chaired the meeting. The Deans, Chairperson and his address. Hon’ble Muhammad Masood Khan, Principle Officers were present in the meeting. After President of AJK/ Chancellor welcomed the members the recitation of Holy Quran, the Registrar/ Secretary of the Senate and thanked them for their participation. Syndicate, Engr. Muhammad Waris, requested the He emphasized the importance of the universities for Vice Chancellor for his welcome address. The Vice development of the nation. The second session of the Chancellor welcomed the members of the Syndicate meeting was scheduled at suitable date in December and thanked them for their participation. as the President /Chancellor was to leave for pressing engagements.

8 Meeting of the Senate (Session 2nd) The Second Session of the 8th meeting of the Senate was held on December 22, 2016 at the Conference Room, City Campus. The meeting started with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an. Hon’ble Muhammad Masood Khan, President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir/ Chancellor, MUST chaired the meeting. The President of AJK/ Chancellor welcomed the members of the Senate and thanked them for their He hoped that their valuable input will help the participation. The remaining agenda items were Syndicate arriving at appropriate decisions. The follow up and approved. Vice Chancellor commended the role of university statutory bodies in resolving issues and improving governance of the university. He appreciated the contribution of the members of the statutory bodies and hoped that they will continue their serious efforts for overall development of the university. As a part of the university every one of us should continuously review his/ her performance, he maintained.

8th Meeting of the Senate (Session 1st)

th The First Session of the 8 meeting of the Senate of 9th Meeting of the Syndicate the Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur was held on November 8, 2016 at The 9th meeting of the University Syndicate was held

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17th Meeting of the Selection Board

The 17th Meeting of the Selection Board, of the University was held during the 24th to 25thSeptember, 2016 in the Conference Room of the University.

on September 07, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Committee Room of the University under the Chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, Vice Chancellor MUST. The Deans, Chairperson, Directors were present in the meeting. The meeting was started with the recitation of Holy Quran. The Vice Chancellor welcomed the members of the Syndicate. Draft of Mission and Vision Statements, Accreditation of Student’s Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, Vice Chancellor MUST, Counsels, Statutes for MUST Ambassador, Rules chaired the meeting. The meeting started with the for Procedure of Promotion to University Officials, recitation from the Holy Qur’an. The Selection Board grant of study leave to the University officials were interviewed and eligible candidate and recommended recommended for approval of the Senate the suitable ones for approval of the Senate. 10th Meeting of the Syndicate 18th Meeting of the Selection Board The 10th meeting of the University Syndicate was held on December 1st, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Committee The 18th Meeting of the Selection Board of the Room of the University under the Chairmanship University was held on the 3rd to 4th December, of Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, Vice Chancellor. 2016 in the Conference Room of the University. The Members of Syndicate were presented. After the meeting started with the recitation of few verses from recitation of Holy Quran, the Registrar/ Secretary the Holy Qur’an. Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, Vice Syndicate, Engr. Muhammad Waris, requested the Chancellor, chaired the meeting. The selection board Vice Chancellor for his welcome address. The Vice interviewed eligible candidates for various positions Chancellor welcomed the members of the Syndicate and recommended suitable candidate further for and thanked them for their participation. Along with appointment against the vacant positions in the other routine matters, appointments of heads of university. different teaching departments, Statutes of different posts and affiliation of public and private sector institutions were recommended for approval of the Senate.

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Appointments of Faculty

On the recommendation of the 13th meeting of the Selection Board held on 22nd April, 2014, the Senate in its 6th meeting approved the following appointments:

Name Designation Department Ms .Ambreen Ambar Junior Lecturer Home Economics Ms. Nazish Zulfiqar Junior Lecturer Home Economics Ms. Sehrash Ashraf Junior Lecturer Home Economics Ms. Sundas Farooq Junior Lecturer Home Economics Ms. Gohar Iqbal Junior Lecturer Art & Design Ms. Sundas Farooq Junior Lecturer Zoology Ms.Samina Noor Junior Lecturer Zoology Mr.Rameez Nisar Junior Lecturer Zoology Muhammad Rafaqet Junior Lecturer Statistics Ms.Asma Rasheed Junior Lecturer Statistics Mr.Ali Ashiq Chaudry Junior Lecturer MBS Mr.Noman Rafique Junior Lecturer Botany Dr. Bilal Akbar Chuddher Assistant Professor (TTS) Mechanical Engineering Dr. Anser Ali Assistant Professor (TTS) Zoology Mr.Syed Kafait Hussain Naqvi Junior Lecturer Economics Ms.Rani Saima Noureen Junior Lecturer Economics Mr.Nisar Ahmed Assistant Professor Sociology and Rural Development Dr. Muhammad Irfan Associate Professor Physics Dr. Azhar Hussain Assistant Professor Physics

President /Chancellor Visits MUST Chairpersons, Principal Officers, Administrative Staff, Faculty Members and Students warmly His Excellency, Muhammad Masood Khan President welcomed him at the university. The Vice Chancellor of Azad Jammu & Kashmir/ Chancellor visits the congratulated the President/ Chancellor on his Mirpur University of Science and Technology on the election as President of the AJK. As he has the 8th November, 2016. The Vice Chancellor, Deans, honour of representing Pakistan at international levels including the UN, his election as President of AJK is a blessing for the people of Azad Kashmir, he added. Being President, he is the Chancellor of the University, the faculty members, staff and students are unanimous in felicitating him on his election as President of the AJK/ Chancellor of the University. He hoped that the university will enjoy more autonomy and respect under his dynamic leadership. The Vice Chancellor requested the Hon’ble Chancellor for his address. Hon’ble Muhammad Masood Khan, President of AJK/ Chancellor thanked the University for extremely warm welcome. While addressing the audience, he emphasized on the importance of the

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5th Board of Studies meeting of Department of Electrical Engineering

The 5th Board of Studies meeting of Department of Electrical Engineering, MUST was held on the 8th September, 2016. The Board of Studies meeting covered the course, course contents and scheme of PEC-Re-Accreditation Team Visit the studies for Bachelors as well as Masters Program. Department of Mechanical Engineering Changes were made to realign the courses and The PEC Accreditation team visits the Department of modify their course contents to maximize the Course Mechanical Engineering on 6th to 8th October, 2016. Learning Objectives (CLOs) and overall Program The following representatives from PEC visited Learning Objectives (PLOs). Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Departments for the Re-Accreditation of batches 2012-2016 Lord Mayor Oxford Visits MUST Business onwards. School • Engr. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail, NED, UET, His Excellency, Mr. Muhammad Altaf Khan, Lord Karachi – Convener Mayor, Oxford city visited the MUST Business • Engr. Prof. Dr. Younis Jamal, UMT Sialkot, School. The Director MBS, Mr. Muhammad Khalique, Expert Mechanical Engineering briefed him about the development of the MBS. He informed him about improvements in the quality of • Engr. Prof. Dr. Naeem Iqbal PIEAS Islamabad, education in the university particularly, in the field of Expert Electrical Engineering business and management sciences. The Lord Mayor, • Engr. Jehan Zeb Khan, Representative PEC R/O Mohammed Altaf Khan showed his pleasure on the Peshawar progress and performance of the MBS. He thanked the Director MBS and Vice Chancellor for their Department of Electrical Engineering secured highest hospitality and welcome remarks. He assured his full marks in the PEC evaluation in the history of the support in the development of the university. department. The PEC has approved accreditation of the batches 2012-2016 and 2013-2017 Chairman National Technology Council (NTC) Visits MUST The Directorate of Students Affairs

Chairman National Technology Council (NTC) Maj. The Directorate is headed by Director Students Gen. Retired Akbar Saeed Awan visited Mirpur Affairs (DSA). The Directorate facilitates the students University of Science and Technology. Prof. Dr. in various services including admissions, welfare, Habib-ur-Rehman, Vice Chancellor MUST along sports, health care, career counseling, guidance, with Deans welcomed him. He informed about the scholarships, financial aid and hostel accommodation. steps taken by the council and its future programs. The Directorate provides help in all possible ways in The NTC will be of great help in streamlining the promoting talent and developing the personality of technology related education in the MUST, he added. the students. It organizes seminars, symposia, debates The council will also take care of technology courses and also provides an appropriate forum to the students other than engineering technology and will facilitate to freely express and share their views, perceptions the University for developing and implementing and experiences. It also organizes educational tours to

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give wide exposure on educational and development at the City Campus. The ceremony was organized programmes of the state / country. by the Directorate of Student Affairs. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman was the chief MUST Celebrates Pakistan Day on 23rd March guest. He with Deans of Faculties and Chairpersons/ Directors hoisted the national flag. The ceremony was The MUST celebrates Pakistan Day with great started with the recitation of Holy Quran followed by enthusiasm and national spirit on 23rd March, 2016 National Anthems of Pakistan and the Azad Jammu at the City Campus. The ceremony was organized and Kashmir. The ceremony was attended by the by the Directorate of Student Affairs. The Vice Deans, Chairpersons/ Directors, faculty members, Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman was the chief prominent citizens, representatives of the print and guest. He with Deans of Faculties and Chairpersons/ electronic media and large number of Students. Directors hoisted the national flag. The ceremony was started with the recitation of Holy Quran followed by National Anthems of Pakistan and the Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The ceremony was attended by the Deans, Chairpersons/ Directors, Faculty members and large number of Students. The students from different departments delivered speeches and sang national songs. The speakers paid tributes to the Shoadas of the Independence movement and those who scarified their lives in defense of country.

The students from different departments delivered speeches and sang national songs. The speakers paid tributes to the Shoadas of the Independence movement and those who scarified their lives in defense of country. The Vice Chancellor, Dr. Habib- ur-Rehman appreciated the students for making the Independence Day Celebrations colorful.

MUST Observed Defence Day

The Defence Day was observed by the MUST on the 6th September 2016. Directorate of Students Affairs organized the ceremony in the Mechanical Students also participated in the cultural show Engineering Hall. Special prayers were offered for representing the customs, traditional dresses, regional the progress and prosperity of the country and tributes songs and dances of all four provinces of the country, were paid to the ‘Shuhda’s of the 1965 and 1971 wars Gilgit/ Baltistan and the AJK. The Vice Chancellor, and of ongoing war against terrorists. The faculty, Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman appreciated the students for staff and students observed a one-minute silence making the Pakistan Day Celebrations colorful. He in the memory of the war martyrs. Vice Chancellor also appreciated students for presenting cultural Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman hoisted the national show. Diversity is strength and beauty of the MUST, flag at the City campus. In his address the Vice he acclaimed. Chancellor said that our armed forces are capable of dealing with internal and external challenges MUST Celebrates Independence Day faced by the country and we have full confidence in our army. Students from different departments also The MUST celebrates Independence Day with great spoke on the occasion. National songs were played enthusiasm and national spirit on the 14th August 2016 to mark the day.

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University-Community Interaction women issues and their potential solutions provided under the Constitution of Pakistan while fulfilling their The development of nation may be achieved through religious and social duties. The Vice Chancellor Prof. active contribution of the Universities in national Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman shared his views on the topic. building process. The MUST University is dedicated He highlighted the dilemma facing by women. He to promote community service, civic engagement and also highlighted the importance of female education service-learning amongst the youth to make them and their contribution to society. He further said that socially responsible citizens. this seminar sent loud message to international world on International Women Day, the women enjoy better rights in Pakistan. The MUST appreciates the role University’s Role in Building Community of women in the building prosperous society. While addressing the seminar Motivational Speaker, Miss The university has a pivotal role in shaping the traits Sana Irshad said that all the females should have of society; of course, giving trends to the life style and enough information in respect of their rights and mannerism takes impetus from the research carried they should stand for the same. They should learn out in the universities and modality developed in how to excel in the society and try to grab available return. To this effect following events and programs opportunities for their personal development. More have already been organized. than 200 females from the different segments of the society were present in the seminar. Addressing the MUST Organizes Seminar on “We Women” seminar, Honrable, Raja Amjad Pervaiz Ali Khan said that the GoAJK is committed to protect the rights of A seminar on ‘We Women’ was organized by the women in the society. Society cannot progress unless Arts and Dramatics Society (Aaina) on the 8th March, 2016 at the Mechanical Hall of the University. The Vice Chancellor was the Chief Guest. Honrable, Raja Amjad Pervaiz Ali Khan, Commissioner, Mirpur Division chaired the seminar. Other prominent guests were the First Pakistani Girls reach Khunjrab Pass on bicycle, Ms. Gul and Ms. Samar, Member Chamber of Commerce Mirpur, Mrs. Shahbano Zafar, Motivational speaker from British Council, Ms Sana Irshad and Gold Medalist of Special Olympics Ms Mehvish Iftikhar, besides Deans, Chairpersons/ Directors, Principal Officers, Faculty Members and women are entrusted full participation in all walks Students of different departments of the university, of life. Contribution of women in the development the prominent citizen and representatives of the press of society is vital. He congratulated Ms Gul and and electronic media also participated in the seminar. Ms. Samar and other women for making colorful progress in their lives. Such are our role models, he acclaimed. The contribution of women in developing their families and upbringing their children are of permanent importance, he maintained. He thanked the University for organizing seminar on role of women and highlighting their achievements.

Department of Home Economics Celebrates Welfare Week The Department of Home Economics celebrated Departmental Welfare Week during February 22- The main objective of the seminar was to impart 27, 2016. The main objective of the welfare week practical knowledge about the basic legal rights;

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was to enhance the students creative skills, team inauguration ceremony. The aim of the event was work and time management in a limited time and to provide practical exposure to the students and budget. Students from all sessions of the department genial environment to the local business community participated in cleaning, maintaining and decorating and students of university for interaction and discussing new business ideas. Manufactures of Local and national brands were allotted stalls for their promotional activities. The local business community including, Toyota Azad Motor, FAW, Honda Empire, Azad Mega Mart, Nafees, Sultana Boutique, Habib Bank, Meezan Bank, Rafia Boutique, Trend Setterz, Zaiqa Restaurant, Chamber of Commerce and Industries and many others participated in the event.

the departmental lawns and walls under the supervision of their teachers and the Chairperson. An effective feedback was taken at the end of the week. While addressing the event the Vice Chancellor At the end of the welfare week, a closing ceremony appreciated the efforts of the students, faculty was organized at the Home Economics Hall of the members and Director MUST Business School, Dr. University. The Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Habib- Muhammad Khalique for organizing the event in the ur-Rehman was the chief guest at the ceremony. He university. He said this will provide opportunity to appreciated the activity and efforts of the students the students for exchanging their business plans and and contribution of their teachers in making their ideas to the local business community. He further said department clean and beautiful. that Pakistani youth have huge potential and talent MUST Business School Organizes Marketing that must be exploited with right policies for the Gala economic development of the country. The students should work hard with high level of motivation and The ‘MUST Marketing Gala’ was organized by the devotion as there are no shortcuts in life to success, MUST Business School during April 11-12, 2016 he added. The Marketing Gala was attended by the Deans, Chairpersons/ Directors, faculty members and large body of the students. Prominent citizens, noted journalists and representatives of the press and electronic media also attended the event and gave it full coverage in local and national media.

S2S-CS & IT Support for Students

The Switch to Success Society (S2S) of the Depart- ment of CS&IT helps the needy students who cannot afford payment of fee. Switch to Success Team, col- lects donation weekly from the teachers and students at the City Campus. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. on volunteer basis and donates to the deprived stu- Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman was the chief guest at the dents of the department. In 2016, the society collect-

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The Earth Day Celebration

The Earth Day was celebrated on May 19, 2016 at the Home Economics Hall of the University. The event was chaired by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman. The main objective of celebrating Earth Day was to increase the awareness among people about the environmental safety as well as to demonstrate the environmental protection measures.

Deans, Directors, Chairperson, Faculty members and students from different departments participated in the event. Commissioner Mirpur Division, Hon’ble Raja Amjad Pervaiz Ali Khan was the Chief Guest at the ceremony. Students presented their art pieces portraying different issues confronting the society. Addressing the exhibition, the Chairperson of the department, Ms. Wajeeha Arshad said that the department of Home Economics is one of The students from the department shared their the important departments of the university. She presentation related to the topic along with their art appreciated the organizers for the art exhibition work by using waste material to promote recycling and said that such activities shown brighter face of process. After the recitation of Holy Quran, the the society. She thanked the Vice Chancellor for Chairperson of the Department, Ms. Wajeeha Arshad providing facilities and opportunities for carrying out thanked all guests for their participation and gave co-curricular activities. brief introduction of the topic. While addressing the participants she highlighted the global warming issue, its causes and consequences. She said that global warming causes depletion of the ozone layer which prevents us from the ultra violet rays of the sun. Increasing industrialization and deforestation ultimately leads to the rise in Earth temperature. This may turn into danger. We therefore must take measures to avoid activities which contribute towards making the Earth a dangerous place, she added. Where we would live then, she questioned. Small things such as trees plantation, checking the deforestation, limiting the vehicles use to reduce air pollution, enhancing the energy conservation

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move to world a low-carbon society and avoid the harmful environmental effects, it requires individual awareness and collective efforts, he added. He said a simple solution to these problems lies in increasing the green cover by planting more and more trees. Deans, Chairperson, Faculty Members and Students from different departments participated in the event.

Lecture on “Importance of Balanced Diet”

The Department of Home Economics organized through reducing the unnecessary use of electricity a lecture on “Importance of Balanced Diet” on the th contributes in making the Earth safer. Speaking on the 8 December 2016. The lecture was delivered by Occasion, the chief Guest Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman the Chairperson, Department of Home Economics, appreciated the skills and intellect of the students. Mrs. Wajeeha Arshad. The purpose of the activity Global warming, ozone depletive and pollution are was generating awareness in the students about the serious environmental issues he observed. We importance of balance diet and its effect on health and should realize impact of climate change, as it is going physical growth. A number of faculty members and to affecting each one of us. If we want to make a students participated in the event.

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Health Centre, Medical Facilities

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Health Care Facilities

Health care is considered most important both for students and employees of the University. The University has hired the services of the medical specialist to provide consultation to students and employees. A plan to establish Health Care Centre with qualified doctors and paramedical staff is underway to look after the health of on campus students and the employees.

Medical Facilities

Necessary medical facilities have been established in the University. Renowned medical specialist has been appointed for checkup and clinical services. Male and Female Doctors are made available. The Faculty, Staff and Students may consult him after office hours and during weekends. A service of university ambulance and first aid is also available for staff and students.Moreover, facility of hospitalization in following hospitals is also available for the employees of the university and reimbursement of all expenditures during hospitalization:

Hospitals in University Panel:

1. All D.H.Q Hospitals of AJ&K 2. All T.H.Q Hospitals of AJ&K 3. All Combined Military Hospitals 4. Military Hospital Rawalpindi 5. Shoukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, Lahore 6. Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad 7. Poly Clinic Hospital, Islamabad/ Rawalpindi

Category of Persons Eligible for Benefits

Benefits Person Eligible Hospital Expense Benefits Employee Spouses Dependent Children Parents Maternity Expense Benefits Employee Spouses Dependent Children Parents Comprehensive Dread Disease Employee Spouses Dependent Children Parents Expense Benefits

Medical Privileges

From 27-01-2012 to 30-06-2015

Minimum for all Maximum for Married Maximum for Un-Married BPS Rs. Per Month Rs. Per Month Rs. Per Month 1-6 4000/- 8000/- 7000/- 7-11 4500/- 8000/- 7000/- 12-16 5000/- 8000/- 7000/- 17 & Above 5500/- 8000/- 7000/-

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From 01-07-2015 Minimum for all Maximum for Married Maximum for Un-Married BPS Rs. Per Month Rs. Per Month Rs. Per Month

1-6 5000/- 10000/- 8750/-

7-11 5625/- 10000/- 8750/-

12-16 6250/- 10000/- 8750/-

17 & Above 6875/- 10000/- 8750/-

Total Expenditure on Medical Allowance

Year Amount

2014-15 47.534(M)

2015-16 65.340(M)

2016-17 (up to February 2017) 46.775 (M)

Total Expenditure Medical Charges- Hospitalization

Year Amount

2014-15 2.405(M)

2015-16 2.224(M)

2016-17 (up to March 2017) 3.027 (M)

Counseling for Stress Reduction

Students Guardian Councils have been formed to extend extra care to students and to address and solve their issues at the Council level and forward to the Chairpersons/ Deans, if required. A psychologist is also deputed to educate the students for adoption of easy life style. Study tours and sports activities are organized to reduce stress among students. Training and seminars are also arranged to reduce stress from the students and University employees as well.

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The Students Financial Aid Office

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The Students Financial Aid Office

The Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO) was established in the university in 2013 through an executive order.

Following are the functions of the Students Financial Aid Office

• Co-ordinate with all stake holders regarding the financial assistance /aid programmes of the University. • Execute/ implement and operate the financial assistance schemes / programmes of the Government / HEC / MUST and other donors.

Office Staff

Designation Name Contact Email Director Mr.Farooq Ahmad Pirzada (92) 5827-961080, 960059 [email protected]

Section-I

Designation Name Email Assistant Director Mrs. Rida Atta Awan [email protected] Data Entry Operator Mrs. Sundas Jamil [email protected]

Section-II

Designation Name Contact Email Assistant Director Mr. Bilal Ahmed Khawaja (92) 5827-960059 [email protected] Data Entry Operator Mr. Arshad Mehmood - [email protected] Junior Clerk Hafiz Mazhar Hussain -

Departmental Focal Person(s)

Name of faculty member/ Designation Department Email Address Focal Person Faculty of Engineering: Engr. Usama Samad Jr. Lecturer Electrical [email protected] Engr. Israr-ul-Haq Jr. Lecturer Civil [email protected] Engr. Nasir Iqbal Lecturer Mechanical [email protected] Hafiz Ata ul Mustafa Ahtesham Jr. Lecturer CSE [email protected] Engr. Faheem Ashiq Lecturer Power [email protected] Engr. Adil Ahmed Jr. Lecturer E-Tech [email protected] Mr. Zuhaib Ahmed Khan Lab Engr. Software [email protected]

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Faculty of Sciences: Dr. Muhammad Aslam Assistant Prof. Chemistry [email protected] Mrs. Qumqum Noshad Lecturer Botany [email protected] Mr. Nauman Tariq Lecturer CS & IT [email protected] Raja Tahir Mehmood Lecturer Biotechnology [email protected] Mrs. Maria Khalil Jr. Lecturer Physics [email protected] Mr. Khalid Hameed Jr. Lecturer Zoology [email protected] Mr. Muhammad Ashfaq Jr. Lecturer Mathematics [email protected] Faculty of Arts: Assistant Dr. Asghar Ali Khan Islamic Studies [email protected] Professor Mrs. Asma Iqbal Kayani Lecturer English [email protected] Mr. Faisal Azeem Lecturer Economics [email protected] Mrs. Rehana Khatoon Lecturer Home Economics [email protected]

Mr. Munawwar Hussain Qureshi Jr. Lecturer Law & Education [email protected]

Ms. Urooj Jr. Lecturer MBS [email protected] Ms. Nadia Murtaza Jr. Lecturer MBS [email protected]

Laptop(s)-Cheque(s) Distribution Desk(s)

Post Graduate Programe Under Graduate Programe Name Designation Department Name Designation Department

Faculty of Engineering Dr. Sajjad Manzoor Lecturer Power Engg. Mr. Basharat Manzoor Lecturer CSE

Ms. Beenish Kanwal Lecturer Electrical Engg. Ms. Shamila Nasreen Lecturer Software Engg.

Mr. Mubashar Iqbal D-E-O Electrical Engg. Mr. Yasir Raja DEO CSE Mr. Bashir Lab. Attendant Electrical Engg. Mr. Shehbaz Ahmed Lab Attendant Electrical Engg.

Faculty of Science: Dr. Muhammad Assistant Chemistry Mr. Rizwan Ullah Lecturer Zoology Aslam Professor Ms. Farzana Riaz Jr. Lecturer CS & IT Dr. Muhammad Altaf Assistant Biotechnology Hussain Professor Mr. Muhammad Lab Assistant/ Physics Mr. Mirza Hassan Afzal DEO Mathematics Rehan DEO Baig Mr. Tahir Iqbal Junior Clerk Zoology Mr. Noman Tariq Lecturer CS & IT Mr. Muhammad Irfan Lab Attendant Zoology

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Faculty of Arts: Dr. Shujahat Ali Assistant MBS Mr. Dr. Asghar Ali Khan Assistant Islamic Studies Professor Professor Mr. Manwar Hussain Jr. Lecturer Law & Dr. Razia Rizvi Assistant Education Education Professor Mr. Pervez Akhtar D-E-O MBS Mr. Zahid ur rehman Lecturer MBS Mr. Naveed Taj Peon MBS Mr. Tariq Mehmood DEO Law Mr. Javed Iqbal Lab. Islamic Studies Attendant

Re-dressel of Complaints/Queries Desk

Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Science Faculty of Arts

Name Dept. Name Dept. Name Dept. Dr. M.Waqar Aslam CSE Dr. M. Arshad Butt Chemistry Mrs. Nasim Akhter Economics

Mirza Atiq Baig MIT Ms. Sadia Mehboob Biotechnology Maj. Shahzada Masood ul Education Hassan Mr. Rafaqat Ali Mathematics Mr. Nasir-ud-Din IIS

University Merit Based Scholarships such students whose parents / guardians die during the educational life in the university provided the Top three position holders or 5% students of each student apply for this financial assistance and shall semester/ class shall be awarded this scholarship @ declared as “Highly Deserving” or “Deserving” by Rs. 3000/- per semester. Sir hundred students are the University Scholarship Award Committee(s) and receiving this scholarship for the last eight years. approved by the competent authority. Approximately 20students are availing this facility from the academic MUST-Need Based Scholarships year 2014- onwards.

Above fifty five scholarships are awarded from the HEC-Need Based Scholarships academic year 2014 to the poor and needy students of the subsidized category in the undergraduate Eighty to hundred scholarships shall be awarded to programme. The scholarship shall be awarded the impoverished and extremely needy fresh students according to the criteria and procedures as laid down admitted under subsidized category for full duration by the HEC for Need Based Scholarship programme. of study programme. The component of scholarship The amount of the scholarship is Rs. 6000/- per shall be (i) refund of full tuition fee and (ii) Rs. semester or as determined by the University from 6000/- per month (10 months only) as stipend. The time to time according to the availability of funds. detail of this scholarship is available at the HEC This scholarship shall be granted for 1-2 semesters website link http://www.hec.gov.pk / Inside HEC / only or for whole duration of an academic programme Divisions/ HRD/ Scholarships /NBS / HNBS /Pages/ as decided by the University. IntroductionObjectives.aspx

Students-Guardians Insurance Scheme HBL-Foundation Scholarships

The University shall waive-off full or half tuition fee Above sixty scholarships shall be awarded from the and grant Rs. 3000-5000/- per month as stipend to academic year 2015 to the deprived and low income

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students according to the criteria and rules/regulations laptop. prescribed by the University. The component of 4. Eligibility Criteria is available on HEC student’s scholarship shall be stipend @Rs. 8000-12000 service portal http://pmnls.hec.gov.pk. per semester. The application form and detail of scholarship is available at the University Website. Other Regular Stipends/Scholarships Pakistan Scottish Scholarship Scheme for • Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall Young Women • Punjab Education Endowment Fund (PEEF) Ten to fifteen scholarships to the young women • Fouji Foundation pursuing postgraduate studies and belongs to disadvantaged backgrounds are awarded by the • Teachers Foundation Scholarship Scottish Government through British Council, • Benevolent Fund grant Islamabad. The detail is available at website www. • Zakat Fund grant britishcouncil.pk/scholarships • AJ&K/GB Council Scholarship Scheme Prime Minister’s Fee Re-imbursement • AJ&K State Talent Scholarship Scheme Scheme for Masters, MS/ M. Phil. & Ph.D. • Institute of Electrical Engineers, Pakistan Students Scholarship 1. Domicile holders of all districts of the AJ&K are • Pakistan Engineering Council, Islamabad eligible except students admitted under Regular Scholarships category or part time basis and belong outside • Pakistan Engineering Congress Scholarships AJ&K regions. • ASHAI Trust Scholarship Azad Kashmir 2. Actual tuition fee, admission fee, Lab and Library fee, examinations fee and registration • Carmudi Scholarship Lahore Pakistan fee only shall be reimbursed to the students. 3. The students shall directly apply/register and Activities of SFAO update their profile on HEC students service portal http://pmfrs.hec.gov.pk Reimbursement of Fee to MA/ M.Sc. and M. Phil. / Ph.D. Students 4. Online data of all students is directly managed by the HEC. The Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO) distributed 5. Eligibility criteria and approved regions for Rs. 51.657 million to 1304 students studying in the this scheme are available at HEC portal: http:// MA/M.Sc. and M. Phil./ Ph. D. programmes. The fee pmfrs.hec.gov.pk was reimbursed to the students of Session 2013-15 6. Refugee students of 1989 are also eligible for for full duration and 2014-16 for first two semesters. this assistance if they are residing in the AJ&K Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, Vice Chancellor and Districts. Deans of the respective faculties presented cheques to the students. While addressing the students, the Prime Minister’s National Laptop Scheme: Vice Chancellor acknowledges the role of the HEC under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed in 1. The students shall directly apply/register and reimbursement of fee to the students in a transparent update their profile through HEC students service and efficient manner. The Vice Chancellor also portal http://pmnls.hec.gov.pk appreciated the performance of the SFAO office for timely distribution of the fund to the students. 2. Online data of all students is directly managed by the HEC. Reimbursement of Fee to Students 3. Students who score 3.30 CGPA/ 70% and above marks in last examinations are eligible for the The MUST under supervision of Central Distribution

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Executive Committee (CDEC) and the administrative of Scholarship Management Committee (SMC) Control of the Students Financial Aid Office headed by the senior most Dean of the University (SFAO) distributed Rs. 27.974 million to 965 was held on the 25th October, 2016 for the selection of students of University in the Master and M.Phil./ 65 students amongst 210 applicants. Regional Chief- Ph.D. programmes. The cheques were distributed HBL, Mirpur region represented HBL-Foundation, to the students of Academic session 2014-16 for Karachi as a member. The Treasurer, the Director full duration and 2015-17 for first two semesters. QEC, the Director Students Affairs also participated Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, Vice Chancellor and in the meeting. The scheme was launched in 2015, for Deans of the respective faculties inaugurated the the first time in the MUST. The 1st award was granted distribution of cheques ceremony at their relevant to the students of academic year 2015 in November faculties. Addressing the distribution ceremony, the 2016. Vice Chancellor acknowledged and appreciated the visionary initiative of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Need Based and Students Guardian Insurance Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, for granting the Scheme fee reimbursement facility to the remote and less developed areas of the Country and the AJK. This The SFAO has launched MUST-Need Based and initiative has increased enthusiasm in the MA/ Students Guardian Insurance Scheme in April and M.Sc. and M. Phil. programmes of the university, November 2015, respectively. The 2nd award against he added. He appreciated the role of the HEC under these scholarship schemes has been awarded to the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mukhatar Ahmed for the poor and needy students. The SGIS has been managing the transparent and efficient reimbursement introduced for such students who’s farther / guardian of fees to the deserving students. He also appreciated dies during the study period. The payment of 2nd the efforts and performance of the office of Students award of MUST-Need Based Scholarship @ Rs. Financial Aid Office (SFAO) for timely, efficient and 6000/- per semester to 50-students was made in the transparent distribution of the funds to the students. month of November 2016. Eighteen students are being awarded scholarships twice in an academic year. Distribution of Laptops to Students The University spends more than one million rupees annually on the scholarship scheme. An amount of The Students Financial Aid Office under the Rs. 2.500 million has been paid to the students during supervision of CDEC has distributed 541 Laptops to the University students who scored 3.30 and above 18 the month’s duration. CGPA against the Prime Minister Pakistan National Laptops Scheme Phase-II during the month of Future Plans of SFAO November-December 2016. 1. Pak-USAID Merit and Need Based The Distribution was made by the Distribution Desks Scholarship Programme constituted at each of the Faculties. The Deans of the relevant faculty inaugurated the distribution 2. Pak-German Scholarship Programme ceremony. Graduate Students received 241 laptops 3. MUST-Agha Khan Foundation Scholarship while undergraduate received 301 laptops. The Programme employee students receive 40 laptops against Phase-I Program in the distribution ceremony of the Phase-II. 4. MUST- Mansha Group of Companies Fourteen disable students of undergraduate programs scholarship Programme also received laptop against the disable quota. 5. MUST- AKCC&I, AKTA Scholarship Programme Scholarships of HBL Foundation 6. President AJK/ Chancellor MUST The Students Financial Aid Office has distributed the Scholarship Programme Rs. 1.100 million to 65 deprived and poor students of all faculties against the grant of Rs. 20.000 million approved by the HBL Foundation, Karachi. A meeting

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Finance

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Annual Statements of Accounts 2015-16

Rupees in Million B. E. Actual Sr.No. Head of Accounts 2015-16 2015-16 1. Opening Balance 207.089 207.089 2. Total Grants & Donations 376.323 398.198 a. Federal Government (Annual) 331.311 331.311 b. Supplementary / Additional Grant 30.000 54.398 c. Grant for Tenure Track Faculty 10.012 7.388 d. Provincial Govt. Grant 5.000 5.000 e. Donations - 0.100 3.(i) Students Related Income 371.785 371.667 Tuition Fees 277.116 277.116 Other Charges (from Students) 82.682 82.691 Hostel Charges, etc. 11.346 11.346 a. On Campus Students (sub-total) 371.144 371.153 b. Affiliated College/Institutions’ Students 0.641 0.514 3.(ii) Other Venues of Income 98.446 91.016 e. Alumni - - f. Any Other Income 98.446 91.016

3.(iii) Endowments + Students Welfare Funds 4.611 4.611 3. Total Own Resources 474.842 466.780 A. Total Available Resources [1+2+3] 1058.254 1072.067 4.(i) Expenditure Break-up 1011.892 908.104 a. Faculty Salary 318.856 271.524 b. TTS Faculty Salary/ Gratuity 10.012 8.321 c. Salary of Officers & Staff -Teaching Departments 60.458 60.358 d. Salary of Officers & staff -Non-Teaching Departments 119.641 118.332 e. Other Establishment Charges 21.500 21.125 f. Non Salary Expenses/ Other Charges 468.505 416.884 g. Research 3.550 3.421 h. Library Expenses 9.371 8.138 5. Total Establishment Charges 530.466 479.661 6. Total Non-Salary Expenses 481.426 428.443 B. Total Expenditures [ 5 + 6 ] 1011.892 908.104 C. Surplus / Deficit [A - B] 46.362 163.963

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B. E. Sr. No. Head of Accounts 2015-16 1. Opening Balance 207.089 2. Total Grants & Donations 376.323 a. Federal Government (Annual) 331.311 b. Supplementary / Additional Grant 30.000 c. Grant for Tenure Track Faculty 10.012 d. Provincial Govt. Grant 5.000 e. Donations - 3. (i) Students Related Income 371.785 Tuition Fees 277.116 Other Charges (from Students) 82.682 Hostel Charges, etc. 11.346 a. On Campus Students (sub-total) 371.144 b. Affiliated College/Institutions’ Students 0.641 3.(ii) Other Venues of Income 98.446 e. Alumni - f. Any Other Income 98.446

3.(iii) Endowments + Students Welfare Funds 4.611 3. Total Own Resources 474.842 A. Total Available Resources [1+2+3] 1011.892 4.(i) Expenditure Break-up 1011.892 a. Faculty Salary 318.856 b. TTS Faculty Salary/ Gratuity 10.012 c. Salary of Officers & Staff -Teaching Departments 60.458 d. Salary of Officers & staff -Non-Teaching Departments 119.641 e. Other Establishment Charges 21.500 f. Non Salary Expenses/ Other Charges 468.505 g. Research 3.550 h. Library Expenses 9.371 5. Total Establishment Charges 530.466 6. Total Non-Salary Expenses 481.426 B. Total Expenditures [ 5 + 6 ] 1011.892 C. Surplus / Deficit [A - B] 46.362 D. Approved Budget Audit Reports 2015-16

Name of the Department Audit Paras Settled Paras Remaining G.Administration 12 10 02 Business & Management Sciences 09 07 02 CSE 09 06 03 Law & Education 07 06 01 Dean Faculty of Arts 04 02 02 Zoology 05 04 01 NTC 04 04 00 Dean, Faculty of Science 03 03 00 Mathematics 05 04 01 Islamic Studies 04 03 01 Economics 03 02 01 Works 18 16 02 Mega Project 25 13 12 DDO Secretariat 38 25 13 Electrical Engineering 06 06 00 Director Estate 03 03 00 Chief Librarian 03 03 00 English 03 02 01 DSA 06 05 01 Dean Faculty of Engineering 05 03 02 CS&IT 15 09 06 Home Economics 05 05 00 Civil Engineering 08 07 01 Mechanical Engineering 10 07 03 Controller of Examinations 06 05 01 Botany 08 06 02 ORIC 05 04 01 Director Sports 03 03 00 QEC 07 04 03 Software Engineering 08 05 03 Electrical Engineering 01 00 01 Power Engineering 10 06 04 Biotechnology 05 03 02 Chemistry 06 05 01 Physics 06 05 01 ASRB 02 02 00 Development Budget

Name of Project Budget Estimates FY 2015-16 (Rs. in Millions)

Up-gradation of University College of Engineering & Technology Mirpur into Mirpur University of Science & 467.973 Technology (MUST), Mirpur

Total 467.973

Recurring Budget (2015-16)

1011.892 (M)

Self-Generated Income (2015-16)

371.785 (M)

Trend of Per Students Spending (2015-16)

Details Cost Per Student in Rupees

Salary Expense Basic 104,980

Non- Salary Expense Basic 95,275

Total 200,255