Visit of DR. Bashir Aslam Qasmi, EC Member to UAF - Feb 10, 2026

Dr. Bashir Aslam Qasmi met Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, Vice Chancellor and discussed the stutus of current scholarships awarded by UAFAANA and UAFAANA plans to increase the number of scholarships including apropriate amount in the next year. Dr. Azeem Iqbal Khan, Chairman, Deptt of PBG, who is the UAFAANA focal person at the University, facilitated and accompanied Dr. Bashir. Dr. Nazia Ihsan, Director, Financial Assistance and University Advancement, was also present at the meeting. The meeting also discussed future cooperation plans between the UAF and UAFAANA. 

Dr. Bashir, along with Dr. Azeem, also met Dr. Waqas Wakil, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Dr. Shahid Mahmood, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences. The Exe Comm of UAFAANA greatly apreciates the cooperation and facilitation provided by Dr. Azeem in arranging these meeting. 

This was the first visit of any UAFAANA representative to the University. The feedback received highlighted three issues 1) the UAFAANA yearly scholarships should be extended to the length of a degree years, 2) the scholarship amount which is currently Rs. 8,500 should be increased next years, and 3) the selection process should give more weight to the needs of students. 

Join Us in Supporting UAF – Your Contribution Matters!

Please visit www.uafaana.org to become a member — it’s quick, easy, and absolutely free.

We are excited to share that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) and the UAF Alumni Association of North America (UAFAANA) was officially signed last week — a major step forward in strengthening our ties and impact.

With this milestone achieved, UAFAANA is now focused on identifying meaningful ways to support UAF’s initiatives — including student scholarships, vocational training, upgrading labs and research facilities, and advancing R&D programs.

As a starting point, we aim to provide scholarships to deserving students at UAF. The scope and number of scholarships we can offer will directly depend on your generous contributions.

As alumni living in North America, we have a shared moral responsibility — to support each other here, and to give back to our beloved alma mater. This is UAFAANA’s first official fundraising campaign, and we sincerely invite you to be part of this noble cause.

Remember: UAFAANA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the U.S., and all donations are tax-deductible. A formal receipt will be provided for your records.

How to Contribute:

Option 1:

Visit www.uafaana.org to donate online — you'll receive an instant acknowledgment and receipt.

Option 2:
Mail a check payable to UAFAANA to:
UAFAANA
8709 Margaret Lane
Annandale, VA 22003

Executive Committee