17th Meeting of AAK Endowment Fund Held at SAU for Postgraduate Scholarship Selection. The 17th meeting of the AAK Endowment Fund was held on Monday at Sindh Agriculture University(SAU), Tandojam, for the students of the 2K24 batch of the Master’s Degree Program in Agricultural Economics. The meeting was chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal.
During the session, interviews were conducted with shortlisted candidates for scholarships, aiming to finalize recommendations for financial assistance to deserving students.
SAU Vice Chancellor Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal Honored with IEP Distinguished Engineer Award. The Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU),Tandojam, Engr. Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal has been conferred with the prestigious "Distinguished Engineer Award" by the Institution of Engineers Pakistan (IEP) in recognition of his exceptional contributions to engineering education and national development.
Moot Urges National Action on Youth Mental Health and Substance Abuse. They were speaking at a seminar centered on the theme “Youth Mental Health and Substance Dependence,” held on Thursday at Dr. A. M. Shaikh Auditorium, Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, which was organized by the Legal Rights Forum in collaboration with the Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sindh. Participants called for urgent policy reform, inter-agency cooperation, and expanded mental health support services in universities to protect the well-being of Pakistan’s young generation.
In his opening address, SAU Vice Chancellor Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal highlighted that inefficient water distribution, reduced river flows, unregulated chemical use, and a decline in soil’s natural fertility have left even the most productive regions of Sindh exhausted. Dr. Mazharuddin Keerio, Director General of Agriculture Research Sindh, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that lack of attention to climate impacts and soil health has led to a steep decline in soil productivity. He called for the promotion of advanced cropping technologies, enhancement of organic matter, and adoption of soil improvement measures. Soil scientist and former DG Agriculture Research, Prof. Dr. Qazi Suleman Memon, noted the absence of comprehensive data on soil fertility and salinity levels across the province.
In a significant move to advance international scientific cooperation, Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, and the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnologies (IMBB) operating under the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish long-term collaboration in agricultural research and biotechnology. The signing ceremony, held at the University’s Senate Hall, and was formally signed by Engr. Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal, Vice Chancellor of SAU, and Prof. Dr. Irada Huseynova, Director General of IMBB. National and international experts expressed that the climate change, water scarcity, and the lack of sustainable pest management pose serious threats to agriculture across Pakistan, including the province of Sindh. These concerns were echoed during the 2nd International Conference on Plant Protection Sciences (ICPPS-2025), held at Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam. The two-day event concluded with a strong call to promote research on eco-friendly biocontrol agents, nanoparticles, and botanical extracts to address the pressing agricultural challenges faced by the country. A large number of students, experts, and farmers also took part in the sessions and exhibitions. At the conclusion of the conference, shields and awards were presented to the experts, speakers, and participants in recognition of their contributions. Eminent national and international experts have raised serious concerns over the growing challenges of water scarcity, rising soil salinity, climate change, and declining organic matter, warning that these factors pose a significant threat to Pakistan’s agricultural sustainability and food security. These concerns were voiced during the inaugural session of the First International Soil Science Conference, organized by Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tando Jam, in collaboration with the Sindh Higher Education Commission. Held under the theme “Soil – Our Silent Lifeline for a Prosperous Future,” the two-day event brought together soil scientists, researchers, and agricultural policy experts from different countries.
A graceful ceremony was held in the University Senate Hall, where Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal formally distributed promotion orders to Six of the professors, while receiving his own order from senior professor Dr. Inayatullah Rajper. The professors promoted to Grade-22 as Meritorious Professors include Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal, Dr. Inayatullah Rajper, Dr. Jan Mohammad Mari, Dr. Aijaz Ali Khuhro, Dr. Syed Ghiyasuddin Shah, Dr. Aijaz Hussain Soomro, and Dr. Abdul Mubeen Lodhi.
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