HATTIAN BALA (Kashmir English): Vice Chancellor University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK), Prof. Dr. Nadeem Haider Bukhari has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to providing all possible resources to strengthen the campus and elevate it as a model center of learning within the university.
He paid a special visit to the Jhelum Valley Campus on Thursday.
Upon his arrival, the Vice Chancellor — accompanied by Registrar Prof. Dr. Saadat Hanif Dar, Dean Faculty of Sciences Prof. Dr. Muhammad Raffique, Controller of Examinations Prof. Dr. Wajid Aziz Lone, Director Finance Prof. Dr. Khawaja Basharat, Director Students Affairs Dr. Sharjil Saeed, and Director Works Azhar Ali — gave a warm welcome.
The reception was marked with vibrant gestures, including students showering rose petals in a display of respect and gratitude.
A comprehensive presentation was delivered by Dr. Imtiaz Awan, providing a detailed overview of the campus current situation, challenges, and future vision.
The presentation covered key areas such as faculty strength, student enrolment, infrastructure development, laboratory and library resources, transport facilities, equipment needs, and budgetary constraints.
In his keynote address, Prof. Dr. Nadeem Haider Bukhari expressed his satisfaction over the campus steady progress and lauded the efforts of the faculty and administration in building a strong academic culture.
He assured the audience that all-out support would be extended to the JV Campus, including enhanced infrastructure, transport, and academic equipment.
“You should feel proud of being students of a premier institution that commands a strong regional and national standing,” Dr. Bukhari told the students.
“UAJK is home to passionate student body”
“UAJK is home to a talented and passionate student body, a highly qualified faculty, and a truly conducive learning environment.”
He acknowledged the issues faced by the Jhelum Valley Campus and assured that concrete steps are being taken on a priority basis to address them.
He also informed the students about the establishment of complaint cells across all UAJK campuses, where students can directly write to the Vice Chancellor in case of any grievances.
“This campus is close to my heart,” he said, “and it will never be taken for granted.”
Earlier, in his welcome address, Director JV Campus Dr. Imtiaz Awan thanked the Vice Chancellor and principal officers for their visit and unwavering support.
He highlighted the strategic importance of the campus and reiterated that it had always received strong backing from successive university administrations.
Dr. Awan emphasized the campus’s commitment to academic excellence, stating, “We regularly organize events and invite experts, industrialists, and thinkers to broaden our students’ horizons and connect them with practical knowledge.”
He also appreciated the organizing committee, faculty, and students for hosting the event successfully and expressed optimism about transforming JV Campus into a model institution within UAJK.
