17/02/2026
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younas Javed, Vice Chancellor, AJ&KUoB, distributed laptops among 21 awardees under Phase IV of the Prime Minister Youth Laptop Scheme during a ceremony held today at the Main Campus of the University.
The event was organized to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and academic excellence of the selected students who earned this distinction through their outstanding performance.
Dr. Abid Hussain, Registrar/Acting Dean, AJ&KUoB, Dr. Saim Hashmir, Chairman, Department of Economics, Dr. Khadim Hussain, Director Students' Affairs, Dr. Abdul Haseeb, Coordinator, Department of Animal Sciences, Dr. Tanveer Ahmed, Coordinator Department of Veterinary Sciences, Dr. Farooq Ahmed, Coordinator, Department of English, Dr. Muhammad Ijaz Super Focal Person PM Laptop Scheme AJ&KUoB, Dr. Tanveer Hussain, Assistant Professor/Director Planning and Development, also graced the ceremony with their presence.
The ceremony started with the recitation from the Holy Quran by Mr. Abdullah Amjad, Department of Veterinary Science. Which was followed by a beautiful recitation of Naat by Ms.Nosheen Nawaz, Department of English. This event was gracefully moderated by Dr. Muhammad Ijaz, who ensured the smooth conduct of the ceremony.
As the Chief Guest, the Worthy Vice Chancellor distributed laptops among the 21 awardees belonging to the Departments of Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Botany, English, and Economics. The awardees included:-
Mr. Muhammad Haseeb (Animal Sciences)
Mr. Hamid Ali (Animal Sciences)
Mr. Anique Nayer Khan (DVM)
Mr. Abdullah Amjad (DVM)
Ms. Isra Noor Zaman (DVM)
Mr. Saad-ul-Islam (DVM)
Ms. Tajallah Ashraf (Botany)
Ms. Umm-e-Aimen (Botany)
Ms. Alia Kanwal (English)
Ms. Adeela Kanwal (English)
Ms. Hafsa Batool (English)
Ms. Faria Inzal (English)
Ms. Mehreen Saleem (English)
Ms. Azka-tul-Fajar (English)
Ms. Areeba Gilani (English)
Ms. Moneeba Rehman (English)
Ms. Tayyaba Nazir (English)
Ms. Nosheen Nawaz (English)
Ms. Raghesa Hasan Munir (Economics)
Mr. Muhammad Habib Ullah (Economics)
Ms. Sehrish Fatima (Economics)
After distribution, addressing the gathering, comprising faculty members, administrative staff, and students. The Vice Chancellor extended heartfelt congratulations to the awardees and commended their remarkable achievement. He encouraged them to remain steadfast in their pursuit of knowledge and excellence.
In his inspiring address, he shared his personal journey, reflecting on the hardships of his early school days and his professional accomplishments, including being a founder of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and serving as Vice Chancellor of various universities in AJ&K. He emphasized that success is the result of perseverance, discipline, and effective time management. He advised the students to utilize the laptops as productive tools for research, learning, and skill development, rather than for unproductive activities. He particularly stressed the importance of valuing time, stating that time, once lost, cannot be regained.
The ceremony concluded on a celebratory note, with appreciation for the collective efforts of the organizers and renewed commitment to promoting academic excellence at the University. The event served as a source of motivation and inspiration for all students to continue striving for higher achievements through dedication and hard work.