21/08/2026
The University of Agriculture Swat gets approve its Budget of Rs 501 million for FY 2026-27
PESHAWAR, August 19, 2026, the Senate of the University of Agriculture Swat, in its 5th meeting approved budget exceeding Rs 501 million for the financial year 2026–27. The meeting was conducted in the committee room of the Agriculture Department, Civil Secretariat, Peshawar. The prestigious session was chaired by the Hon’ble Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Agriculture and Pro-Chancellor, The University of Agriculture Swat, Mian Muhammad Umar Kakakhel.
The session was attended by Mr. Sultan-e-Rome Khan member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA), Prof. Dr. Dawood Jan Vice Chancellor, the University of Agriculture Swat, Dr. Muhammad Bakhtiar Khan Secretary Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi (DG Finance, HEC), Justice ( R ) Muhammad Iqbal Khan (attended on line), Prof. Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Swati (Advisor, Prime University, Peshawar), Prof. Dr. Rashid Ahmad Khan (University of Malakand), Dr. Naila Chand (Department of Poultry Science ,The University of Agriculture Peshawar), Mr. Ehsanullah Khan ( SRSP, Swat), Mr. Bacha Said (Chief Executive, Islamabad Consulting Pvt. Ltd.), Muhammad Farooq Additional Secretary HED, Muhammad Tariq Deputy Secretary Establishment Department, Nadia Nawaz Deputy Secretary Finance Department, Mr. Akbar Khan (Advisor, Establishment and Finance), Dr. Ibrarul Haq (Deputy Registrar, UoAS), Dr. Mian Ahmad Raza (Assistant Professor, UoAS), Dr Irfanullah (Assistant Prof UoAS), Mr. Muhammad Ali ( Deputy Treasurer, UoAS), Mr. Naseer Ahmad (PD, PMU), Sabahat Ghaznavi (Deputy Director IT) and Mr. Iftekhar Aziz Lecturer UoAS.
After detailed deliberations, the Senate approved the Budget Estimates of over Rs 501 million for FY 2026–27 along-with Revised Budget for FY 2025–26 as well as actual for FY 2024-25. The forum also considered and approved the third-party audit report and reviewed the Annual Report for 2024–25 highlighting academic and research accomplishments.
Mian Muhammad Umar Kakakhel emphasized that the University of Agriculture Swat plays an indispensable role in promoting mountain agriculture. He noted that the mountainous terrains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa hold massive potential that can be unlocked using modern scientific farming, advanced research, and tailored technologies. He urged the institution to prioritize local agricultural needs, providing mountain farmers with climate-resilient crops, improved seed varieties, and modern techniques to maximize regional productivity and enhance local incomes.
During the briefings, the Advisor highly appreciated the university's implementation of five distinct endowment funds and lauded the unique scholarship model and inclusive scholarship initiatives aimed at supporting student growth.
Following the comprehensive presentation, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Dawood Jan extended his gratitude to the Advisor, the Secretary of Agriculture, and all Senate participants for their continued guidance.
To commemorate the successful session, honorary shields were presented to the Advisor and all attending Senate members. The day’s proceedings concluded with a formal vote of thanks and a collective group photograph.