BAHAWALPUR: Vice Chancellor Islamia University of Bahawalpur Prof Dr Athar Mahboob met with Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training and Federal Minister for National History and Heritage Shafqat Mahmood at his office in Islamabad.

The Vice Chancellor briefed the Federal Minister about increase in students enrollments, faculties and teaching departments and the academic, research and development activities. He also briefed about the university participation and achievements in national and international rankings.

He thanked the federal government for providing special development package and a record number of scholarships under Ehsaas Scholarships Program for the Islamia University of Bahawalpur.

On this occasion, the Minister said that the Government of Pakistan is providing huge support to the higher educational institutions to provide quality education. He said that the government has allocated a record amount in the current budget for the development of the higher education sector.

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur is a historical university and its achievements in the field of research and development are a good sign for the socio-economic development of the region.

On this occasion, establishment of Cholistan Heritage Museum, Art Gallery and Academic Block at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur was also discussed. He said that the construction of this Culture and Heritage Research Center and Museum would be of immense help in promoting research on the history and cultural heritage of South Punjab and in preserving it.

The Minister appreciated the proposal which will revive Cholistani Cultural Heritage and assured his full support for this project at every forum.