Lahore: The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore, Prof Dr Muhammad Younus, was awarded the Academic Excellence Award 2025 by the Governor of Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan. The ceremony, organized by the Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP), took place at the Governor House in Lahore.
The APSUP recognized Prof Dr Muhammad Younus for his contributions to academia and leadership in higher education. The award is seen as a significant milestone in UVAS’s pursuit of academic excellence. Congratulatory messages poured in from stakeholders in the livestock, poultry, dairy, meat, and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as from faculty, staff, and students.
Under Prof Dr Muhammad Younus’s leadership, UVAS has taken several initiatives to enhance the quality of education and applied research. The university has gained national and international recognition as a professional institution. His efforts have elevated UVAS’s reputation, attracting students from across Pakistan and beyond.