Lahore, The Pakistan Academy of Sciences has awarded the PAS Gold Medal-2023 to Professor Dr. Muhammad Ijaz from the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore, in recognition of his outstanding research contributions in agricultural sciences, veterinary sciences, and forestry.

According to University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, the prestigious award was presented by Dr. Khalid Mahmood Khan, President of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, at a ceremony in Islamabad. The PAS Gold Medal is a national accolade given annually to only one scientist within a specified category, selected from researchers across all universities in Pakistan. Prof Dr. Muhammad Ijaz, a renowned figure from the UVAS Department of Veterinary Medicine, earned this distinction among all competing universities nationwide.

UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. Nasim Ahmed extended his congratulations to Prof Dr. Ijaz, applauding his significant efforts and contributions to the fields of agricultural sciences, veterinary sciences, and forestry. This achievement not only highlights Prof Dr. Ijaz’s individual excellence but also underscores the broader research prowess of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in contributing to these vital scientific areas.