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UAF PhD CLUB SWELLS TO 1163 On the recommendations of the external examiners and after fulfilling all the requirements Muhammad Nasir Subhani S/o Bashir Ahmad, Reg. No. 89-ag-993, Dept. of Plant Pathology, Azhar Aslam S/o Muhammad Aslam, Reg. No. 90-ag-692, Institute of Microbiology, Muhammad Baqir Hussain S/o Mukhtar Hussain Mujahid, Reg. No. 2003-ag-1518, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Shahid Ali S/o Bashir Ahmed, Reg. No. 2002-ag-470, Institute of Microbiology, Faiza Amin D/o Mirza Muhammad Amin, Reg. No. 2004-ag-125, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Abdul Khaliq S/o Ch. Nazir Ahmad, Reg. No. 77-ag-85, Department of Irrigation and Drainage, Behzad Murtza S/o Ghulam Murtza, Reg. No. 2004-ag-1394, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Hafeez ur Rehman S/o Abdul Rehman, Reg. No. 2001-ag-1018, Department of Agronomy, Rana Nauman Shabbir S/o Rana Shabbir Ahmad, Reg. No. 2007-ag-11 Department of Agronomy, Shahid

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Iqbal S/o Malik Allah Ditta, Reg. No. 2000-ag-1262, Department of Entomology, Shahid Javed Khan S/o Barkat Ali, Reg. No. 75-ag-161, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Sumaira Ikram D/o Ikram ul Haq, Reg. No. 2001-ag-1622, Abida Aziz D/o Haji Abdul Aziz, Reg. No. 2002-ag-1392, Department of Botany, Ghulam Haider S/o Allah Wasaya, Reg. No. 2006-ag-85, Department of Agronomy, Gulzar Akhtar S/o Akhtar Hussain, Reg. No. 2003-ag-1849, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, Mazhar Abbas S/o Ghulam Rasool, Reg. No. 2004-ag-237, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have passed the final examination for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (2013). The Vice Chancellor is pleased to sanction their admission to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The titles of their PhD research were “Studies on biochemical basis of resistance against late blight of potato and its management, through fungicides, bio-fungicides and plant extracts”, “Evaluation of antiviral effect of epigallocatechin gallate, epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate and green tea extract against fowl adenovirus-4”, “Rhizobium inoculation for inducing drought tolerance in wheat”, “Cell culture adaptation and attenuation of indigenous isolate of IBH-HPS virus and its evaluation as lyophilized vaccine against challenge in broiler chicken”, “Improvement of activity and thermostability characteristics of fungal pectinases”, “Modeling the effects of groundwater pumping on waterable of a Faisalabad water supply scheme”, “Nitrogen use-efficiency in rice-wheat cropping system in different types of salt-affected soils receiving gypsum”, “N-Zn dynamics under different rice production systems”, “Nutrient management strategies for alleviation of drought stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)”, “Designing Bio-intensive integrated pest management module for the control of cabbage butterfly (Pieris brassicae (L.) Pyridae: Lepidoptera)”,” Studies on histology and microbiology of teat and streak canal and therapeutic efficacy of partial vs full insertion of antibiotic syringe cannula in buffaloes and cows”, “Effect of exogenously applied thiourea on growth, biochemical and physiological changes in barley (Hordium vulgare) under cadmium stress”, “Physiological responses of field grown lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) to seasonal changes”, “Improving nitrogen use efficiency in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) through Allelopathic mulches”, “Morpho-genetic variation analysis and in vitro propagation of Rosa centifolia”, “In vitro and in vivo toxicological study of selected medicinal plants”. Now the number of UAF PhD club has been raised to 1163. SITUATION VACANT 1. Applications are invited form the eligible candidates

having B.Sc./M.Sc. in the relevant field with at least CGPA 3.00 for appointment as Assistant Executive Engineer (Lab. Engineer) BPS-17 in the Departments of (1) Farm Machinery & Power (2) Structures and Environmental Engineering (3) Food Engineering (4) Irrigation & Drainage and (5) Energy Systems Engineering. Application form can be downloaded from the university website www.uaf.edu.pk. Last date for receipt of applications in the office of Dean, Faculty of Agri. Engineering & Technology is after one week of the publication of this notice. Further information can be obtained from the said office/website www.uaf.edu.pk and phone. No. 041-9200194.

2. Applications are invited for one post of a Student Fellowship @ Rs. 15,000/- per month plus tuition fee/dues available in the HEC funded project entitled “Improving salt tolerance in wheat through multi-strain bacterial consortium”. Applicant should be student of M.Sc. (Hons) Soil Science/Environmental Science preferable having experience related to Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry. The applications should reach the office of the Dr. Sajid Mahmood Nadeem, PI, Sub-Camus UAF, Burewala, Vehari or the office of Prof. Dr. Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, within 7 days after the publication of this notice.

3. Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate under research project No. PSF/NSLP/P-AU (167) sponsored by Pakistan Science Foundation, Islamabad in the Department of Poultry Science, UAF. The candidates are required to possess M.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in the field of Information and Communication Technology/Computer Science/Bio-Informatics with at least two first divisions (one in M.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons)) and no third division in the academic career. Experience of post M.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons) research in the relevant field will be given preference. The selected candidates will be paid Rs. 12000/- pm fixed but if she/he is enrolled in M.Phil and PhD program, she/he will be paid Rs. 15000/- and Rs. 18000/- pm, fixed respectively. However, she/he will be required to sign a bond for entire duration of the project. The applications may be submitted on plain paper and should be accompanied by attested copies of certificate/testimonials/CNIC/Domicile and a latest photograph. Applications should be submitted to Mr. Shahid-ur-Rehman, PI Department of Poultry Science, UAF within 7 days after the publication of this notice.

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4. Applications are invited from Pakistani nationals who are not married to a foreign national, for the post of Research Associate in an International FICP funded research project titled “Studying plant defence responses in oilseed rape (Brassica napus) for sustainable pest management” being run by Dr. Jam Nazeer Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, UAF, Pakistan, on the prescribed format obtainable free of cost on any working day during office hours from the office of the Registrar (Personnel Section) or from the university website i.e., www.uaf.edu.pk. Details are as under: One Research Associate and one PhD research fellow on temporary basis each at consolidated pay Rs. 25,000/- per month. (Qualification: M.Sc. (Hons) /M.Phil in Entomology/Agri.Entomology with minimum CGPA-3.00) and he/she must be enrolled in PhD program in Entomology/Agri. Entomology. One M.Sc. research fellow at consolidated pay Rs. 15,000/- per month (Qualification:- B.Sc. (Hons) in Entomology/Agri. Entomology with minimum CGPA-3.00). Preference will be given to candidates having research interest/experience in the insect Molecular Biology/Biotechnology with special focus on Molecular Insect-Plant Interaction regarding Genes Expression Regulation. Two copies of application are required along with attested copies of the certificates. Incomplete application or those received after the due date will not be entertained. Applications along with relevant documents should reach in the office of the PI, Dr. Jam Nazeer Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, UAF, Pakistan, in office hours within 7 days after the publication of this notice. Persons already employed in any government or other organizations should submit their applications through proper channel, advance copies may however be sent to save time.

PhD THESIS/SYNOPSIS DEFENSE 1. Due to non-availability of committee member as well as on 27-09-2014, now the new date for the

thesis defense entitled “Biochemical and Nutraceutical Analysis of Wild and Commercial Mushrooms” of Miss Sumaira Sharif, Regd. No. 2002-ag-727, student of PhD Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry will be 30-09-2014 at 02:30 pm in video conference room. All interested are invited to attend.

2. Mr. Azhar Hussain, Regd. No. 2010-ag-531, PhD student of the Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences has successfully re-defended his synopsis in a seminar at the University level on 19-09-2014 at 10:00 am in the Library of the Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences. The title of his synopsis is “Efficacy of Bio-activated Zn for improving yield and quality of maize”.

AUCTION NOTICE Crop Produce Charri Fodder 10-kanal at Rajawala Farm Sq. No. 69 and Bajra fodder 60-kanal in Sq. No. 21 at Proka-I farm will be sold by open auction at 29-09-2014 for both sites at 11:00 am & 11:30 am respectively. The persons who are interested may come and bid. One third of the total price will be recovered on the spot, and the remaining amount will be received after the approval of competent authority. TENDER NOTICE 1. The sealed percentage rate/item rate tenders/quotation are hereby invited/from the approved contractors

who have deposit of revised enlistment/renewal fee for the F/Y 2014-15, of UAF up to 3 days after the publication of this notice in the Campus News for the following works the time of opening of tender will be at 11:00 am. The detail of works may be seen in the office of the Executive Engineer or any working day during office hours:-

Name of Work Estimated Amount (Rs. In Million)

Bid Security Time Limit Tender Fee (in Rs.)

Repair and Replacement of Electric work for Lab. Higher Section School (Boys) at UAF.

Rs. 90,300/- Rs. 2% of Tender Cost

2-week 500/-

The tender will be opened in the office of Executive Engineer in the presence of the contractors or their authorized agents who may care to be present. The executive Engineer of the University reserved the right to accept or reject any or all the tender without assigning any reason. The successful contractors will be required to carry out the works according to PWD specification entire satisfaction of the Engineer In-charge and within the specified limit, failing which a penalty of 5% will be charged from the bills. The earnest money 2% of bid value must accompany with the quotation otherwise the quotation will not be accepted. 2. The sealed Tenders are invited from Pakistan Engineering counsel (PEC) registered firms on the item

rate/percentage basis for building works at University of Agriculture Faisalabad mentioned under. The date for receiving and opening the tenders is September 27, 2014 at 11:00 and 11:30 am respectively.

Name of Work Estimated Amount (Rs.)

Bid Security @ 2% of estimated cost

(Rs.)

Time Limit

Repair and renovation work to H # 09, Lalazar Colony, UAF

1,00,000/- 2000/- 2 weeks

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Repair and renovation work to H # 17, Bilal Colony, UAF

82,800/- 1656/- 2 weeks

Repair and replacement of electric wiring and BDB in Arnic Hall, PARS, UAF

97,300/- 1946/- 1 week

Installation of flood lights and earthing of transformer in Iqbal and Qasim Hall, PARS, UAF

99,940/- 1999/- 1 week

Installation of Red Lights in Arnic Hall, Ardgon Hall and Khalid Hall, PARS, UAF

93,476/- 1870/- 1 week

Repair of electric work in audio video conference room No. 1, UAF

61,770/- 1235/- 1 week

The tender will be opened in the office of Executive Engineer engineering Construction Department (maintenance) UAF during office hours upto 26-09-2014 on deposit of requisite tender fee into the account # 270-5/NBP , UAF Branch. Please attaché CDR & fee mentioned above (non-refundable) in favor of Executive Engineer for cities other than Faisalabad by adding Rs. 200/- in actual tender fee amount. The firm/contractor who is not enlisted with the UAF will deposit an amount of Rs. 10,000/- for C-6 and Rs. 30,000/- for C-5 and above category in the University account # 270-5/NBP UAF Branch. Tender rates and amount should be filled in figures as well as in words and tenders should be signed as per general director in the tender documents. No telephonic tender or post will be entertained. Conditional tender or tender without bid security @ 2% of the estimated cost in shape of deposit at call of any scheduled bank and attested copies of registered partnership and power of attorney in case of firm will not be entertained. The Executive Engineer reserve the rights to reject all tenders at any time prior to acceptance. The concerned contractor shall be communicated the ground of its rejection but it is not required to justify the ground of rejection.