Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS AAUR) organized a farewell dinner in honour of its retired faculty members, administrative staff and other employees in Rawalpindi.
Chairperson Punjab Higher Education Commission Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan (HI, SI) attended the ceremony as chief guest, while Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar uz-Zaman welcomed him. The event was also attended by the Registrar, deans, directors, heads of departments, faculty members, administrative officers and staff.
The retirees included former Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Saif Ullah Khan, former Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture Prof. Dr. Tariq Mukhtar, along with other faculty members and university employees who served the institution with distinction.
Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan congratulated the retired employees on completing their professional careers and paid tribute to their dedication and services to PMAS AAUR. He said that every employee plays an important role in building an institution’s reputation and progress, regardless of designation.
He added that retirement should not be seen as the end of a professional journey, especially in higher education, and said that universities should engage retired professors, researchers and experienced administrative professionals in mentoring, research, academic planning and institutional development.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar uz-Zaman said the retired employees remain an integral part of the PMAS AAUR family and will always be regarded among the university’s valuable assets. He said the university’s achievements have been built on the efforts and professionalism of its faculty and staff over the years.
He added that such farewell ceremonies are a humble expression of gratitude and appreciation for the services of retiring employees and reflect the university’s respect for their loyalty, hard work and commitment.
Retired professors, officers and employees shared memories of their service and thanked the university administration for arranging the farewell dinner. At the end of the ceremony, commemorative shields were presented to the retiring faculty members, administrative staff and employees.
