RAWALPINDI: Canada’s Dalhousie University has conferred the prestigious honorary title of Professor Emeritus on Prof Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman, Vice Chancellor of Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), in recognition of his academic and research contributions.
The appointment to the highest academic honour will take effect from July 1, 2026.
According to PMAS-AAUR Spokesperson Dr Nadeem Ahmed Malik, the development is a moment of pride not only for the university but also for Pakistan. He said the honour was a global acknowledgement of Dr Zaman’s decades-long services in advanced scientific research, teaching and innovations in agricultural sciences.
Dr Malik said the conferment would help strengthen academic and research linkages between Pakistan and Canada, besides paving the way for joint scientific ventures and enhanced cooperation in higher education.
He added that such international recognition would serve as an inspiration for the country’s academic community and young researchers.
Prof Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman is internationally known for his work in agricultural mechanisation, precision agriculture and smart farming systems.
Academic and research circles in Pakistan and abroad have felicitated him, describing the honour as a testament to the credibility and international standing of Pakistani scientists.
