LAHORE, November 15, 2026: Vice Chancellor of Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman, has called for greater integration of agricultural technology, research and entrepreneurship to improve food security and promote sustainable farming in Pakistan.
Addressing a panel discussion on “Agriculture, Food Security and AgriTech” at the Honhaar PINTECH Expo 2026, organised by the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) in Lahore, he stressed the importance of adopting modern agricultural technologies to address emerging challenges.
Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman said technological advancements, digital solutions and data-driven decision-making were transforming agriculture worldwide, making it essential for Pakistan to accelerate innovation in the sector.
He emphasised that modern farming technologies could help increase productivity, optimise natural resource utilisation and strengthen the resilience of agricultural systems.
The vice chancellor also highlighted the responsibility of higher education institutions to develop a skilled workforce equipped with technological expertise, research capabilities and entrepreneurial skills.
He said stronger collaboration between universities and industry could help translate innovative research into practical agricultural solutions.
The panel discussion brought together students, universities, industry representatives and innovators to exchange ideas, explore opportunities and promote entrepreneurship.
The session also highlighted the importance of empowering young talent and strengthening academia-industry linkages to support Punjab’s technology-driven development.