The University of Agriculture Faisalabad(UAF) in collaboration with the Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Center (PASTIC) held a one-day exhibition on +IBw-Science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and Information Technology+IB0- exhibition.

As many as 50 educational institutions from four corners of the province took part in which students presented their innovative ideas. They presented 120 projects at the expo.

The expo was inaugurated by Punjab Excise and Taxation Minister Hafiz Mumtaz Ahmad, UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ashraf and Faisalabad of Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Muhammad Sikander Azam.

UAF Director Research Dr Zahir Ahmad Zahir, PASTIC Director General Dr Muhammad Akram Shiekh, UAF Dean Social Sciences Dr Mahmood A Randhawa, Dean Food Sciences Dr Masood Sadiq Butt, UAF Principal Officer Estate Management Dr Qamar Bilal, Dr Abdul Rasheed, Dr Naveed, Dr Waseem Ahmad, Dr Khurram Zia, Farooq Hassan and others were also present on the occasion. Hafiz Mumtaz Ahmad said that the government was committed to promote education and address the issues of the common man. He said that such platform was essential to sharpen God-given skills of the students and provide them an opportunity to think out of box and exhibit their skills. He said that numerous initiatives were being taken on the part of government that will open up new avenue of progress for the country. He said that we have to work on polishing our innovative ideas to redress the grievances of farming community, general public, and industry.

Dr Muhammad Ashraf said that the country was blessed with talented youth who come up with innovative ideas. He said the provision of such proper platform will help the youth refurbish their skills that will contribute in the prosperity of the country.