SALU Khairpur Faculty Submit 50 Research Proposals, Win Two Gold Medals.
SALU Khairpur Faculty Submit 50 Research Proposals, Win Two Gold Medals
Monthly Research Review Meeting Highlights Progress in Research Grants, International Collaborations and Academic Excellence
Press Release
KHAIRPUR, November 12, 2026:
Faculty members of Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, have demonstrated encouraging progress in research and academic excellence during three months, submitting 50 research proposals under the Sindh Higher Education Commission’s SRSP and LSP programmes, alongside pursuing additional research initiatives with the Federal Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Science Foundation, British Academy and other national and international funding agencies. The university also celebrated two prestigious gold medal achievements, bringing recognition to its academic in Genetics and sporting excellence.
These achievements and research developments were highlighted during the fourth consecutive monthly Research Review Meeting, chaired by Vice Chancellor Meritorious Professor Dr. Yousuf Khushk. The university has been holding these meetings regularly for the past three months, with the latest meeting marking the fourth month of this initiative aimed at monitoring research progress, encouraging competitive grant applications and strengthening international academic collaborations.
The meeting brought together foreign-qualified PhD faculty members ,and research project awardees who presented detailed progress reports on research proposals, conferences, publications, international MoUs and research journals.
According to the consolidated progress presented at the meeting, 40 research proposals were submitted under Sindh HEC’s SRSP and 10 under its LSP programme. Faculty members also reported individual submissions and initiatives involving HEC, Sindh HEC, Pakistan Science Foundation, NRPU, British Academy and other funding organizations. Proposals for four academic conferences, six MoUs in the pipeline and a new research journal expected to be launched in January were also discussed.
Addressing the participants, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Yousuf Khushk appreciated the commitment and proactive efforts of faculty members in pursuing competitive research grants, publishing in reputable journals and developing international academic linkages.
He emphasized that research should not remain confined to academic publications but must contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the region. He assured the faculty of the university administration’s continued support in promoting research, innovation and international collaboration.
Dr. Khushk particularly emphasized strengthening existing research journals and encouraging the establishment of additional quality research journals at SALU to expand publication opportunities, promote interdisciplinary research and enhance the university’s national and international academic standing.
He further observed that student–teacher interaction, participation in conferences and exposure to national and international academic platforms strengthen the university’s positive image and create opportunities for regional development.
During individual presentations, Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Wahid Bux Jatoi reported submitting a research project to the Science Foundation. Professor Dr. Mushtaque Ali Jakhrani reported proposals for four research projects and one conference to HEC/SHEC, while Professor Dr. Agha Nadia shared progress on two research projects with the British Academy.
Professor Dr. Riaz Ahmed Shaikh reported proposals for two projects to SHEC and NRPU and one conference. Dr. Sham Lal submitted proposals for two projects, while Dr. Zahid Sahito reported one project submitted to SHEC and progress on a reserach journal.
Dr. Muneer Qazi reported three research project submissions and shared progress on a research journal expected to be launched in January. Dr. Irfan Phulpoto reported three project submissions and progress on a major academic MoU with China at the dean level.
Dr. Javed Ahmed Ujjan shared progress on two research projects and one conference, while Dr. Zaib un Nisa reported proposals for two wildlife research projects. Dr. Shahid Jakhrani reported four research project submissions to SHEC, HEC and the Science Foundation.
Regarding international academic linkages, Dr. Bhajan Lal briefed the meeting on progress towards four international MoUs and one local institutional collaboration.
The meeting also celebrated two prestigious gold medal achievements. Dr. Javed Ahmed Ujjan of the Department of Zoology received the Dr. S.A. Shami Gold Medal in Genetics from the Applied Zoological Society of Pakistan (AZSP) at the 9th International Conference on Applied Zoology, held at Government College University, Faisalabad. Meanwhile, Sports Coach Ali Nawaz Pehlwan Maitlo secured a gold medal in his weight category at the All-Pakistan Malh (Wrestling) Competition held during the Ranoti Kacha Festival in Ghotki on October 22, 2026. The medal was presented by Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, while Sindh Police also honoured him with a medal. The Vice Chancellor , congratulated both achievers on bringing distinction to SALU.
Participants appreciated the Vice Chancellor’s continued support and described the monthly review meetings as an effective platform for monitoring research progress, encouraging collaboration and strengthening institutional research performance.
The meeting was attended by foreign-qualified PhD faculty members and university officials, including PVC Professor Dr. Wahid Bux Jatoi, Dean Professor Dr. Mushtaque Ali Jakhrani, Professor Dr. Agha Nadia, Professor Dr. Riaz Ahmed Shaikh, Dr. Zaib un Nisa, Dr. Javed Ahmed Ujjan, Dr. Majeeda Ruk, Dr. Irfan Phulpoto, Dr. Muneer Qazi, Dr. Zahid Sahito, Dr. Sham Lal, Dr. Bhajan Lal, Dr. Inayatullah Soomro, Dr. Sahib Oad, Dr. Zulfiqar Shaikh, Director Sports Muhammad Murad Peerzada, Waseem Kalhoro, Raza Bhutto and others.
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