LAHORE: (Friday, February 13, 2026): Punjab University, Lahore and the University of Agriculture Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen academic cooperation, research collaboration and institutional linkages between the two public sector universities. The MoU signing ceremony was held at the PU VC’s Office here on Friday. On this occasion, PU VC Prof Dr Muhammad Ali, UoAS VC Prof Dr Dawood Jan, PU Pro-VC Prof DR Khalid Mahmood, Director External Linkages Prof Dr Yaamina Salman and others were present. Under the agreement, both institutions will collaborate in the areas of joint research projects, faculty and student exchange programs, academic publications, curriculum development, and organization of joint conferences, seminars and workshops. Both institutions will also research work in the field of agriculture, climate change, environmental sustainability, food security, rural development, and related interdisciplinary areas. Speaking on the occasion, the PU VC Dr Muhammad Ali said that inter-university collaboration is vital for addressing contemporary academic and societal challenges. He emphasized that such partnerships would help promote research culture, enhance academic standards and create opportunities for students and faculty members to benefit from shared experiences and expertise. UoAS VC Dr Dawood Jan appreciated the academic stature and research contributions of PU and expressed hope that the collaboration would open new avenues of cooperation in emerging disciplines. The signing of this MoU reflects the commitment of both universities to fostering academic excellence, national integration and knowledge sharing across provinces.