RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has granted four-year Level-II accreditation to the Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi under the Washington Accord framework.

It has acknowledged the university’s commitment to academic excellence, quality engineering education and compliance with international standards.

Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Qamaruz Zaman congratulated the faculty, staff and students on the achievement, acknowledging their dedication and collective efforts to strengthen the quality of engineering education.

In another development, PEC has also approved an increase in student intake from 40 to 50, expanding opportunities for aspiring agricultural engineers while maintaining a strong focus on academic quality and professional competence.

Published in Dawn, October 27th, 2026