TOBA TEK SINGH: The Bailie Vocational College, China, and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad have launched Sino-Pak dual diploma programme in modern agriculture technology in collaboration with the Tang International Education Group.
Under this initiative, students will spend two years at the UAF and third year in China.
A launch ceremony was held here on Monday in the presence of UAF VC Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Bailie College President Peng Dongjun, Tang President Ma Xiaoyan, CEO of Zalmi Foundation Cedric Aimal Edvin and Principal of Community College Dr Anjum Zia.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Iqrar said the programme would help students in learning from the Chinese experiences.
He said it was a market-driven programme based on agricultural technology and business. He said students were needed to learn Chinese language for third year to study in China.
Dr Anjum Zia said that 40 students were enrolled in the first batch of the dual diploma programme. He said the UAF was taking all possible measures for skill development.
Published in Dawn, November 22nd, 2022